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Amendments to the Political Parties Act (2012)

In this proposition the Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs proposes legislative amendments that are to facilitate greater transparency and control of the funding of political parties in order to follow the

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Participation in EU agencies and programmes

Norway participates in 11 EU programmes and 31 EU agencies. This is an important part of Norway’s cooperation with the EU.

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The Norwegian Government wants to strengthen the equality in the Norwegian society and create a better shield against discrimination. A society without discrimination is a prerequisite to equality and the same rights for everyone. It requires a

The National Budget 2025

Information about Norway's National Budget for 2025 was presented to the Storting as Report no. 1 (2024-2025) on 7 October 2024. The National Budget presents the Støre Government's programme for the implementation of economic policy and projections

Norway's arctic policy

The report "Norway's arctic policy: Creating value, managing resources, confronting climate change and fostering knowledge. Developments in the Arctic concern us all." was presented by Prime Minister Erna Solberg and Minister of Foreign Affairs, 

Agreement for petroleum activities and model production licenses

Legislation requires companies to obtain licences for petroleum activities.

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Proper treatment – at the right place and right time

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Map of the coastal route Bergen-Kirkenes

The peace process in Colombia

The Colombian government resumed negotiations with the country's remaining guerrilla movement ELN in Caracas on 21 November 2022. Norway is one of the guarantor countries.

Keeping the children safe: a shared responsibility

We all want the same thing - to ensure that all children grow up in a secure environment free from violence. Yet, explaining child protection measures can be tricky.

Main Points in the Guidelines

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Employees: Q & A about the changes in rules for follow-up of absence due to illness

What do the proposed changes in the Working Environment Act and National Insurance Act regarding follow-up of employees on sick leave entail? Here are answers to 21 questions relating to the content of Proposition 89 L regarding quicker follow-up

High-level meeting on cooperation between the UN and the African Union

President, let me start by thanking you and Kenya for convening this timely debate, and the distinguished briefers for their insightful briefings.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Fisheries and trade in seafood

Cooperation with the EU in the area of fisheries is of vital importance for Norway, even though management of fisheries resources is not included in the EEA Agreement. Fisheries cooperation between the EU and Norway is based on bilateral agreements,

Statement at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow

Ladies and Gentlemen, Norway comes to Glasgow with one overriding ambition; helping keep the 1.5 degree target alive.

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The Prime Minister's speech at the opening of Morrow Battery Cell Factory in Arendal

'Now, in order to speed up the transition, we will always need someone who dares to think big, take the lead, seize the opportunities and move ahead, and Morrow is one of them', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

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