– More and more work on preparedness and strengthening of civil defense is carried out through the EU, says Norwegian Minister of Justice Astri Aas-Hansen, adding that corporation with NATO and the EU is important for Norway's national security. Today she met with EU Council's @bwegter.bsky.social.

🇳🇴 State Secretary Vad Petterson met with Vivian Loonela (📸) from the EU Commission and Charles Fries from the EEAS today to discuss their joint support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Russia, as well as EU's new plans and initiatives on security and defense.

🇳🇴🤝🇨🇾 Norway has today signed the agreement for a new period of #EEAGrants cooperation with Cyprus. The funding will support projects on water management, public health, services for vulnerable groups, and digitalisation in the cultural sector. Read more👉 bit.ly/4917ltm

Norway's Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery took part in the informal ministerial meeting in Copenhagen, where Norway, 26 EU countries, and the UK signed a declaration making culture and trustworthy media cornerstones of defending European democracy👉 bit.ly/3LL5Qpm

🇳🇴🇨🇿 Today, Norway and The Czech Republic signed a new agreement on EEA and Norway Grants. The funding will promote culture, research & innovation, health, education, Roma inclusion and green transition — in line with the Green Alliance between Norway and the EU♻️🌱 Learn more here👉 bit.ly/492DBwa

The #Nordics 🇩🇰🇳🇴🇫🇮🇸🇪 score top four on the 2025 #RuleOfLawIndex by the World Justice Project. Something to be proud of and to defend. But deeply concerning that authoritarianism is on the rise; 68% of all countries backslide on freedoms, checks and balances. worldjusticeproject.org/rule-of-law-...

🇳🇴🇪🇺 Norway has implemented the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia. New measures hit the shadow fleet, banks, energy and aim to stop evasion while further weakening the military-industrial machine. The package entered into force in Norway yesterday. #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

The Norwegian government appointed committee for food systems visited Brussels last week to acquire knowledge about EU’s work on sustainable food systems. 🌾«It's useful to see how the EU is working on similar challenges», says chairman Bent Høie about meeting reps from the European Commission.

The 🇳🇴 government appointed committee for food systems visited Brussels last week to acquire knowledge about EU’s work on sustainable food systems. 🌾«It's useful to see how the EU is working on similar challenges», says chairman Bent Høie about meeting reps from The European Commission.

The inhumane practices of the russian army seem limitless. The moral decay of its political leaders bottomless. Russia must loose this war. Its political leaders and war criminals must be held accountable and punished. #StopRussia #StandWithUkraine

Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and the EU incorporated 38 legal acts into the EEA Agreement today. Among them, guidelines for the TEN-T regulation that aims for a smart, integrated and environmentally friendly European transport network, covering road, rail, maritime and aviation transport.

Ukraine is entering its fourth winter of full-scale war. To secure access to electricity and heating, Norway is providing NOK 1.5 bn in funding through EU’s Ukraine Investment Framework. This is the first Norwegian support through UIF. 🇺🇦🇳🇴🇪🇺 Read more: tinyurl.com/mstrhrns

🇺🇦 President Zelensky and First Lady Zelenska visited Norway today. During the meeting, 🇳🇴 PM Jonas Gahr Støre announced that Norway is providing NOK 1.5 bn in funding to secure electricity and heating for Ukrainians this winter. Read more: tinyurl.com/33phxrna

EU and Norway share goals for research, competitiveness, security and resilience, and face the same societal challenges. Minister of Research and Higher Education Sigrun Aasland stressed at SINTEF’s EU Summit that strong R&I cooperation is key to our common green and secure future🇪🇺🇳🇴

Statement by European leaders in support of Ukraine, 21 October 2025. 🇺🇦🇬🇧🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇵🇱🇪🇺🇳🇴🇫🇮🇩🇰 International borders must not be changed by force. Ukraine must be firmly supported. Pressure on Russia’s economy and defense industry must be ramped up. #StandWithUkraine www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...

We were pleased to participate in “Europe Unplugged: Breaking Russia’s Energy Grip” at Norway House in #Brussels. The event focused on Russian fossil fuel exports to the EU and the urgent need to strengthen #REPowerEU for Europe’s #energy security. @norwayeu.norway.no @ec.europa.eu pa.eu

Europe needs to break Russia's energy grip: «We can do this together», said Yuliia Kyian from the Ukrainian Ministry of Energy on video from Kyiv at our event at Norway House 🇳🇴🇺🇦 @ec.europa.eu, @razomwestand.bsky.social and IEEFA discussed the way forward ahead of the upcoming trilogues 🗣️

As Russia continues its war against Ukraine, Norway strengthens its support: Today the 🇳🇴 Government proposes an increase of NOK 15 bn in civilian support to Ukraine in 2026. ✍️Register for Friday's Norway House event, Breaking Russia's Energy Grip, here: bit.ly/4n5ePyU

Norway and the EU has signed a new agreement on Passenger Name Record (PNR), strengthening cooperation on justice and security. By improving information sharing, the agreement provides the tools to combat terrorism and serious crime, enhancing our collective safety🤝

Norway’s National Data Center Strategy is now available in English 🇳🇴 It outlines how Norway will attract data center investments that drive: 🔹 Sustainable value creation 🔹 Strengthened national security 🔹 Protection of Norwegian interests Read here👉 tinyurl.com/2t63ahbt

