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Week 20

Norway takes over as Chair of the Arctic Council

Press release | 11/05/2023 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘We are looking forward to chairing the Arctic Council for the next two years. It is vital that the Arctic Council maintains its role as the most important multilateral forum for addressing issues relating to the Arctic,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

News alert about: The High North

Revised National Budget: A responsible budget that provides security for people throughout Norway

Press release | 11/05/2023 | Ministry of Finance

In the revised budget, the government will prioritise crucial public services such as healthcare, the police and refugees. Providers of public services and benefit recipients will receive compensation for wage growth and inflation. The government will also increase support for Ukraine through the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine.

News alert about: The economy

Revised National Budget: Postponed implementation of resource rent tax on onshore wind power

Press release | 11/05/2023 | Ministry of Finance

The Government wants a larger share of the value which is created from the country’s common natural resources to benefit local communities, municipalities and society as a whole. The Government notified its intention to propose a resource rent tax on onshore wind power, as part of the National Budget for 2023.

News alert about: The economy

Revised National Budget: Key figures in the Revised National Budget 2023

Press release | 11/05/2023 | 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 forecasts will be published in the Revised Budget.

News alert about: The economy