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New report about how to influence voters to use their right to vote

In connection with the parliamentary elections in 2017, experiments with specific measures were carried out to increase voter participation. The purpose of the experiments was to inquire the impact of different measures to mobilize people to vote.

Norwegian ERA Roadmap 2016–2020

The Norwegian ERA Roadmap aims at contributing to a successful European Research Area by stating goals and actions to implement the Top Action Priorities identified in the ERA Roadmap 2015-2020

Better growth, lower emissions – the Norwegian Government’s strategy for green competitiveness

This document is the Government’s strategy for green competitiveness, and is intended to provide a predictable framework for the transformation of Norwegian society. It lists seven principles for this process, and presents Government policy for

Regulations on impact assessments

Established by Royal Decree of 21 June 2017 pursuant to Act of 27 June 2008 no. 71 relating to the Planning and the Processing of Building Applications (the Planning and Building Act) sections 1-2, 4-2, 14-6 and 32-8a. The EEA Agreement Annex XX no.

CERD - Norway’s 23rd/24th report

Norway’s 23rd/24th report under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.

Core curriculum – values and principles forprimary and secondary education

The core curriculum - values and principles for primary and secondary education and training - is part of the curriculum as laid down by Royal Decree on 1 September 2017, and pursuant to section 1-5 of the Education Act.

The Tenancy Act

Act No. 17 of 26 March 1999 relating to tenancy agreements (Tenancy Act). Cf. Act No. 13 of 7 July 1967 relating to rent restriction. - Cf. previous Decree 20 April 1813, Act No. 13 of 25 June 1935, Act No. 5 of 25 June 1936 and Act No. 6 of 16 June

Prop. 1 LS (2025–2026)

Taxes 2026 For the 2026 Budget Year

Chapter 1

Not Straightforward

Short version of the official report by the Expert Group on policy instruments to promote circular activities

On 26 May 2025, the expert group launched its report on instruments to promote a more circular economy. The report points out that our consumption, both private and in business, must be directed towards goods and services with a lower climate and

Space for quality - National Architecture Strategy

"Space for Quality" is the government's new national architecture strategy. The government's ambition is that together we will manage and develop architecture with varied neighborhoods, prudent resource use, beautiful surroundings, and enduring

Speech at the opening of the exhibition "War is Peace?"

*Sjekkes mot framføring Your Excellencies, Dear friends and guests. Thank you for the invitation to open this exhibition. I have opened several exhibitions in my years as a Minister of Culture. Sometimes, there are those that hit a bit harder. Those

By Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery The opening of the exhibition "War is Peace?" at the Nobel Peace Center, Oslo

Evaluation of Nordic World Heritage Foundation (2008-2013)

På oppdrag fra Miljøverndepartementet og Unesco har Vista Analyse AS gjennomført en evaluering av Nordic World Heritage Foundation (NWHF). NWHF er et kategori 2-senter under beskyttelse av Unesco, som følge av en avtale mellom den norske

Research Barometer 2013

International Cooperation in Norwegian Research

The Research Barometer is a publication of the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research, and has been published yearly since 2011. The report, which also has an accompanying website, presents the latest figures on a broad set of indicators

Regulations relating to alien organisms

Adopted by Royal Decree of 19 June 2015 under sections 2, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 66 of the Act of 19 June 2009 No. 100 relating to the management of biological, geological and landscape diversity (the Nature Diversity Act), section 7 of the Act of

Severity of illness and priority setting in Norway

Summary of a report from a working group, November 2015

In 2015, the Government appointed a working group with the specific task of determining how to assess severity of illness in practical priority setting in the health care sector. The working group submitted its report to the Ministry of Health in

Summary of NOU 2015:7 Assimilation and Resistance

Norwegian policies towards Tater/Romani people from 1850 to the present

This booklet contains the Tater/Romani Committee’s own summary of their main conclusions, presented in the introduction of the Committee’s Report (NOU 2015:7), extracts/summaries of main findings of the Report’s Chapters 1 to 6 the Committee’s final

Third United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III)

Norwegian National Report

The Norwegian National Report is contributing to the discussions in Quito, Ecuador, in October 2016. This is the Third United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III).

Universal design as a municipal strategy

Experience and results from the pilot municipality project 2005-2008

T-1472 E / 2009 ISBN 978-82-457-0434-1 Download the report (pdf)

Action Plan to reduce the administrative costs for businesses

The Action Plan "Creating time for innovation and production" gives an overview of the Government's simplification work.

Address by the Prime Minister to the Sámediggi (Sámi Parliament)

Mr Chair, Members of the Sámediggi. This is a momentous occasion - to be standing before you in the plenary hall of the Sámi Parliament - the Sámediggi - as Prime Minister. Thank you for this opportunity to greet the Sámediggi in plenum. As is

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre