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The committee appointed to review the consequences of the EEA Agreement and Norway’s other agreements with the EU presented its report today. Read more

“Norway has today offered up to 6 billion SDR (equivalent to 7 billion euros) to the International Monetary Fund, as a bilateral loan to contribute to stabilising the European and international economy, and thus also to safeguard the Norwegian economy and Norwegian jobs”, says Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg. Read more

The EEA and Norway Grants are helping to facilitate dialogue between the two communities on the divided island of Cyprus. A large proportion of the funds provided in the period up to 2014 are earmarked for civil society support. The Memoranda of Understanding were signed in Nicosia 12 December. Read more

“Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman are each in their own right worthy winners of the Nobel Peace Prize. The Government welcomes the award of this year’s prize to these three women. It is recognition of women’s non-violent efforts to promote peace and democracy,” said Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Read more

“In the white paper on the High North, the Government sets out ambitious goals for Norway’s efforts in the High North over the next 20–30 years. The main focus of the white paper is on foreign policy, but emphasis is also placed on how the High North policy is to promote employment and value creation across the country as a whole,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Read more

Spain and Norway are to cooperate on research and development in the field of renewable energy, through the EEA and Norway Grants, with a particular focus on hydropower, solar power, wind power and wave power. Read more

"The major challenges facing Europe today are a reminder that the economy, politics and society are inextricably linked, at both international and national level," Foreign Minister Støre said in his speech to the Storting 17 November 2011. Read more

Climate finance is crucial, but only a part of a negotiation package during the UN climate negotiations in Durban in November-December. That was one message from the Norwegian climate negotiator Henrik Harboe when he and the European Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard spoke at a conference on climate finance in Brussels. Read more

Mr Atle Leikvoll is the new Norwegian Ambassador to the EU. He has been in Brussels on numerous occasions, he has negotiated with the EU and led the work with EEA and European affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Read more

Through the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway participate in a single market. There are significant disparities between European countries in terms of economic and social development. Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are helping to bolster economic and social cohesion in Europe, and strengthen cooperation within the EEA, through the EEA and Norway Grants. Read more

The Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre held a lecture on Europe at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) in Bergen on the 15th of September. Read more

Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg commented, “This is an important recognition of the role they have played in ensuring women’s safety and right to participate in peace-building work. Women’s participation is crucial in promoting peace and preventing conflict.” Read more

The co-operation between the Mission of Norway to the EU and the Norwegian Embassy in Belgium will be further strengthened. Niels Engelschiøn will have two functions at Norway House in Brussels – both as Minister at the Mission of Norway to the EU and as Norway’s new ambassador to Belgium. Read more

"The Syrian regime has not stopped the violence against its own people in spite of international condemnation. We agree with the clear signals from the EU to the regime in Syria. Norway will therefore align itself with the EU’s expanded sanctions against Syria,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Read more

The Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre took part in the discussions about the peace process in the Middle East when EU foreign ministers met for their informal meeting in Sopot in Poland September 2. Read more

The brochure ”Norway and the EU – partners for Europe” is now available with updated facts and numbers. The brochure, which was first made in 2009, is made for foreign audience and explains Norway's relations to the EU through our membership in the EEA and Schengen as well as other forms of cooperation. Read more

“On Sunday 21 August we commemorated those who died in the attacks on the government offices in Oslo and Utøya. Seventy-seven precious lives were lost. Many people were permanently injured. Many have wounds that cannot be seen,” said Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg. Read more

The Norwegian Embassy in Brussels and the Mission of Norway to the EU would like to express our profound gratitude for all the messages of condolence we have received in the aftermath of the tragedies that took place in Oslo and on the island of Utøya on 22 July. We are very thankful for your compassion. Read more

Norway is in mourning after the terrible attacks in Oslo and at Utøya. We are all joined together in deep respect and sympathy for those who have lost their lives. You can use this online book of condolences to write messages of sympathy for the victims, their families and everyone else who has been affected by the attacks on the government buildings and Utøya. Read more

“If one man can show so much hatred, imagine how much love we can show together.” So said a young woman who lost friends on the island of Utøya during the attacks of Friday 22 July. The quote has been widely embraced by survivors, families and political leaders in Norway. Read more