https://worldleaders.website/leader-no-pm.htmlThe public schedule of Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Norway, from official sources via World Leaders Daily.enThu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/foreign-minister-eide-important-to-show-solidarity-with-lebanon/id3171321/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-08-26-Foreign Minister Eide: Important to showWed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000'I am visiting Lebanon to demonstrate our solidarity and support at a very difficult time. The Israeli attacks have caused extensive destruction of homes and critical infrastructure. More than 360 000 persons remain displaced from their homes in southern Lebanon,' said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/foreign-minister-in-syria-clear-progress/id3171215/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-08-25-Foreign Minister Eide in Syria: PromisinTue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Norway increases its support for Syria’s reconstruction by NOK 150 million (USD 15 million).https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/joint-statement-from-the-leaders-of-the-united-kingdom-france-germany-italy-the-netherlands-canada-and-norway-on-the-e1-west-bank-settlement-plan/id3171056/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-08-21-Joint Statement from the Leaders of the Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Joint Statement from the Leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden and Belgium on the E1 West Bank Settlement Plan.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/changes-among-the-state-secretaries11/id3170965/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-08-21-Changes among the state secretariesFri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has honourably discharged Mr. Kristoffer Thoner as state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/norway-allocates-nok-10-million-to-earthquake-response-in-colombia/id3170397/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-08-14-Norway allocates NOK 10 million to earthFri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Norway increases its support to local earthquake response efforts in Colombia with NOK 10 million. The funding will be drawn from reserve funds earmarked for humanitarian crises and will be allocated to the Red Cross Movement. This contribution is in addition to Norway’s support channeled through humanitarian relief funds.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/changes-among-the-state-secretaries10/id3169884/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-08-07-Changes among the state secretariesFri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Gunn Karin Gjul as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Astri Aas-Hansen, as of 15 August 2026.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/norway-strengthens-efforts-against-landmines-and-explosives-globally/id3169173/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-08-06-Norway Strengthens Efforts Against LandmThu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Norway commits NOK 580 million to humanitarian efforts aimed at protecting civilians from landmines and explosive remnants of war. The funding will also cover victim assistance and advocacy to strengthen international norms and legal instruments, including the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/changes-among-the-political-advisers7/id3169419/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-07-31-Changes among the political advisersFri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Mr. Anders Vissers Brabrand resigns as political adviser to Minister of Agriculture and Food Nils Kristen Sandtrøen, as of 1 August 2026.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/the-us-introduces-a-new-tariff-rate-on-goods-from-norway/id3169293/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-07-28-The US introduces a new tariff rate on gTue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000The US has announced new tariff rates on goods from a number of countries, including Norway. Norwegian goods subject to the measure will face an additional tariff of 12.5 per cent. This replaces the global additional tariff of 10 per cent, which expired on Friday 24 July.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/innforer-handelsforbud-mot-produkter-fremstilt-ved-tvangsarbeid/id3169230/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-07-21-The Norwegian Government introduces a trTue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Norwegian Government has decided to introduce a trade ban on products made using forced labour, including child labour.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/opening-of-the-national-memorial-site-for-22-july-at-the-government-quarter2/id3168433/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-07-21-Opening of the National Memorial Site foTue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000The national memorial site commemorating the events of 22 July 2011 will be officially opened at the Government Quarter on Sunday, 19 July, at 3:00 p.m. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon, Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Tung, Minister of Education Kari Nessa Nordtun, as well as representatives of the 22 July Support Group and the Workers' Youth League (AUF), will participate in the opening ceremony.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/opening-of-the-national-memorial-site-for-22-july-at-the-government-quarter/id3169189/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-07-18-Opening of the National Memorial Site foSat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000The national memorial site commemorating the events of 22 July 2011 will be officially opened at the Government Quarter on Sunday, 19 July, at 3:00 p.m. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon, Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Tung, Minister of Education Kari Nessa Nordtun, as well as representatives of the 22 July Support Group and the Workers' Youth League (AUF), will participate in the opening ceremony.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/norway-joins-agreement-establishing-special-tribunal-for-ukraine/id3169123/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-07-15-Norway Joins Agreement Establishing SpecWed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will join the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. Holding Russia accountable for crimes committed against Ukraine is a key priority for the Norwegian Government.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/imo-hedrer-redningsdykkeren-adrian-willyson-brask/id3168912/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-07-08-IMO Honours Rescue Diver Adrian WillysonWed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000The 2026 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea will be presented posthumously to Adrian Willyson Brask. The award is presented annually by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations specialized agency for shipping, to recognize acts of outstanding bravery at sea.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/signerte-avtale-med-litauen-om-standardiserte-fartoy/id3168944/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-07-08-NATO-toppmøtet: Norway and Lithuania sigWed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000During the NATO Summit on 8 July, Norway and Lithuania signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning Lithuania’s intended cooperation with Norway on standardised vessels, including the possible procurement of Norwegian-developed vessels for the Lithuanian Armed Forces.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/tolv-land-tar-storre-ansvar-for-maritim-sikkerhet-i-nord/id3168941/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-07-08-Twelve countries agree to take greater rWed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eleven European countries and Canada have decided to cooperate more closely on security in the North Atlantic, the Arctic and the Baltic Sea. This decision was announced at the NATO Summit in Ankara.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/joint-commitment-by-european-allies-and-canada/id3168942/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-07-08-Joint Commitment by European Allies and Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom have reinforced their commitment to take greater maritime responsibility for deterrence and defence in the North Atlantic, the Baltic Sea and the Arctic Ocean.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/nye-norske-bidrag-til-ukrainas-luftvern/id3168923/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-07-07-Further Norwegian support for Ukraine’s Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Norway is now providing an additional NOK 3 billion to strengthen Ukraine's air defence systems.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/norway-increases-support-for-demining-in-ukraine/id3168916/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-07-07-Norway increases support for demining inTue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Norwegian Government is strengthening its long-term efforts for humanitarian mine clearance in Ukraine. Through Norad, Norway is allocating up to NOK 400 million over four years to three organisations that will help protect civilians and reduce the risks posed by landmines, cluster munitions and other explosive hazards.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/store-og-eide-motte-kinas-utenriksminister-i-oslo/id3168658/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-07-07-Prime Minister Støre and Foreign MinisteTue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Oslo today. They discussed international issues and relations between Norway and China.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/canada-inngar-historisk-ubatsamarbeid-med-tyskland-og-norge/id3168664/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-07-07-Canada to enter into historic submarine Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Canada has decided to procure the same type of submarines as Norway and Germany. Canada’s participation in the German-Norwegian submarine programme will strengthen NATO’s overall defence capabilities in the north and open up new opportunities for Norwegian industry.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/changes-among-the-political-advisers6/id3168429/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-07-03-Changes among the political advisersFri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Ms. Rikke Oline Grava resigns as political adviser to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Lene Vågslid, as of 1 August 2026.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/1-million-euro-i-norsk-bidrag-til-stottefond-for-transportsektoren-i-ukraina/id3167633/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-07-02-Norway Contributes €1 Million to SupportThu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000At the major donor conference, the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, the Norwegian Minister of Transport today announced an initial allocation of €1 million to the support fund for Ukraine’s transport sector.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/efta-and-vietnam-conclude-free-trade-agreement/id3168321/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-07-02-EFTA and Vietnam conclude free trade agrThu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Norway and the other EFTA countries today reached agreement with Vietnam on a free trade agreement. The agreement will give Norwegian businesses better access to a rapidly growing market in Asia.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/statement-by-state-secretary-andreas-motzfeldt-kravik-on-the-situation-in-palestine/id3168230/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-07-02-Statement by State Secretary Andreas MotThu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000‘I am appalled by the images coming out of Gaza and by the desperate situation for the civilian population‘, says State Secretary Kravik.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/norway-steps-up-energy-support-for-ukraine/id3167531/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-07-01-Norway steps up energy support for UkraiWed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Norway is providing NOK 900 million to help Ukraine repair its energy infrastructure and invest in new energy solutions. The funding will help secure electricity supplies and make the energy system less vulnerable to future attacks.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/statement-by-state-secretary-andreas-kravik-on-the-strait-of-hormuz/id3168055/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-30-Statement by State Secretary Andreas KraTue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000‘It is very welcoming news that all vessels with Norwegian affiliations that wished to do so have now finally been able to transit the Strait of Hormuz. For Norway’s maritime industry, the past months have been exceptionally challenging‘, says State Secretary Kravik.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/regjeringens-innspill-til-industrial-accelerator-act-eus-forslag-til-ny-industrilov/id3167597/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-25-The Government’s Contribution to the IndThu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, has on behalf of the Norwegian Government, sent a letter to the European Commission Vice-President Stephane Séjourné, commenting on the proposal for a new Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA)https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/joint-statement-on-the-situation-in-el-obeid-sudan/id3167381/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-23-Joint statement on the situation in El OTue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Norway and several European countries issue joint statement on the situation in El Obeid, Sudan.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/new-target-for-waiting-times-in-hospitals-patients-should-normally-have-received-treatment-or-have-started-treatment-within-60-days/id3166801/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-19-New target for waiting times in hospitalFri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Government is setting a new target for waiting times and introducing new measures to ensure quicker access to healthcare services. Through “Rett på time” ("Right to an Appointment”) and “Mitt sykehusvalg” (“My Hospital Choice”), patients will, among other things, have a better overview and more options within our public health service.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/new-report-maps-norways-role-in-critical-raw-materials/id3166844/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-19-New report maps Norway’s role in criticaFri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth today received a report from Prosess21 and the Research Council of Norway, providing the first comprehensive assessment of where Norwegian industry plays a role in strategic and critical value chains.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/proposal-for-a-bill-banning-trade-with-israeli-settlements-in-palestine-announced-for-public-consultation/id3166860/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-19-Proposal for a bill banning trade with IFri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Norwegian citizens and Norwegian companies must not contribute to sustaining unlawful settlements. The settlement policy undermines the prospects for a two-state solution in which both Israelis and Palestinians can live in peace and freedom. Today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is announcing a consultation on a proposal for a new bill prohibiting trade in goods produced in Israeli settlements in Palestine that are in violation of international law. The proposal follows up on Storting resolutions No 1250 of 20 June 2025 and No 78 of 5 December 2025.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/norway-to-open-consulate-general-in-greenland/id3166737/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-19-Norway to open Consulate General in GreeFri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Norway is strengthening its presence in Greenland and will open a Consulate General in Nuuk to further develop cooperation with Greenland at a time when the Arctic is gaining increasing strategic importance.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/changes-among-the-state-secretaries/id3166842/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-19-Changes among the state secretariesFri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000In today’s Council of State, the King has decided to extend Ms. Marte Ingul’s constitution as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Oldernes Tung from 1 August to 31 August 2026.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/for-africa-by-africa-with-support-from-norway/id3166528/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-18-For Africa, by Africa – with support froThu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Norway is investing more than NOK 3 billion in efforts to promote more inclusive economic growth and strengthen resilience to future crises in low-income countries in Africa. This contribution to the fight against poverty is channeled through the African Development Fund (ADF) over the next three-year period. Never before have so many African countries themselves contributed to the Fund.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/svalbard-global-seed-vault-crosses-major-milestone-1.4-million-seed-samples-secured/id3166080/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-17-Svalbard Global Seed Vault Crosses MajorWed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened its doors for the second time this year, adding over 15,000 new seed samples. Its collection has now surpassed 1.4 million seed samples, each stored as a safeguard for the future of food and humanity.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/oecd-om-norge-den-okonomiske-aktiviteten-har-tatt-seg-opp/id3166042/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-16-OECD on Norway: Economic activity has piTue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000The OECD today presented its two-year review of the Norwegian economy, with recommendations on how Norway should address key challenges ahead.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/joint-e4-leaders-statement-on-the-us-iran-peace-deal-14-june-2026/id3166047/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-15-Joint E4 Leaders’ Statement on the US-IrMon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Albania, Denmark, Hungary, Iceland, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Romania and Spain on the US-Iran peace deal.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/norway-and-morocco-will-cooperate-on-cutting-emissions/id3158594/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-12-Norway and Morocco will cooperate on cutFri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Norway and Morocco have signed a new agreement outlining cooperation to reduce emissions from Morocco’s power sector.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/norway-and-kenya-sign-a-statement-of-intent-on-the-paris-agreements-article-6/id3164865/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-12-Norway and Kenya sign a statement of intFri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000During Kenya’s President William Ruto’s official visit to Norway this week, Norway and Kenya signed a statement of intent under the Paris Agreement’s article 6.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/increased-customs-duties-on-imports-of-agricultural-products-and-fertilisers-from-russia-and-belarus/id3165480/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-12-Increased customs duties on imports of aFri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Government will introduce increased customs duties on agricultural products and fertilisers from Russia and Belarus as of 1 July.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/how-the-government-will-ensure-sufficient-health-personnel/id3165406/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-12-How the Government will ensure sufficienFri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000In Helsepersonellplan 2040 (the Health Personnel Plan 2040), the Government is launching more than 150 measures to address the expected shortage of personnel in the health and care services. ‘Although the challenge is considerable, it can be resolved. In Helsepersonellplan 2040, we present measures that will ensure enough qualified personnel and health security, also in the future,’ said Minister of Health and Care Services Jan Christian Vestre.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/key-measures-to-increase-the-supply-of-labour/id3165410/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-12-Key measures to increase the supply of lFri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000In Helsepersonellplan 2040 (the Health Personnel Plan 2040), the Government proposes a number of measures to increase the supply of labour. Here are some of them.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/key-measures-to-curb-the-need-for-labour/id3165412/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-12-Key measures to curb the need for labourFri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000In Helsepersonellplan 2040 (the Health Personnel Plan 2040), the Government proposes a number of measures to curb the need for labour. Here are some of them.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/joint-statement-on-iranian-state-threats-and-hayi-claimed-attacks/id3165022/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-10-Joint statement on Iranian State ThreatsWed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Joint statement from 22 countries on state threats relating to Iranian security services and the condemnation of recent Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI) claimed-attacks across Europe.