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Climate Change Act

The purpose of this Act is to promote the implementation of Norway’s climate targets as part of its process of transformation to a low-emission society by 2050.

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Prop. 76 L (2017–2018) - Amendments to the Representation of the People Act (constituencies in parliamentary elections, the right to put up lists at an election, etc.)

The Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation proposed in April 2018 certain amendments to Act no. 57 of 28 June 2002 no. 57 relating to parliamentary and local government elections (the Representation of the People Act). The proposed

Meld. St. 13 (2017–2018) - The Government Pension Fund 2018

Meld. St. 13 (2017–2018) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Meld. St. 15 (2017–2018) - A full life - all your life

A Quality Reform for Older Persons

Meld. St. 14 (2017–2018) - Financial Markets Report 2018

Meld. St. 14 (2017–2018) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary

Meld. St. 19 (2017–2018) - Norwegian Exports of Defence-related Products in 2017, Export Control and International Non-proliferation Cooperation

Norway and Pakistan Sign New Climate Agreement

Norway and Pakistan have signed a new agreement for closer climate cooperation. The agreement paves the way for cutting emissions in Pakistan that can be converted into climate credits which Norway can purchase.

National Security Strategy

This is Norway’s first national security strategy. It has been drawn up against the backdrop of the most serious security situation our country has faced since the Second World War. After decades of peace, a new era has begun for Norway and for

Norway to provide NOK 1.2 billion for maritime drones for Ukraine

The Norwegian Government will provide NOK 1.2 billion under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine for the development and procurement of maritime drones for Ukraine in 2026. The funding will also include deliveries of uncrewed surface vessels

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Norway

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had a chance to see key aspects of Norway’s contribution to NATO first-hand when he visited Evenes Military Air Station and Ramsund Naval Station in North Norway on Thursday.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to visit Norway for the first time

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has invited NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to visit Evenes and Ramsund in North Norway Thursday 22 May. ‘Norway is NATO’s eyes and ears in the north. This visit will give Secretary General Mark Rutte the chance to

The Prime Minister’s statement at a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General

'Also, we are now deepening our bilateral defense cooperation with our European partners,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Brussels

Today, we need the friendship between Norway and the EU more than ever before

Check against delivery Ambassadors, Friends, Ladies and gentlemen, Let me begin by giving a heartfelt thanks to Ambassador Nicolas de la Grandville – for a wonderful speech, but more importantly, for his time as the EU’s ambassador to Norway. As a

By Minister of Health and Care Services Jan Christian Vestre Europe Day hosted by the EU's delegation to Norway at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo

Vestre's speech during the World Health Assembly

Check against delivery President, Director General Excellencies, Dear friends, This assembly is an exceptional opportunity for us, collectively, to demonstrate the importance of WHO as the leading normative and technical organization on health

By Minister of Health and Care Services Jan Christian Vestre Norway's keynote address during the World Health Assembly, held in Geneva, Switzerland

Act relating to planning and the processing of building applications (Planning and Building Act)

This is an unofficial translation of the Norwegian version of the Act and is provided for information purposes only. Legal authenticity remains with the Norwegian version as published in Norsk Lovtidend. In the event of any discrepancy, the

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Minister Eide's statement at the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) meeting in Brussels

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide statement at the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Palestine (AHLC) in Brussels on Monday, 20 April.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Norwegian Government to provide up to 3 billion USD to new fund to preserve tropical forests

For many years, Norway has been one of the largest donors of funding to protect the world’s rainforests. The Government is now proposing to allocate up to 3 billion USD to a new international fund designed to safeguard the world’s tropical forests

Statement by the Prime Minister on the launch of the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF)

'With these conditions in place, I am happy to share with you that Norway will provide up to 3 billion US dollars over 10 years,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre COP30 Summit in Belém, Brazil

Norway joins Brazil in leading innovative rainforest fund

Norway joins Brazil as co-chair for a new international fund for tropical rainforests, announced on Thursday in Washington, D.C.

Svalbard Global Seed Vault Crosses Major Milestone – 1.4 Million Seed Samples Secured

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened its doors for the second time this year, adding over 15,000 new seed samples. Its collection has now surpassed 1.4 million seed samples, each stored as a safeguard for the future of food and humanity.