🇳🇴🤝🇱🇻 Today, Norway signed a new EEA Grants agreement with Latvia! The funds will support social and economic development, boost preparedness and cybersecurity, promote green technology, and improve correctional services. Read more here👉 bit.ly/3KEZLdL

Norway has introduced stronger collision protection for bus drivers, and is now working to strengthen international requirements: «We need the EU to take an active role in this important work», encouraged @samferdselsdep.bsky.social minister Jon-Ivar Nygård at #bussworldeurope today. 🇳🇴🇪🇺

«Ensuring that children are safe online should be a no-brainer», writes 🇳🇴 Minister of Digitalisation Karianne Tung together with the MEPs Adnan Dibrani and @cschaldemose.bsky.social. They call for a European social media ban for kids under 15 in today's @euobserver.com 👇

🇳🇴State Secretary Martin Østtveit-Moe at the EU Presidency’s high level housing conference in Denmark. EU institutions, member states, cities, experts and civil society discuss Europe’s housing challenges: from rising costs to climate impact and a strained construction sector.

New EEA & Norway Grants agreement with Croatia signed today! €133 million to support cooperation in key areas: green transition, local development, education & justice. The Grants aim to reduce inequalities and strengthen European cooperation👉 bit.ly/3IatavG

State secretary Sissel Kruse Larsen joined EU finance ministers in Copenhagen on Saturday for the informal #ECOFIN meeting. Norway, together with Ukraine, Canada & the UK, was invited to the discussion on economic consequences of rising geopolitical tension 🌍

Today, the EEA Joint Committee incorporated 67 legal acts into the EEA Agreement within areas such as financial services, transport and statistics. 🇳🇴🇮🇸🇱🇮🇪🇺 The meeting kicked off a busy fall semester, during which the highlight is the EEA Council on the 20th of November.

🇳🇴 Health Minister Vestre and State Secretary Mushtaq attended the informal EU ministerial meeting in Copenhagen. How to strengthen preparedness and secure access to critical medicines in response to shared challenges that transcend national borders was among the topics discussed.

Happy International Day of Democracy! 🗳️💓 Strengthening democracy, rule of law and human rights are core priorities of the EEA and Norway Grants. The total budget of €3,268 billion for the 2021-2028 period covers projects in 15 EU Member States🤝 tinyurl.com/5dmzzkey

Today, Norway decided to lower the oil price cap in the sanctions against Russia. The decision is coordinated with the EU’s reduction of its oil price cap. The new price cap for Russian oil that applies in EU countries therefore also applies in Norway 🇳🇴🤝🇪🇺

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide attended the EU Foreign Ministers’ Gymnich meeting in Copenhagen for the discussion on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. It is crucial to maintain the pressure on Russia and maintain European unity around the support for Ukraine 🇺🇦🤝🇪🇺🇳🇴

🇳🇴Norway has launched a new High North strategy📣 "Norway will continue to play a leading and responsible role as a polar nation, with superior knowledge and innovation capacity", says Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. Read more here👉 bit.ly/469xaWe

🇳🇴 stands with 🇺🇦. Norway provides 100M NOK for Norwegian-developed protective masks produced in Ukraine, and +1B NOK to secure gas before winter, as part of the Nansen Support Programme. Read more here 👉 bit.ly/3HtYHZ5

⚖️Minister of Justice and Public Security Astri Aas-Hansen participated in the informal Justice and Home Affairs Council in Copenhagen this week 🇩🇰🇪🇺 On the agenda: 👉Preparedness 👉An effective return system 👉Innovative solutions to address irregular migration 👉Organised crime

In today’s EEA Joint Commitee 55 acts were incorporated into the EEA Agreement. Of the 55 acts incorporated today, a total of 20 are in the field of energy. We wish to highlight this positive development and recognise the joint efforts that have led to this conclusion. 🇳🇴🇪🇺🇮🇸🇱🇮

Yesterday, a new agreement was signed with Portugal under the #EEANorwayGrants 2021-2028.🇵🇹🇳🇴🇮🇸🇱🇮 €126.3M will support: - Blue growth & maritime innovation - Green transition - Combating domestic/gender-based violence & Supporting vulnerable groups - Diverse, sustainable arts & culture

The 🇳🇴 Government published an English summary of its white paper on industrial policy: competitiveness for a new time. 🇳🇴 industry is part of the EU Single Market via the #EEA. Have a look at the state of play for 🇳🇴 industry & our priorities for the future: bit.ly/40AjDnn

Congratulations to our close friend Denmark on taking over the Presidency of the Council of the EU today! 🇩🇰🎉 We look forward to continuing our close cooperation, and wish Denmark a successful presidency 🇳🇴🇪🇺🇩🇰

The Norwegian & Ukrainian Missions to the EU co-hosted an event in the European Parliament yesterday with Razom We Stand, Corisk & the Norwegian Helsinki Committee — on EU energy independence and how sanctions weaken Russia’s war machine #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 🇳🇴 🇪🇺

Congratulations to Norway, winners of the 2025 European Transport Safety Council Road Safety Performance Index Award for outstanding progress in road safety. #PIN2025 www.etsc.eu/pin2025 @norwayeu.norway.no‬ @anderseide.bsky.social

Today ETSC is presenting Norway 🇳🇴 with our annual award for outstanding road safety progress. