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Report on long term perspectives for the Government Pension Fund Global submitted by committee

Today, a committee that has been reviewing long term perspectives for the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) submitted its report, NOU 2022: 12 The Fund in a changing world, to the Ministry of Finance. The committee was chaired by Ulf Sverdrup,

The Government Pension Fund Global to exit Russia

The Ministry of Finance has today informed the Fund manager Norges Bank to immediately freeze all investments made by the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) in Russia. The Ministry has further requested Norges Bank to prepare a plan for the

Meld. St. 14 (2020–2021) - Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2021

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Norway and Belgium Sign Agreement to Enable Cross Border CO₂ Transport

Today, Norway and Belgium have signed a bilateral agreement aimed at facilitating an infrastructure for the transport of CO2 by pipeline from Belgium to the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The agreement reflects both countries’ long-term commitment to

Annual white paper on the Government Pension Fund

The Ministry of Finance today presents the white paper on the Government Pension Fund 2026 to the Storting. The white paper reviews the 2025 management results for both the Government Pension Fund Global and the Government Pension Fund Norway. It

Annual white paper on the Government Pension Fund

Today, The Ministry of Finance is presenting the 2025 white paper on the Government Pension Fund (Meld. St. 22 (2024-2025)). In the white paper, the Ministry reports on the results and management of the Government Pension Fund Global and the

Meld. St. 7 (2025-2026)

The annual white paper on the Government Pension Fund for 2026.

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Act relating to universities and university colleges

The Universities and University Colleges Act regulates higher education in Norway. The Act regulates the activities and responsibilities of universities and university colleges and contains, among other things, rules about the learning environment

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The government proposes restrictions for Ukrainian men

The Labour government intends to tighten the rules on residence for displaced persons from Ukraine. Ukrainian men between 18 and 60 years of age will no longer be granted temporary collective protection.

Government to provide additional NOK 115 billion to strengthen Long-term Defence Plan

The Norwegian Government will allocate an additional NOK 115 billion to the financial framework for the Long-term Defence Plan for the period up to 2036. NOK 31 billion of this will be provided by 2030. The Government is also proposing adjustments

Norway Continues Medical Evacuation of Patients from Ukraine

Norway is continuing its cooperation with the EU on the medical air transport of Ukrainian patients for treatment at hospitals in Norway and across Europe. Following a request from the EU, the Norwegian Government has decided to extend the offer of

Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the Strait of Hormuz and the Conflict in the Middle East: Critical to Ensure Freedom of Navigation

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide today took part in a virtual meeting with his foreign minister colleagues from more than 35 countries, as well as representatives of several international organisations. The meeting focused on the

Joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz

Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Denmark, Latvia, Slovenia, Estonia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Czechia, Romania, Bahrain and Lithuania on

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.