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Frederik Stang

Norwegian Government Ministries since 1945

According to royal decree of 8 May 1945, Norway’s central administration was now organised as shown below when Johan Nygaardsvold's Government on 14 May 1945 returned to Oslo after its exile in London during the Second World War:

Mathias Sommerhielm

Councillor of Government 2 March-19 May 1814, Chief of 3rd Ministry (justice affairs). Councillor of State 19 May 1814-1 July1822, Chief of 3rd Ministry (justice affairs). Confirmed in office 11 November 1814. Chief of 2nd Ministry (Justice Affairs)

Peder Anker

Prime Minister 18 November 1814-1 July 1822. Born in Christiania (Oslo) 8 December 1749, son of merchant Christian Ancher (1711-1765) and Karen Elieson (1723-1806). Married 26 October 1772 to Anna Elisabeth Cold (1749-1803), daughter of Crown Court

Title of Norway's Prime Minister

The Norwegian Constitution of 4 November 1814 introduced the title “statsminister” (literally minister of state although translated into English as prime minister) for the presiding councillor of state, according to Swedish practice.

Norway's Prime Minister

The Norwegian Constitution of 4 November 1814 introduced the title “statsminister” (literally “minister of state”, while translated into English as “prime minister”) for the presiding member of the Government, according to Swedish practice.

Hans Henrik von Essen

Review of Norway’s experience of cooperation under the EEA Agreement

Today, Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide was presented with a report on Norway’s experience of cooperation under the EEA Agreement since 2012.

The Prime Minister's address at the opening ceremony of the Hannover Messe

'Germany is Norway's most important partner in Europe. And keeping it that way, strengthening our partnership, is a top priority for me and for my Government. This is my key message', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Extension of collective protection for Ukrainians

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today presented a proposal to the Storting for amendments to the Immigration Act. The Bill proposes an increase in the period for which temporary collective protection can be granted, from the current

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Per Anders Torvik Langerød resigns as political adviser to Minister of Health and Care services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol.

Changes in the Government

In the Council of State today, the Crown Prince Regent has made changes in the Government.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The Crown Prince Regent has honourably discharged Mr. Karl Kristian Bekeng, Mr. Ole Henrik Krat Bjørkholt and Ms. Ellen Rønning-Arnesen as state secretaries to Minister of Health and Care services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, Ms. Anne Marit Bjørnflaten was honourably discharged as State Secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre.