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Week 45

New NASAMS cooperative arrangement established between Norway, Raytheon and KONGSBERG

News story | 31/10/2023 | Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian Ministry of Defence today announced a new collaborative arrangement between Norway, Raytheon, an RTX business, and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace on the Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, or NASAMS. The agreement, which was signed at the Norwegian ambassador’s residence in Washington, D.C., will lay the foundation to further enhance NASAMS’ already robust and combat-proven air defence capabilities.

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Meld. St. 1 (2023–2024) - The National Budget 2024

Report to the Storting | 06/10/2023 | Ministry of Finance



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Week 44

The Minister of Petroleum and Energy's speech at the Energy Conference between Norway and the EU

Speech/statement | 24/10/2023 | Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland held this speech at the Energy Conference between Norway and the European Union in Brussels on 24th October 2023.

By Olje- og energiminister Terje Aasland

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Mehl in Luxembourg: We must safeguard Norway in an unsafe world

Press release | 19/10/2023 | Ministry of Justice and Public Security

On Thursday, 19 October, Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl participated in the meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council in Luxembourg. Among others, the agenda included measures to strengthen the EU’s security in light of the terrorist attack in Brussels, the situation in the Middle East, internal security and migration in Europe, and other important discussions on asylum and migration.

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Week 42

Providing support for civilians following earthquakes in Afghanistan

Press release | 11/10/2023 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The earthquakes in western Afghanistan has brought further suffering to an already hard-hit population. We are now increasing Norway’s support in order to provide life-saving assistance to those affected,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

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Prop. 2 LS (2023–2024) - Resource rent tax on onshore wind power

Proposition | 06/10/2023 | Ministry of Finance



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Week 41

A Strong Defence Budget for Demanding Times News story | 06/10/2023 | Ministry of Defence The Norwegian Government´s proposal for the 2024 defence budget increases national defence capability and strengthens military readiness at a time of war in Europe. It also follows up Norway’s commitments to NATO and demonstrates solidarity with Ukraine. News alert about: Defence and The economy

The National Budget 2024: A budget to safeguard Norwegian households Press release | 06/10/2023 | Ministry of Finance The budget for 2024 provides security and opportunity for people and businesses throughout Norway. There are expenditure increases in several areas due to war in Europe, a record number of refugees and higher prices. The Government’s priorities are good public services and support for the most vulnerable, along with security and stability. Norway will play its part in helping Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees. The Government will continue to implement the green transition and take action to achieve our climate goals. News alert about: The economy

Prop. 1 LS (2023–2024) - Taxes 2024 Proposition | 06/10/2023 | Ministry of Finance News alert about: The economy

Government budget 2024: Norway will continue to receive patients from Ukraine News story | 06/10/2023 | Ministry of Health and Care Services The government has proposed a grant of NOK 200 million in 2024 to support the treatment of patients from Ukraine in Norwegian hospitals. To date, more than 300 patients have arrived in Norway as part of the medevac scheme. Since the start of the war, the Norwegian public health service has demonstrated a significant ability and willingness to provide good treatment to patients from Ukraine. News alert about: The economy

The National Budget 2024: Key Figures in the National Budget 2024 Press release | 06/10/2023 | Ministry of Finance The Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures at 8 am, prior to the publication of the budget at 9 am. More detailed projections will be published in the National Budget. News alert about: The economy

The National Budget 2024: The Government will introduce a resource rent tax on onshore wind power from 2024 Press release | 06/10/2023 | Ministry of Finance, Office of the Prime Minister The Government is today presenting a modified bill for the introduction of a resource rent tax on onshore wind power from 2024. The proposal will ensure that a larger share of the value added in the wind power industry will accrue to society as a whole. Host municipalities will be better off under the proposal. Government revenues will initially be marginal, largely due to generous transitional arrangements for existing wind farms. News alert about: The economy

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Week 39

Nearly NOK 1 billion in support to small-scale farmers and fishers

Press release | 23/09/2023 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim announced before thousands of spectators at an event in Central Park that Norway is increasing its support to efforts to enhance food security.

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Many climate solutions to be found in the oceans

News story | 20/09/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister

According to an updated report from the High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, ocean-based climate solutions can provide 35 % of the cuts in emissions needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C by 2050. The report was presented at the meeting of the Ocean Panel during the UN General Assembly High-level Week.

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Norway donates cargo carriers to Ukraine

News story | 19/09/2023 | Ministry of Defence

Norway will donate approximately 50 tracked cargo carriers to Ukraine. - These are important to get supplies to areas where there are no roads, says Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.

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Week 38

MCC: Gram's speech at The NATO Military Committee Conference 2023 in Oslo

Speech/statement | 16/09/2023 | Ministry of Defence

Here you can read the speeches of Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram and Chief of Defence Eirik Kristoffersen.

