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Norway to provide NOK 400 million to promote women’s and minority rights and gender equality

Reactionary elements are gaining traction and posing a threat to the rights of women and minorities in many countries. Norway is allocating NOK 400 million in funding in 2025 to support the fight for women’s and minority rights and promote gender

Human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe are crucial for Norway’s security

Today, the government presented a white paper to the parliament on Norway’s efforts to promote democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in Europe.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Ms. Marte Gerhardsen as state secretary to Minister of Defence, Mr. Tore O. Sandvik, as of 24 March 2025.

President Zelensky is in Norway

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is paying a visit to Norway on Thursday 20 March. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is the host for the President’s visit.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland considering withdrawal from the International Convention on Anti-Personnel mines

'We are concerned by the news that Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland are now considering withdrawing from the Anti-Personell Mine Ban Convention. Despite the current security environment, these weapons have no place in modern warfare,' said

Prime Minister Støre visits Norwegian-owned solar power plant in South Africa

On 21 November Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visited a Norwegian-owned solar power plant in South Africa. The company that owns the plant has provided renewable energy to 200 000 households, and a number of Norwegian companies are now investing in

Brazil and Norway reinforce their bilateral climate, forests and biodiversity partnership

Joint Statement between the Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Brazil, Ms. Marina Silva, and the Minister of Climate and Environment of Norway, Mr. Andreas Bjelland Eriksen:

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Ms. Gunn Karin Gjul as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung.

Norway investing in renewable energy development in South Africa

Norway is providing NOK 760 million for renewable energy development in South Africa through the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund. The funding will go to the South African company Mulilo to support wind, solar and battery energy storage projects.

Stricter subsistence rules for family immigration

The Norwegian Government is increasing the subsistence requirement for family immigration by approximately NOK 65,000. From 1 February 2025, the general rule will be that one must have an annual income of approx. NOK 400,000 in order to be able to

Joint Statement by the Leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight

We - the leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight - spoke with President Zelenskyy today. We have from the outset of Russia’s war of aggression stood by Ukraine’s side and we will continue to do so. Our resolve comes from the fact that we know that this

NOU 2021: 4 - Norway towards 2025 – Summary

New Important Step in the Government’s Offshore Wind Initiative: Announcing competition for project areas at Utsira Nord

The Ministry of Energy is announcing a competition for three project areas for floating offshore wind at Utsira Nord. The project aims to facilitate increased renewable power production, technological development, and new growth opportunities for

Norwegian candidate nominated as Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

The Norwegian Government supports Bård Vegar Solhjell as candidate to the position as Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The position will become vacant when the current Administrator, Achim Steiner, steps down in June.

St.meld. nr. 42 (1997-98): Summary in English -

The speech from the throne by His Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 170th session of the Storting

President, Representatives of the People. I greet the Storting as it takes up its solemn responsibilities with the wish that the fulfilment of these duties will be of benefit to our country.

Prime Minister congratulates Maria Corina Machado on Nobel Peace Prize

'On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, Maria Corina Machado. In its announcement, the Norwegian Nobel Committee stated that Ms Machado is receiving the prize for her tireless

Report No. 36 to the Storting (2004-2005) -

Report No. 36 to the Storting (2004-2005) Export of defence materiel from Norway in 2004, export control and international non-proliferation co-operation The complete report in PDF-format

Report No. 42 to the Storting (2000-2001) - Norwegian biodiversity policy and action plan - cross-sectoral responsibilities and coordination

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Report No. 30 to the Storting (2004-2005) -

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