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Informal meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers: Programme, live stream and photos

30/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Main events to take place during the meeting on 31 May and 1 June.

Joint long-term support to Ukraine

30/05/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Oslo on Tuesday. They discussed a range of issues including NATO’s relationship with Ukraine and ways in which Sweden, Finland and Norway can work together in NATO.

Revised National Budget: A responsible budget that provides security for people throughout Norway

11/05/2023 Press release Ministry of Finance

In the revised budget, the government will prioritise crucial public services such as healthcare, the police and refugees. Providers of public services and benefit recipients will receive compensation for wage growth and inflation. The government

International conference on protecting children in armed conflict

08/05/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Children are particularly vulnerable to violence and abuse in situations of war and conflict. This is one of the most pressing political and humanitarian concerns today, and yet it remains one of the most neglected,’ said Minister of Foreign

Norwegian Government plans to meet NATO’s 2 % goal by 2026

02/05/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance

Strengthening defence and civil preparedness is one of the Government’s main priorities in the years to come.

Annual white paper on the Government Pension Fund

31/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Finance

Today, the Ministry of Finance submits the white paper The Government Pension Fund 2023 to the Storting. Topics in this year’s paper include how international economic and political developments may affect the Government Pension Fund Global, and a

Announces the first competitions for offshore wind

29/03/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

By announcing the first competitions for offshore wind areas, the Norwegian government takes a big step towards its ambition of allocating areas for 30,000 MW offshore wind by 2040.

The Norwegian Government’s proposed resource rent tax on aquaculture

28/03/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance

The Government will today present a bill proposing a resource rent tax on aquaculture. The intention of the proposal is to ensure that local communities along the coast and society as a whole receive a greater share of the value that is created by

High-level meeting on Troll A platform

17/03/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister

On Friday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and President and CEO of Equinor Anders Opedal visited the Troll A platform.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is visiting the Troll A platform

17/03/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

On Friday Prime Minister Jonas Gahr is visiting the Troll A platform off the west coast of Norway, together with the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the CEO of Equinor Anders

Norwegian Government apologises to Sámi reindeer herders on the Fosen peninsula

04/03/2023 News story Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

The Norwegian Government has apologised to the Sámi reindeer herders on the Fosen peninsula, acknowledging that the licences to build and operate wind farms in the area have a substantive negative impact on their ability to enjoy their own culture,

Broad political agreement on multi-year support programme for Ukraine

16/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

A broad majority in the Storting have now reached agreement on a multi-year support programme for Ukraine, amounting to NOK 75 billion. The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine was launched today, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

Norway strengthens the Armed Forces through purchase of new tanks

03/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance

The Norwegian Government has decided to acquire 54 main battle tanks (MBT) of the Leopard 2 type from German Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, with an option to purchase an additional 18 units. The first MBTs are expected to be delivered in 2026. This

The Healthcare Personnel Commission delivers its report

02/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Health and Care Services

On Thursday 2 February, the Minister of Health and Care Services, Ingvild Kjerkol, delivered the Healthcare Personnel Commission’s report titled Time to Act: Personnel in a sustainable health and care service.

The 2023 hospital speech: The Minister of Health and Care Services’ assignment for hospitals in 2023

17/01/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

Improving mental health and addiction services, less reporting and more time for patients. The Minister of Health and Care Services, Ingvild Kjerkol, today held her annual speech for hospitals, and summarised some of the tasks the hospitals must

German Vise-Chancellor visits Norway

04/01/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Vise-Chancellor Robert Habeck meets Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland, Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre and Minister of Climate and Environment Espen Barth Eide will also be

The Norwegian Government asks the municipalities to settle 35 000 refugees in 2023

25/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

The war in Ukraine is ongoing, and millions of people have had to flee from their home country. The Norwegian Government is now asking Norwegian municipalities to prepare to receive many refugees next year as well.

Norway’s new climate target: emissions to be cut by at least 55 %

03/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is submitting an enhanced climate target to the UN ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt. Norway’s new target is to reduce emissions by at least 55 % by 2030.

Press conference with the Minister of Petroleum and Energy and EU Commissioner for energy

26/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland and EU Commissioner for energy, Kadri Simson, will meet the press in connection with Simson's visit to Norway on Thursday 27th October.

CCUS Conference in Oslo 27 – 28 October

18/10/2022 News story Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

Norway is co-hosting the EU’s annual CCUS conference "CCUS Forum", which will take place in Oslo on 27-28 October. EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson is coming to Oslo to open the conference together with Minister for Petroleum and Energy Terje