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Meld. St. 22 (2023–2024) - The Government Pension Fund 2024 Report to the Storting | 12/04/2024 | Ministry of Finance News alert about: The economy

The Government Pension Fund white paper 2024 Press release | 12/04/2024 | Ministry of Finance Today, the Ministry of Finance submits the annual white paper about the Government Pension Fund to the Storting. The white paper gives an account of the Government Pension Fund Norway (GPFN) and Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) results and responsible investing. Other topics in this year’s paper include unlisted equities investments for the GPFG and a proposed solution to the ownership stakes challenge for the GPFN. News alert about: The economy

Norway puts gender equality at sea on the international agenda Press release | 11/04/2024 | Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries This week, Norway is participating in the UN Ocean Conference in Barcelona. Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Cecilie Myrseth, has i.a. held bilateral meetings with her counterparts in the United States and Canada where she has raised the need for continued research in the Atlantic Ocean and for fomenting gender equality at sea. News alert about: The Ocean

Norway supports the fight for women’s and young people’s rights with almost NOK 600 million News story | 10/04/2024 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs The UNs population fund, UNFPA, remains one of Norway’s key partners to promote the health, dignity, and rights of women and young people around the World. Norway supports the UN organization with NOK 589 million in core funding for 2024. News alert about: Development cooperation

Prop. 87 S (2023–2024) - The Norwegian Defence Pledge Proposition | 05/04/2024 | Ministry of Defence News alert about: Defence

Nyhetsbrev fra FSi

 

Nyhetsbrev fra FSi 8. april 2024   Langtidsplanen styrker samarbeidet mellom Forsvaret og industrien INFO/ERFA 2024 - Påmeldingen er åpen Eksport av forsvarsmateriell til Ukraina - Oppdatert informasjon fra UD     I forbindelse med overgang til ny plattform for FSis nettsider har vi midlertidig enkelte utfordringer med utsendelse av nyhetsbrev.  Inntil den nye løsningen er på plass vil derfor nyhetsbrevene ha en litt annen utforming enn tidligere. Vi forventer å være tilbake med ordninære nyhetsbrev om kort tid.       Langtidsplanen styrker samarbeidet mellom Forsvaret og industrien

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New Norwegian Long Term Plan on Defence: ”A historic plan”

Press release | 05/04/2024 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian Government is proposing to parliament a historic increase in defence spending with 600 billion kroner over the next 12 years, from this year to 2036 (approx. 60 billion USD). It is a historic boost for the Armed Forces. All services of the Norwegian Armed Forces will be strengthened, with more personnel and new capabilities.

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Recommendations from the working group on government transactions and the money market

News story | 03/04/2024 | Ministry of Finance



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Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline in 2024

Press release | 14/03/2024 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Defence

'The security situation nationally and internationally require that we strengthen our defence now. Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline this year. Norwegian and allied security is not to be taken for granted. We face a more dangerous and more unpredictable Russia for many years to come. Our allies are increasing investments in security and defence. So are we. We will take responsibility for our security, and we will contribute to European security', says Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

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Week 11

Notification - CO2 tax - exemption for undertakings covered by the ETS

Letter | 05/03/2024 | Ministry of Finance

Notification - CO2 tax - exemption for undertakings covered by the ETS

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Largest deposit of seed to date in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

News story | 28/02/2024 | Ministry of Agriculture and Food

In February, around 14,000 seeds are being deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. The seed vault now has more than 1.2 million seed duplicates from about 80 countries.

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Nyhetsbrev fra FSi 8. mars 2024

 

Nyhetsbrev fra FSi 8. mars 2024   EU legger frem europeisk forsvarsindustristrategi Seminar om Bærekraft Kvalitetsledelse og konfigurasjonsstyringsseminar 2024        I forbindelse med overgang til ny plattform for FSis nettsider har vi midlertidig enkelte utfordringer med utsendelse av nyhetsbrev.  Inntil den nye løsningen er på plass vil derfor nyhetsbrevene ha en litt annen utforming enn tidligere. Vi forventer å være tilbake med ordninære nyhetsbrev om kort tid.       EU llegger frem europeisk forsvarsindustristrategi

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Notification - excise duty on waste incineration - exemption for undertakings covered by the ETS

Letter | 29/02/2024 | Ministry of Finance

Notification - excise duty on waste incineration - exemption for undertakings covered by the ETS

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Report on the 2050 Low Emission Society from the 2050 Climate Commission

News story | 29/02/2024 | Ministry of Climate and Environment

On the 27th of October 2023 the Ministry of Climate and Environment received the final report from the 2050 Climate Commission.

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Multilateral Convention to implement BEPS Measures (MLI)

Article | 27/02/2024 | Ministry of Finance

Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting.

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NOU 2024: 2 - In interaction with nature

Norwegian Official Report (NOU) | 12/02/2024 | Ministry of Climate and Environment

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Week 9

‘Will contribute to a more stable world’

News story | 21/02/2024 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today marks the start of the first ministerial meeting of the year in the G20, where the world's most important economies meet. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide is attending from Norway.

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NOU 2023: 25 - The transition to low emissions

Norwegian Official Report (NOU) | 27/10/2023 | Ministry of Climate and Environment



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Week 8

Oslo Energy Forum

Speech/statement | 15/02/2024 | Ministry of Energy

Olje- og energiminister Terje Aasland holdt dette innlegget på Oslo Energy Forum, den 15. februar 2024.

By Energiminister Terje Aasland

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Announcement of this year’s threat and risk assessments

News story | 14/02/2024 | Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

On 12 February, the Norwegian Intelligence Service, the Police Security Service, and the Norwegian National Security Authority published their open threat and risk assessments.

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Week 7

Amendments to environmental regulations in Svalbard

News story | 09/02/2024 | Ministry of Climate and Environment

The Norwegian Government has adopted several amendments to the environmental regulations in Svalbard. The purpose is to protect wildlife, and one of the largest wilderness areas left in Europe.

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Week 6

Norway’s support to Ukraine is of vital importance

Press release | 02/02/2024 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine is helping Ukraine both to defend its people and territory against Russia’s attacks and to maintain critical public functions.

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Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

News story | 02/02/2024 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services

Norway is extending its cooperation with the EU on transporting Ukrainian patients to Norway and other European hospitals for medical treatment. Norway will continue the medical evacuation operation until November 2024.

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Norway and Norwegian literature in focus at the Cairo International Book Fair

News story | 29/01/2024 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘As Guest of Honour at the Cairo Book Fair we have a unique opportunity to make Norwegian authors more widely known in the Arabic-speaking world. In difficult times such as these, cultural cooperation and dialogue can help to build bridges and deepen understanding,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

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Week 4

Norway allocates two billion Norwegian kroner to increase production capacity of ammunition

Press release | 17/01/2024 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian government allocates two billion kroner to increase production capacity in the Norwegian defence industry, mainly for artillery ammunition. The government has already allocated approximately one billion NOK to increase the Norwegian capacity of ammunition production through co-financing of ASAP projects.

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Multilateral Convention to implement BEPS Measures (MLI)

Article | 15/01/2024 | Ministry of Finance

Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting.

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Week 3

Multilateral Convention to implement BEPS Measures (MLI)

Article | 08/01/2024 | Ministry of Finance

Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting.

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Week 2

The situation in the Red Sea

News story | 05/01/2024 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence

‘We are facing a very serious situation in the Red Sea. For the first time, ballistic anti-ship missiles have been used against civilian vessels. These are very advanced weapons systems. The indiscriminate attacks by the Houthi movement are unacceptable. Crews and innocent parties are exposed to mortal danger and suffer great economic and material losses’, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

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Week 52

Norway increases support to Combined Maritime Forces in the Red Sea

News story | 21/12/2023 | Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway will provide additional staff officers as part of an international effort to protect civilian shipping in the Red Sea.

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Week 51

The Norwegian government will increase the production capacity of ammunition and missiles with one billion Norwegian kroner (NOK)

News story | 13/12/2023 | Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian government aims to strengthen the production capabilities of Norwegian ammunition and missiles and is increasing the state sponsored financing of the ASAP applications.

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United Kingdom and Norway will support Ukraine in building coastal and maritime defence

News story | 11/12/2023 | Ministry of Defence

– The United Kingdom , Norway and several other nations will assist in the strengthening of Ukraine’s security along their coastlines and to the sea. Ukraine will receive the support they need to build their own maritime capabilities, says defence minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Centre Party).

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Focus on forest conservation and oceans at Climate Action Summit

News story | 02/12/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On 2 December, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre participated in the World Climate Action Summit at COP28 in Dubai, along with Heads of State and Government from Brazil, France, Tonga, Ghana and Indonesia. In his remarks, Mr Støre emphasised the importance of a global effort to protect forests and oceans.

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Battery initiative to promote renewable energy in developing countries

News story | 02/12/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In the course of 2024, a new partnership will devote at least USD 1 billion in a historic effort to integrate batteries into the energy systems of developing countries. The aim is to provide millions of people with reliable access to solar and wind power. This is the ambitious goal of the initiative launched by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre during COP28.

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Støre and Kerry call for accelerated efforts to cut emissions from shipping

News story | 01/12/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry are co-leading an international initiative to accelerate reduction of emissions from the shipping sector. Under the Green Shipping Challenge event, various countries and the shipping industry proposed 61 measures to reduce emissions from shipping. The measures were announced at the beginning of COP28 in Dubai.

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Norway increases funding of marine protected areas

News story | 09/12/2023 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway announces additional NOK 20 million in support to the Blue Action Fund. The Blue Action Fund works to protect vulnerable coastal and marine areas and to improve livelihoods and food security for coastal communities.

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Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants and exports of Norwegian seafood

Press release | 08/12/2023 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Negotiators from Norway and the EU have reached agreement on a new funding period for EEA and Norway Grants and on tariff-free quotas for Norwegian seafood exports to the EU.

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Strengthening cooperation on the green transition

News story | 08/12/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Norway and Japan have agreed to cooperate more closely on the green transition. This will open up major opportunities for Norwegian companies.

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Closer cooperation between Norway and Japan

News story | 07/12/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo on Thursday. Norway and Japan are entering into a strategic partnership designed to promote increased cooperation in a range of areas, in particular the green transition.

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The Norwegian Government honours Jon Fosse

Press release | 07/12/2023 | Ministry of Culture and Equality

On the occasion of Jon Fosse being awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Norwegian Government is establishing a new, annual initiative in honour of the author – an annual Fosse lecture, which will be held alongside an event organised by the National Library of Norway, where a Fosse stipend will also be awarded. In this way, the Government wants to demonstrate how important Fosse’s literary works are, both for Norway and internationally.

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Week 49

COP28: Norway to provide NOK 270 million to new climate fund

Press release | 02/12/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced at the UN climate summit (COP28) in Dubai that Norway will provide NOK 270 million to the new fund for loss and damage associated with climate change (Loss and Damage Fund).

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Prime Minister Støre´s statement at World Climate Action Summit

Speech/statement | 02/12/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister

Mr President, We are in Dubai to carve out a clear way forward for 1.5 and climate resilience. Energy transition is the linchpin of a roadmap for ambition and action. We must join forces behind a collective commitment to phase out use of unabated fossil fuels.

By Statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre

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Norway invests NOK 200 million in clean cooking solutions in Africa

Press release | 02/12/2023 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Over 2.3 billion people do not have access to clean cooking facilities and must use charcoal and other fossil fuels to put food on the table, putting their health at risk. Norway announces a NOK 200 million agreement that will give up to 3.6 million people in Africa access to clean cooking.

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Indonesia and Norway strengthen joint efforts to beat climate change

Press release | 01/12/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister

Indonesia is a global leader in reducing deforestation – now with the lowest reported levels in 20 years. To recognize Indonesia’s impressive results, Norway announces a contribution of 100 million US dollars to support the country’s continuous efforts.

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Norway has delivered the first F-16’s to Romania

News story | 01/12/2023 | Ministry of Defence

– Three pilots from Romania will take off from Rygge Airfield this week with three overhauled F-16 back home to Romania. The purchase of F-16 will aid in the modernization and defence of Romania, an allied nation in NATOs eastern flank, that also share boarders with Ukraine. It is an important milestone that we are marking today, when these fighter jets are delivered to Romania, states Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram (Centre Party).

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Norway will develop a new super missile

News story | 24/11/2023 | Ministry of Defence

Norway is the world leader in missile production and produces one of the most advanced missiles in the world. Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) reports that the government will now begin the development of the next generation missile. The development of this missile will be done in cooperation with Germany.

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Norway will implement new rules for taxation of large multinational enterprises

Press release | 24/11/2023 | Ministry of Finance

Today the Government put forward a Bill to the Norwegian parliament to implement internationally agreed rules on global minimum tax. This will deter profit shifting and ensure large business groups pay at least 15 per cent tax on their profits. The rules have been developed in an extended OECD collaboration with over 140 jurisdictions and will apply in Norway from 1 January 2024.

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NOU 2023: 18 - Gene technology in a sustainable future

Norwegian Official Report (NOU) | 06/06/2023 | Ministry of Climate and Environment

Summary of Chapter 1 in Official Norwegian Report (NOU) 2023:18 Gene technology in a sustainable future. Below is a brief summary of Chap. 1 (Sammendrag og hovedkonklusjoner) in English. The summary is not a part of the report, but was prepared by the Public Committee and the Secretariat as an aid for those who do not speak Norwegian.

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One Planet Polar Summit, Paris

Speech/statement | 10/11/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister

Monsieur le Président, Excellences, Mesdames et Messieurs,La Norvège est une nation polaire. – Cet une partie importante (intégrante) de notre identité, nos perspectives, nos ressources et nos opportunités. – Le monde vu du nord.

By Statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre | Paris, France

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Meld. St. 27 (2022–2023) - A good life throughout Norway – regional and rural policy for the future

Report to the Storting | 20/06/2023 | Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
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