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/clear-un-support-for-legal-climate-obligations/id3165012/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-10-Clear UN Support for Legal Climate ObligWed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Norway voted in favor when the UN General Assembly on 20 May adopted a resolution welcoming the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on states’ obligations in the face of climate change.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/decision-makers-and-peace-mediators-gather-at-the-oslo-forum-2026/id3164863/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-10-Decision-makers and peace mediators gathWed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Today, around 150 mediators, parties to conflicts, and experts are gathering at this year’s Oslo Forum to discuss pathways out of today’s conflicts. Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide is hosting the peace mediation gathering, which Norway organizes together with the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/norway-to-provide-nok-1.2-billion-for-maritime-drones-for-ukraine/id3164745/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-09-Norway to provide NOK 1.2 billion for maTue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Norwegian Government will provide NOK 1.2 billion under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine for the development and procurement of maritime drones for Ukraine in 2026. The funding will also include deliveries of uncrewed surface vessels from both the Norwegian and the Ukrainian industry.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/prime-minister-met-with-president-of-kenya-in-oslo/id3164852/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-09-Prime Minister met with President of KenTue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Tuesday June 9th, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Kenyan President William Ruto for a working dinner. The official visit reaffirms the long-standing, close relationship between Norway and Kenya.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/norway-imposes-additional-sanctions-and-measures-against-violent-settlers-in-the-west-bank/id3164812/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-09-Norway imposes additional sanctions and Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000“Violence by settlers in Palestine has reached extreme levels. Palestinians are being killed and injured, homes and private property are being demolished, and entire communities are being destroyed. At the same time, the Israeli Government is actively facilitating a broad expansion of settlements in breach of international law and illegal Israeli control over the West Bank,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/joint-ministerial-statement-on-the-west-bank/id3164802/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-09-Joint Ministerial Statement on the West Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000In response to the deteriorating situation in the West Bank, we the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Norway and the United Kingdom, have taken coordinated action to introduce sanctions and other measures to hold extremist settlers accountable for the horrific levels of settler violence against Palestinian civilians.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/joint-statement-on-humanitarian-access-in-gaza-and-the-registration-law-affecting-ingos/id3164801/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-09-Joint statement on humanitarian access iTue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000We, the signatories listed below, express our profound concern regarding the catastrophic humanitarian situation that persists in Gaza. The aid entering Gaza has remained largely insufficient, both in quantity and in quality, while nearly the entire population depends on life-saving services.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/nordic-statement-at-the-un-security-council-10166th-meeting-maintenance-of-peace-and-security-of-ukraine/id3164747/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-09-Nordic Statement at the UN Security CounTue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Read the Nordic Statement delivered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland, H.E. Ms. Elina Valtonen, at the UN Security Council, 10166th meeting, Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine on 8 June 2026, in New York.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/joint-statement-on-sudan-political-track/id3164722/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-08-Joint Statement on Sudan: Political TracMon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the countries and organizations of Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, the United Kingdom, African Union (AU), the European Union (EU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the League of Arab States (LAS), and the United Nations (UN) on the occasion of the conclusion of the Quintet (AU, IGAD, LAS, EU, and UN) consultations with Sudanese political stakeholders in Addis Ababa from June 3-5, 2026 following up on the Sudan conference in Berlin of April 15, 2026.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/new-research-centre-for-international-economics-opens-in-norway/id3164574/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-08-New research centre for international ecMon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000A new research centre at the University of Oslo will provide more knowledge about international economics, trade and global developments.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/new-legal-acts-incorporated-into-the-eea-agreement-on-5-june/id3164482/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-05-New legal acts incorporated into the EEAFri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000At today’s meeting of the EEA Joint Committee in Brussels, 55 legal acts were incorporated into the EEA Agreement.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/norway-provides-nok-15-million-to-the-ebola-response-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/id3164449/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-05-Norway provides NOK 15 million to the EbFri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Norway is stepping up its efforts to address the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and is providing NOK 15 million to support the response of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in the region.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/three-new-free-trade-agreements-approved-by-the-storting/id3163752/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-04-Three new free trade agreements approvedThu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Storting has approved three free trade agreements that will give Norwegian companies better access to markets of more than 300 million people.https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/new-ambassadors-from-cote-divoire-panama-and-guatemala/id3164057/?utm_source=regjeringen.no&utm_medium=rssno-pm-2026-06-04-New ambassadors from Côte d’Ivoire, PanaThu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 4 June 2026.