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Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Eileen Fugelsnes as state secretary to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sigrun Aasland.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Line Endresen Normann is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Lubna Jaffery.

Artificial Intelligence and Democratic Elections – International Experiences and National Recommendations Report by the Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence and Elections

The Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence and Elections was appointed by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development on 6 June 2024. The Expert Group has been tasked with assessing the significance of artificial intelligence for

Migration and Integration 2023–2024

Report for Norway to the OECD

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and DevelopmentThe report Migration and Integration 2023-2024 - Report for Norway to the OECD is a contribution to the reporting system on migration for the OECD countries.

Literature

The literature policy aims to facilitate diversity and quality, and to ensure widespread access to literature for everyone in Norway. A wide selection of literature and good accessibility is crucial for democracy and freedom of speech.

Norway condemn Russian drones violating Moldovan airspace

We condemn yet another instance of Russian drones violating Moldovan airspace.

Opening speech at the international conference in the SYNERGY Network against Gender-based and Domestic Violence

Dear Excellencies, Colleagues and members and friends of the EEA and Norway Grants SYNERGY Network against Gender-based and Domestic Violence, Good afternoon and welcome! I am delighted to be here with you to mark the closing of EEA and Norway

By State Secretary Even Eriksen Held at det EFTA House in Brussel, January 20 2025

Combating Negative Social Control and Honor Based Violence in Norway

Negative social control and honor based violence are serious societal issues that threaten fundamental human rights and individual freedom.

Remarks by the Prime Minister at Oslo Energy Forum

'We put clear targets on technological transition, cutting emissions. So, this will be a sector for the future, now when we move towards the low-emission economy. And I believe that the gas to be sold in 10, 20, 30 years ahead has to be the gas with

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Scandic Holmenkollen Park

Return Strategy 2025 – 2030

Return is a central instrument in achieving one of the main objectives of the justice sector, namely that of controlled and sustainable immigration. The Ministry of Justice and Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has prepared a new

Norway Extends Air Defence Mission in Poland

Norway is extending its contribution to NATO’s air and missile defence in Poland until the summer. Norwegian NASAMS air defence forces will remain stationed in Rzeszów to protect key supply lines in and out of Ukraine.

Norway joins international coalition for sustainable AI

Norway is supporting a French initiative aimed at ensuring that the development and use of artificial intelligence take place in a sustainable manner. Norway has been invited to join the collaboration at the AI Action Summit in Paris.

Sami cultural policy

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development holds the overall state responsibility for Sami policy in Norway, while the Ministry of Culture and Equality holds sectoral responsibility for cultural policy.

Displaced people from Ukraine may have their residence permit for Norway extended by a further year

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today made an amendment to Norway’s Immigration Regulations allowing Ukrainians, who have had temporary collective protection for three years, to be granted continued residence in Norway for a further year.

Cabinet minister Karianne Tung attends summit on artificial intelligence in Paris

Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Tung has been invited to attend the AI Action Summit in Paris on 10 and 11 February which will be hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. US Vice President J. D. Vance, President of the

Duration of Norwegian Governments 1814-

The list covers both the rather extensive government periods 1814-1884 and the parliamentary dependent governments since 1884 - the year when the introduction of parliamentarism began in Norway.

Number of Government Politicians 1814 -

This list shows the growth in the number of Norwegian government politicians since 1814. The prime minister is included in the number of government members.

Men and Women in Norwegian Governments 1945 -

The first Norwegian government with a female member, was Einar Gerhardsen’s coalition government 25 June-5 November 1945. Mrs. Kirsten Hansteen (1903-1974) represented the Communist Party and was consultative minister in the Ministry of Social

Norway's Prime Minister - Time in Office

Name From To Years Months Days 1. Frederik Due 27.02.1841 08.03.1844 3 0 10 08.03.1844 17.06.1856 12 3 9 17.06.1856 16.12.1858 2 5 29 17 9 19 2. Einar Gerhardsen 25.06.1945 05.11.1945 0 4 11 05.11.1945 19.11.1951 6 0 14 22.01.1955 28.08.1963 8 7 6

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Jakob Schram is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Finance, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg.