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Week 14
Government to provide additional NOK 115 billion to strengthen Long-term Defence Plan
Press release | 27/03/2026 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence
The Norwegian Government will allocate an additional NOK 115 billion to the financial framework for the Long-term Defence Plan for the period up to 2036. NOK 31 billion of this will be provided by 2030. The Government is also proposing adjustments to the plan and is redefining some of the priorities.
News alert about: Defence
Fund Performance for The Government Pension Fund Norway
Article | 27/03/2026 | Ministry of Finance
News alert about: The economy
Annual white paper on the Government Pension Fund
Press release | 27/03/2026 | Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance today presents the white paper on the Government Pension Fund 2026 to the Storting. The white paper reviews the 2025 management results for both the Government Pension Fund Global and the Government Pension Fund Norway. It also outlines the Fund’s overall framework, investment strategy, and ongoing work on responsible investment.
News alert about: The economy
Fund Performance for The Government Pension Fund Global
Article | 27/03/2026 | Ministry of Finance
News alert about: The economy
Minister of International Development Aukrust in South Sudan: “A man-made crisis we cannot ignore”
News story | 26/03/2026 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs
For the first time in four years, a Norwegian minister visits South Sudan. Renewed fighting has led to a sharp deterioration in the humanitarian situation. Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust is calling on the country’s leaders to engage in dialogue.
News alert about: Development cooperation
Norway and Belgium Sign Agreement to Enable Cross Border CO₂ Transport
Press release | 26/03/2026 | Ministry of Energy
Today, Norway and Belgium have signed a bilateral agreement aimed at facilitating an infrastructure for the transport of CO2 by pipeline from Belgium to the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The agreement reflects both countries’ long-term commitment to carbon capture and storage as part of Europe’s climate efforts.
News alert about: Climate and environment