By Forsvarsminister Bjørn Arild Gram

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Human rights for persons with intellectual disabilities

Report | 13/09/2023 | Ministry of Culture and Equality

This is an EasyRead version of the white paper Meld. St. 8 (2022-2023)

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Norway and German mark production start of world leading submarine design

News story | 12/09/2023 | Ministry of Defence

– Norway and Germany are now setting a new standard for allied cooperation by becoming the first countries to build and operate identical submarines. Today we marked the opening of the world’s most modern production facility for conventional submarines, and production start of the world’s most modern conventional submarine, the 212CD, said Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram (Centre Party) from Norway.

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Norway and Germany signed a new declaration of intent agreed to enhance the bilateral co-operation in the area of security and defence

News story | 12/09/2023 | Ministry of Defence

September 12th 2023 Defence ministers Gram (Norway) and Pistorius (Germany) signed an agreement to deepen and broaden the cooperation between the countries.

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Week 37

Norway prolongs forest partnership with Ethiopia

News story | 05/09/2023 | Ministry of Climate and Environment

Forest protection and restoration play a vital role in Ethiopia’s efforts to reduce emissions. Today at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Norway announced 25 million USD in funding to support Ethiopia’s ambitions(*).

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Norsk-britisk forsvarsindustriseminar i Bergen 2. - 3. oktober 2023

 

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Norsk-britisk forsvarsindustriseminar i Bergen 2. - 3. oktober 2023

Norsk - britisk forsvarsindustriseminar i Bergen 2. - 3. oktober 2023 Bli oppdatert på britisk-norsk forsvarsindustri- og materiellsamarbeid. Møt representanter fra britiske og norske myndigheter og industri i Bergen 2.-3. oktober 2023. Påmeldingen er åpen. Les mer

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Speech by the Prime Minister at the opening of Hywind Tampen

Speech/statement | 24/08/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister

Your Royal Highness, Ladies and gentlemen, we are now standing right in the middle of what has become Norway’s electricity powerhouse.

By Statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre

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Nyhetsbrev fra FSI

 

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FSI-messen 2023 - Arendalsuka 2023, takk for i år.

FSi-messen 2023 31. august - fortsatt mulig å registrere seg som besøkende 31. august skjer det - Vi inviterer vi nok en gang til FSi-messe på Akershus Festning. Utstillingen er fullbooket med nærmere 70 utstillere. Registrering for besøkende er åpen. Les mer

Arendalsuka 2023 - Takk for i år Maritim satsning og Forsvarsindustriens rolle i fremtidens forsvar på agendaen i Arendal. Les mer

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Week 31

The IMF's Article IV consultation for 2023 has been completed

News story | 26/07/2023 | Ministry of Finance

On 8 June, the IMF's delegation to Norway presented its yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy to the government. The full report has now been concluded by the IMF Executive Board.

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Week 29

Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine Press release | 12/07/2023 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Office of the Prime Minister ‘Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine is continuing unabated. Many Ukrainians are in need of life-saving medical treatment. I am pleased that Norway is now extending the agreement with Scandinavian Airlines and the EU to transport Ukrainian patients to Norway and other European countries for medical care,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. News alert about: European policy

There’s a model for Ukraine’s future Euro-Atlantic integration: The Baltics Speech/statement | 11/07/2023 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs Foreign affairs ministers Lars Løkke Rasmussen (Denmark), Margus Tsahkna (Estonia), Elina Valtonen (Finland), Thordis Kolbrun Reykfjord Gylfadottir (Iceland), Arturs Krisjanis Karins (Latvian prime minister; acting foreign minister), Gabrielius Landsbergis (Lithuania), Anniken Huitfeldt (Norway) and Tobias Billström (Sweden). By Utenriksminister Anniken Huitfeldt | Opinion in The Washinton Post, 10 July 2023 News alert about: Defence and European policy

Historic Summit for Norway, the Nordic countries and NATO Press release | 11/07/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister When the heads of state and government convene at the Vilnius Summit on Tuesday, they will adopt new regional defence plans and reaffirm support for Ukraine. With the agreement to move forward on Sweden’s accession to NATO, this is the first Summit meeting where the Nordic region is represented as a unified region in the Alliance. News alert about: Defence

Norway will continue to contribute Norwegian forces in Lithuania Press release | 10/07/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence The Norwegian Government has now decided to extend the participation of Norwegian forces in NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in Lithuania until the end of 2024. Norway has participated in the eFP since it was first deployed in 2017, and is contributing a company of up to 150 military personnel. News alert about: Defence

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NATO DIANA er igang - Teknologidager med Hæren - Besøk FSi-messen på Akershus festning

