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Week 20

Revised National Budget: Additional child-related expertise at asylum reception centres Press release | 13/05/2022 | Ministry of Justice and Public Security The Norwegian Government proposes allocating NOK 17.2 million in funding to increase child-related expertise at asylum reception centres. News alert about: Families and children and The economy

Address to the second global COVID-19 summit Speech/statement | 12/05/2022 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs Address by Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, at the second global (virtual) COVID-19 summit. By Utviklingsminister Anne Beathe Tvinnereim | 12 May News alert about: Development cooperation

The Revised National Budget: Government proposes record-high aid budget of NOK 44.9 billion Press release | 12/05/2022 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs ‘The war in Ukraine is having impacts across the globe. The number of people who have been displaced is rising and more people than ever before do not have enough to eat. The Government is proposing an increase of NOK 3.6 billion in the aid budget, bringing it up to a total of NOK 44.9 billion,’ said Minister of International Cooperation Anne Beathe Tvinnereim. News alert about: The economy

Revised state budget: Health and Social Services Ombudsman to be bolstered News story | 12/05/2022 | Ministry of Health and Care Services The government is bolstering the budget of the Health and Social Services Ombudsman in its revised state budget. This will enable it to continue serving patients and healthcare users throughout Norway. News alert about: The economy

Revised state budget: Government launches new public health campaign focusing on mental health News story | 12/05/2022 | Ministry of Health and Care Services The government wants to boost mental public health. This is why ‘ABC For Good Mental Health - A Public Health Campaign’ is being launched. Its goal is to increase public knowledge about mental health, promote good mental health and prevent mental illness. News alert about: The economy

Revised state budget: Ombudsman for the Elderly to close News story | 12/05/2022 | Ministry of Health and Care Services The government has announced in its revised state budget that it intends to dissolve Ombudsman for the Elderly (Eldreombodet) as of 1 July 2023. As a result, the budget also proposes a NOK 1 million reduction to the service’s grant for the current year as part of its planned closure. News alert about: The economy

Norwegian support for farmers in Ukraine Press release | 12/05/2022 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs Food production in Ukraine is essential for the food security of people in a wide range of countries. Norway is increasing its support to Ukrainian farmers in order to facilitate continued agricultural production. News alert about: Development cooperation

Revised National Budget: Sound economic governance Press release | 12/05/2022 | Ministry of Finance The Norwegian economy is unusually strong and employment is at a record low. At the same time, however, Omicron, high electricity prices and war in Europe have necessitated unforeseen financial allocations. In the Revised Budget, the government has therefore taken active steps to compensate for increased expenditure. News alert about: The economy

Revised National Budget: Key figures in the Revised National Budget 2022 Press release | 12/05/2022 | Ministry of Finance To secure equal access to information that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures prior to launching the Revised National Budget at 10:45 a.m. More detailed estimates will be published with the Revised Budget. News alert about: The economy

Nordic Defence Ministers joint statement on strengthening Nordic defence cooperation News story | 11/05/2022 | Ministry of Defence The war in Ukraine has fundamentally changed European defence and security policy. In light of the ongoing crisis, Nordic solidarity and defence cooperation is more important than ever. News alert about: Defence

Ambitious offshore wind initiative Press release | 11/05/2022 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Petroleum and Energy Today, the Government is presenting a major initiative to promote offshore wind power. The aim is to use offshore wind power to generate new electricity on a par with the total amount of electricity currently produced in Norway. The initiative will enhance access to electricity for individuals and businesses across the entire country. News alert about: Climate and environment and Renewable Energy

Statement at Arctic Frontiers Speech/statement | 09/05/2022 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt at the Arctic Frontiers conference 2022. By Utenriksminister Anniken Huitfeldt | Tromsø, May 9th News alert about: The High North

Welcome address at Nordic youth camp Speech/statement | 06/05/2022 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs Welcome address by Minister for Nordic Co-operation, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, at Nordic youth camp at Utøya arranged by Nordic Youth in Sustainable Communities (NUBF). By Utviklingsminister Anne Beathe Tvinnereim | Utøya 6 May News alert about: European policy