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Week 52

Norway to align itself with the new EU sanctions regime against serious human rights violations

Press release | 18/12/2020 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The new EU sanctions regime will be an important tool for targeting individuals responsible for or involved in serious human rights violations all over the world,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.

News alert about: European policy

ESA publishes a Decision on Norway's revised forest reference level for 2021-2025

News story | 17/12/2020 | Ministry of Climate and Environment

Land use, land use change and forestry is one of the three pillars of the agreement between EU, Norway and Iceland on joint fulfilment of our 2030 emission targets. ESA has published Norway and Iceland's revised National Forestry Accounting Plans, including the forest reference level through an ESA decision.

News alert about: Climate and environment

Countercyclical buffer unchanged

Press release | 17/12/2020 | Ministry of Finance

Today, the Ministry of Finance has decided to follow Norges Bank’s advice not to change the countercyclical capital buffer requirement of 1 percent for banks.

News alert about: The economy

Norway allocates NOK 94 million to efforts to promote freedom of expression and culture

Press release | 16/12/2020 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment

Freedom of expression, cultural rights and cultural and natural heritage are under pressure in many parts of the world. In response, Norway will provide NOK 94 million to support Unesco’s efforts under a new two-year cooperation agreement.

News alert about: International cultural engagement

Funding for Longship and Northern Lights approved

Press release | 15/12/2020 | Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

Yesterday, the Storting (Norwegian Parliament) adopted the budget for the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy for 2021, in line with what was proposed from the Government.

News alert about: Climate and environment