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Norway joins international coalition for sustainable AI

Norway is supporting a French initiative aimed at ensuring that the development and use of artificial intelligence take place in a sustainable manner. Norway has been invited to join the collaboration at the AI Action Summit in Paris.

Displaced people from Ukraine may have their residence permit for Norway extended by a further year

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today made an amendment to Norway’s Immigration Regulations allowing Ukrainians, who have had temporary collective protection for three years, to be granted continued residence in Norway for a further year.

Cabinet minister Karianne Tung attends summit on artificial intelligence in Paris

Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Tung has been invited to attend the AI Action Summit in Paris on 10 and 11 February which will be hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. US Vice President J. D. Vance, President of the

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Jakob Schram is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Finance, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Joakim Sevrin Tranvåg Øren as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Astri Aas-Hansen.

The Norwegian way: Why Oslo talks with everyone and still believes in multilateralism

Norway still champions the UN, international law—and dialogue with adversaries. Communicating with all actors is in Norway’s and the West’s interests, writes the country’s deputy foreign minister, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik.

By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik First published in The European Council on Foreign Relations

Political priorities of the Labour Party Government

Norway will contribute to energy security in Europe by continuing to be a reliable and stable supplier of oil and gas. We will build on the expertise found in our oil and gas industry to develop new technology and new solutions for a sustainable

German-Norwegian Health Partnership

The German Federal Ministry of Health and the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services (hereinafter «The Sides») wish to enter a strategic partnership to enhance their close collaboration in the field of health, marked by a shared belief in

Action plan to combat harassment and discrimination of the Sami 2025-2030

The Norwegian government’s aim is to create an inclusive and diverse society that is safe and welcoming for all. We are now presenting the first national action plan to combat harassment and discrimination of the Sami, with 32 measures aimed at

Norway’s first Biennial Transparency Report under the Paris Agreement

Original submission in December 2024 and resubmitted in February 2025

Norway submitted its first report under the Paris Agreement at the end of 2024. The report describes, among other things, how Norway is following up on its goal under the Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 percent by

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

Changes among the political advisers

After the changes in the Government today, Ms. Trine Bilet (Lab.) is appointed political adviser to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Lene Vågslid (Lab.).

Changes in the Government

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

Norway responds to negative developments in Georgia

Like many other countries, Norway has reacted to recent negative developments in Georgia in several ways. An EU decision to suspend the visa free regime for official passport holders will be followed up by parallel steps by Norway.

Opening speech by the Prime Minister at the Oslo Security Conference

'We are for the first time preparing a Norwegian National Security Strategy', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo University Aula

New steps to reduce electricity bills and maintain control over national energy resources

The Norwegian Government has proposed a set of new measures to lower the cost of consumer electricity bills. Under the new plan, consumers will be able to choose between subscribing to the general electricity support scheme or a new fixed price of

Joint Statement Marking Four Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar

Four years on from the Military Coup in Myanmar: joint statement by Australia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

The Norwegian Social Insurance Scheme 2025

This brochure gives a general overview of the Norwegian Social Insurance Scheme in 2025.

Norway transfers USD 24.5 Million to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)

'Gaza is in ruins, and UNRWA is needed more than ever. The fact that Israeli laws, which can effectively prevent UNRWA from operating in Palestine, are coming into force is extremely dramatic. This is particularly serious at a time when all efforts

Joint statement by the Nordic Defence Ministers

Today, 30 January 2025, the Nordic Ministers of Defence met in Helsinki under the Finnish chairship of Nordic defence cooperation (NORDEFCO).