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Prime Minister’s introduction at press conference on Israel’s attack on Iran

‘Last night’s actions were more comprehensive and serious than those we have previously seen in the conflict between Iran and Israel. Norway joins other countries in calling on the parties to exercise restraint in order to avoid a major war in the

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Prime Minister’s introduction at press conference on support to Ukraine

The war in Ukraine is now in its fourth day. The pictures we are seeing are deeply distressing and we are receiving reports of a brutal conflict. The Ukrainian forces are fighting courageously and resisting the onslaught. We are witnessing a brutal

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Biannual address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters, 6 May 2025

- It is in uncertain times like the present that we see just how important the EEA Agreement is for Norway. This is why the Labour Party remains committed to the Agreement as part of its political project. For Norway, it is crucial that Europe

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Prime Minister’s opening speech at the Global Disability Summit

Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, friends, It is a pleasure for me to welcome you to this second Global Disability Summit. I am delighted to be here today co-hosting this game changing event together with president Akufo-Addo of Ghana and Mister

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

G20 Labour and employment Ministers meeting, plenary session II

Plenary Session II: Gender Equality in the Workforce

By State Secretary Kjetil Vevle

Closing speech at the Global Disability Summit

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's closing speech at  Global Disability Summit hosted by Norway, Ghana and the International Disability Alliance.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Oslo, 17 February

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference at President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Oslo

'Today, the fact that we are signing a comprehensive strategic partnership is important. It covers all the major areas where we need to work together,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The National Museum

The Prime Minister's address at the opening ceremony of the Hannover Messe

'Germany is Norway's most important partner in Europe. And keeping it that way, strengthening our partnership, is a top priority for me and for my Government. This is my key message', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Strategy for a competitive Norwegian aquaculture industry

The Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs presented the Government's Strategy for a competitive Norwegian aquaculture industry at the aquaculture exhibition in Trondheim on the 14 th August 2007.

Environmental and Social Responsibility in Public Procurement (Sustainable Public Procurement)

The Norwegian Action Plan 2007 - 2010

The Government wants the public sector to lead the way as a responsible consumer and demand environmentally sound products and services which have been manufactured in accordance with high ethical and social standards. To this end, the Government

Universal design

Clarification of the concept

Clarification of the concept

T-1468 ENG/GER Universelles Design

Begriffsklärung

T-1468 ENG/GER ISBN 978-82-457-0420-4 Universelles Desing - Begriffsklärung (PDF 678 Kb)

IHA Sustainability Protocol Audit Assessment of Dahuashui Hydropower Project

Draft report

Under agreement with the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, NVE has been asked by the Ministry of Finance to make an assessment and audit of the sustainability of the Dahuashui Hydropower Project in China according to the International Hydropower

Regulations to the implementation of control of the export of strategic goods, services and technology

Laid down by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 4 July 2007 pursuant to the Act of 18 December 1987 No. 93 relating to control of the export of strategic goods, services, technology, etc., cf. Royal Decree of 18 December 1987 No. 967 on delegation

Regulations relating to impact assessment pursuant to the Gene Technology Act

Laid down by Royal Decree of 16 December 2005 pursuant to section 11, cf section 8, of the Act of 2 April 1993 No. 38 relating to the production and use of genetically modified organisms, etc. Submitted by the Ministry of the Environment.

Read regulation at lovdata.no

White paper no 82 (1997-98) -

Norway and the Oceans. Speech given by the Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Ladies and gentlemen. I could reel off a long greeting list here. But I will consolidate and say: Dear friends of the ocean, It is a great pleasure and honour to welcome you to One Ocean Week and to this One Ocean Conference being held at the

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The Government’s One Ocean Conference in Bergen, 17 April 2023.

The Prime Minister's speech at the opening of Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) 2024

- At the same time as we continue to provide energy security for our European friends, we will push forward the energy transition. From day one, the green transition has been on top of my agenda as Prime Minister. We aim to cut emissions from our

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Stavanger

Statement by Prime Minister Støre at a press conference about the gas leak in the Baltic Sea

On Monday, significant damage was discovered on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines that go from Russia to Europe. The information we have received has reinforced suspicions that the damage is the result of a deliberate act of sabotage.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Office of the Prime Minister

The North Seas can be the world’s biggest power plant

Op-ed in POLITICO by Prime Minister Alexander De Croo (Belgium), Prime Minister Mark Rutte (The Netherlands), Prime Minister Xavier Bettel (Luxembourg), President Emmanuel Macron (France), Chancellor Olaf Scholz (Germany), Prime Minister Leo

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre POLITICO