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Norwegian Government to establish new agency for export control and sanctions

‘The Norwegian business sector is contending with an increasingly complex situation when it comes to sanctions and the regulation of exports, particularly as a result of the war against Ukraine. The control of exports of strategic and sensitive

Useful security advice for candidates running for election to municipal and county councils

The Ministry has sent out an information brochure to all candidates in the 2023 municipal and county council elections.

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Ingrid Nikoline Sand as political adviser to Minister of Defence, Bjørn Arild Gram.

Major initiative to promote offshore wind power

The Government has announced plans to implement phase one of wind power production in the area of Sørlige Nordsjø II. The electricity produced from these wind farms will be transmitted via subsea cable to the Norwegian mainland. The goal is to

New ambasadors from Bosnia-Hercegovina, Australia and Rwanda

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 10 February 2022.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has decided to extend Kjetil Vevle´s constitution as State Secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre until 15 November 2022.

NOK 100 million in support for development of the judiciary in the Western Balkans

There is still a widespread need to support judicial reform in Western Balkan countries. The Norwegian Courts Administration is heading a five-year programme to strengthen the judicial systems in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro,

Norway provides support for civilians affected by earthquake in Afghanistan

‘It is terrible to see the scale of destruction and suffering caused by the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. The situation is critical, and time is of the essence to rescue people. The priority is to save lives,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

The government is extending the grant scheme for Ukrainian students in Norway

Ukrainian students who were already in Norway before the war started can continue to receive a subsistence grant for the next academic year. Russian and Belarusian students will no longer be covered by this scheme.

Statement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the situation in Northern Kosovo

'Norway supports efforts of the EU, the US and KFOR to calm down the situation in Northern Kosovo', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

Electrical equipment

The regulation establishes the safety objectives which electrical equipment must fulfil when being placed or made available on the market.

Footwear

Indications concerning the parts of the footwear to be identified.

Fire extinguishing foam containing PFOS

Requirement related to restrictions of hazardous chemicals as well as requirements related to other products

Climate risk and the Government Pension Fund Global

Managing risks associated with climate change and the green transition

Report from an expert group appointed by the Ministry of Finance. 15 August 2021. English translation of the original report’s executive summary and chapter 7 with recommendations.

Jonas Gahr Støre

Jonas Gahr Støre (born 25 August 1960) is a Norwegian politician who has served as the prime minister of Norway since 14 October 2021 and has been Leader of the Labour Party since 2014. He served under Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg as Minister of

Increased resource rent tax on hydropower

The Government is proposing to increase the effective resource rent tax rate on hydropower from 37 per cent to 45 per cent, with effect from the 2022 fiscal year.

The Competition Authority

The Competition Authority's main task is to enforce the Law on Competition. Businesses are obliged to inform the Competition Authority about mergers and acquisitions. The Authority can act on mergers and acquisitions that severly limits competition.