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Week 15

Defence cooperation between Norway and US essential for our security

News story | 08/04/2022 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence

The Supplementary Defense Cooperation Agreement between Norway and the US has now been submitted to the Storting for consideration. ‘This Agreement provides a framework for further developing our crucial cooperation with the US in this area. Our primary focus is on safeguarding Norwegian security and Norwegian interests, but this cooperation is also important for the security of Europe as a whole,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

News alert about: Defence

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

News story | 08/04/2022 | Ministry of Finance

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 businesses located outside of Norway to consumers located in Norway shall be subject to VAT.

News alert about: The economy

The Norwegian Government plans to increase national security, especially in the North

Press release | 07/04/2022 | Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The security situation in Europe has changed. This means that emergency preparedness in Norway must adapt correspondingly. The Norwegian Government proposes allocating a total of NOK 100 million to counter foreign intelligence and complex threats, and for an increased presence in the High North.

News alert about: Svalbard and the Polar Areas

Speech at a reception in Juba

Speech/statement | 04/04/2022 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Speech at a reception for NGOs and co-partners in Juba, South Sudan, by Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

By Utviklingsminister Anne Beathe Tvinnereim | Juba, 4 April

News alert about: Development cooperation

Meld. St. 9 (2021–2022) - The Government Pension Fund 2022

Report to the Storting | 01/04/2022 | Ministry of Finance