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Norway to increase support to Ukraine by NOK 50 billion

Press release Date: 04/04/2025

The Government has proposed a substantial increase in Norway’s military support to Ukraine in 2025, in line with the broad-based political agreement reached in the Storting.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Hungary’s decision to withdraw from the ICC

News story Date: 04/04/2025

'Hungary’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) is deeply regrettable. In these turbulent geopolitical times, we need binding international cooperation and continued respect for the international legal order more than ever', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe are crucial for Norway’s security

Press release Date: 04/04/2025

Today, the government presented a white paper to the parliament on Norway’s efforts to promote democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in Europe.

Better Measures to Detect Irregular Migration

Press release Date: 02/04/2025

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has sent out for consultation proposals for amendments to the Immigration Act and regulations to implement the Eurodac Regulation from 2024 into Norwegian law.

Statement by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on attacks on humanitarian workers in Gaza

News story Date: 02/04/2025

Norway strongly condemns the attacks on humanitarian workers in Gaza.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Finland considering withdrawal from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention

News story Date: 02/04/2025

'I regret Finland’s intention to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyj

Speech/statement Date: 20/03/2025

'The tripling of the Norwegian support to Ukraine, which has been agreed unanimously by the Parliament, is now being immediately translated into support for artillery ammunition, for drone capacity, and also for investment in Ukraine’s own industry,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

State Secretary Kravik’s remarks at the donor conference for Syria in Brussels

Speech/statement Date: 18/03/2025

State Secretary Andreas Kravik's remarks at international donor conference for Syria hosted by the EU in Brussels.

Address to the Storting on the security policy situation

Speech/statement Date: 11/03/2025

'Norway has two main objectives in increasing its allocation: First, to support Ukraine in its legitimate fight to defend itself. Ukraine must be able to withstand Russia’s attacks. The country is under severe pressure. Second, we will actively support the European peace plan that is currently being developed. We may be at the start of a new phase of the war. We may soon see a ceasefire,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Remarks by Foreign Minister Eide at G20 meeting

Speech/statement Date: 21/02/2025

Remarks by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide at G20 meeting In Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Prime Minister’s remarks at a panel discussion on “Fortifying Democratic Resilience”

Speech/statement Date: 14/02/2025

'I think these issues about securing people's ability to live decent lives, combined with managing their daily economic outcome, safety of their children, investing in sports, leisure and activity for children, so they get involved in the community, that is where the Centre-left parties should be,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Opening speech at the international conference in the SYNERGY Network against Gender-based and Domestic Violence

Speech/statement Date: 13/02/2025