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Klart for teknologidager med Hæren - Fortsatt noen ledige utstillingsplasser I samarbeid med Hærens Våpenskole arrangerer FSi Teknologidager i Rena leir 23. - 24. august 2023. Temaet i år er: "Future Arctic Land Warfare: What will Unmanned, Autonomous and Manned-Unmanned Teaming look like on a Nordic Battlefield?" Les mer

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Week 26

The government is facilitating a new ocean industry - seabed mineral activities

Press release | 20/06/2023 | Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

The government proposes to open parts of the Norwegian continental shelf for commercial seabed mineral activities. In addition, the government presents a strategy demonstrating how Norway aims to be a global leader in a fact- and knowledge-based management of seabed mineral resources. Environmental considerations will be safeguarded throughout the value chain, and extraction will only be permitted if the industry can demonstrate sustainability and responsible practices.

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Welcome speech at the SYNERGY Conference

Speech/statement | 15/06/2023 | Ministry of Justice and Public Security



By Statssekretær Geir Indrefjord | Welcome speech at the "SYNERGY Conference: How to ensure Roma women’s access" 15 to justice?"

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Norway and Denmark cooperate on new donations to Ukraine

News story | 15/06/2023 | Ministry of Defence

Norway and Denmark agree to donate an additional 9,000 rounds of artillery to Ukraine. Norway provides the shells, while Denmark donates fuzes and propellant charges.

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Opening statement at the conference on Norway-India collaboration in research education and innovation

Speech/statement | 12/06/2023 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister Anniken Huitfeldt’s opening statement at the conference "Sustainable Pathways – Norway-India collaboration in research, education and innovation” at Deichmanske library, Oslo, June 12 2023.

By Utenriksminister Anniken Huitfeldt

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The visit of Prime Minister Støre to the Foreign Press Association (FPA)

Speech/statement | 22/05/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister

‘The last year has highlighted the importance of Norwegian gas; we were able to increase our gas export by 8-10%, on top of what has already been a high level, partly contributing to level up the storage of gas in Europe, especially in Germany’, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at a meeting with FPA.

By Statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre | Oslo

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Week 23

Joint long-term support to Ukraine

News story | 30/05/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Oslo on Tuesday. They discussed a range of issues including NATO’s relationship with Ukraine and ways in which Sweden, Finland and Norway can work together in NATO.

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Week 22

Norway is assessing how to contribute to training and education of Ukrainian personnel on fighter aircraft

News story | 25/05/2023 | Ministry of Defence

- Norway will consider how to contribute to the education and training of Ukrainian personnel on the F-16 fighter plane, says Norwegian minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram.

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Future Acquisitions For the Norwegian Defence Sector 2023–2030

Plans/strategy | 22/05/2023 | Ministry of Defence

A central feature in the annual updating of the Investment Plan is the preparation and publication of an unclassified overview of long-term requirements and objectives.

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Statement at the Council of Europe Summit in Reykjavik

Speech/statement | 17/05/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister

Statement by Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the Council of Europe Summit, Reykjavik 16-17 May 2023. The statement was delivered by Helge Seland, Norway’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe.

By Statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre

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Statement from Bjørn Arild Gram meeting Ben Wallace in Northwood Speech/statement | 18/05/2023 | Ministry of Defence News alert about: Defence

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Week 19

Statement by the Prime Minister at the press conference: Plan to reach 2 %

Speech/statement | 03/05/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister

Good afternoon everyone, welcome to today’s press conference. We have invited you here to tell you about our plans to strengthen the Norwegian Armed Forces and the defence alliance that we are a part of.

By Statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre

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Norwegian Government plans to meet NATO’s 2 % goal by 2026

Press release | 02/05/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Defence

Strengthening defence and emergency preparedness is one of the Government’s main priorities in the years to come.

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Remarks by Prime Minister Støre at the 2nd North Sea Summit in Ostend

Speech/statement | 24/04/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister

Thank you, Alexander [De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium], it is good to be ‘the new kid on the block’ with my friends around the North Sea, the emerging, biggest energy region, potentially, in the world. Norway is, as you said, the largest provider of energy to Europe. That situation was emphasized last year; we were able to increase our export of gas by some 8-10 percent; that represent 100 TWh of extra energy into Europe. And – we will be able to maintain that for the next few years, so that we can forward the transition.

By Statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre | Ostend, Belgium

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Opening remarks by the Prime Minister at The High North Dialogue conference in Bodø

Speech/statement | 19/04/2023 | Office of the Prime Minister

The first pillar of Norway’s Arctic policy is the green transition, absolutely key. I see this as an opportunity, a game changer, we are moving from the age of petroleum production to renewable energy production. A lot of that will happen in the north, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre | The High North Dialogue conference at the High North Centre

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