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Nordic countries to further strengthen cooperation on security and defence

Security policy was a key topic at the meeting of the Nordic Prime Ministers in Oslo today. The Nordic countries have agreed to further develop security and defence cooperation in the region.

Statement on the attack on the Rohingyas in 2017

It is now 5 years since the attack on the Rohingyas forcing over 700,000 to seek refuge in Bangladesh. We remember the victims and call on the military regime to cease all violence against those who have suffered under its rule. Perpetrators must be

Consultation on a proposal for amendments to the Norwegian VAT Act regarding cross-border trade of services from businesses to consumers

The Norwegian Ministry of Finance hereby presents a proposal for amendments to the Norwegian VAT Act regarding cross-border sales of services from businesses to consumers (B2C). It is proposed that all purchases of remotely deliverable services from

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes in the list of state secretaries.

Meld. St. 13 (2020–2021) - Norway’s Climate Action Plan for 2021–2030

Meld. St. 13 (2020–2021) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Immigration Act

Report No. 14 to the Storting (2007-2008) - Video games

From political rights to political power

In 2010 one hundred years have gone since women got the right to vote in Norwegian local elections. Simultaneously women were given the opportunity to run for office in local government.

NOU 2012: 2 - Outside and Inside

Official Norwegian Reports NOU 2012: 2 Chapter 1

The Strategy for Innovation an Good Governance at Local Level

Adopted in March 2008, the Strategy is a practical instrument which can be used to generate synergies between all stakeholders, be they local, regional, national or European, by working together with common instruments for improving the quality of

Marine Resources Act

Marine Resources Act

Act on an infrastructure for geographical information (Spatial Data Act)

The Act shall promote good and efficient access to public geographical information (spatial data) for public and private purposes.

Meld. St. 17 (2011–2012) - The Management of the Government Pension Fund in 2011

Act on Professional Transport by Motor Vehicle and Vessel (Professional Transport Act)

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Meld. St. 12 (2010–2011) - Assistance to Norwegians abroad

Carbon Neutral Norway

Norwegian Carbon Credit Procurement Program

Network of public spaces - an idea handbook

The idea handbook is meant to inspire municipalities and others to develop networks of good urban public spaces. Urban public space networks are the infrastructure of streets, squares, parks, watercourses and pedestrian and bicycle connections.

Meld. St. 30 (2015–2016) - From reception centre to the labour market – an effective integration policy

White paper on integration policy. The white paper outlines how Norway's integration policy and measures should be organised to ensure that newly-arrived immigrants with refugee backgrounds enter the labour market or start an education without delay

Meld. St. 23 (2012-2013) - Digital Agenda for Norway

Meld. St. 23 (2012–2013) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Report No. 10 (2011-2012) -

Report No. 10 (2011-2012) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary Culture, inclusion and participation The document in PDF format (2,8 Mb)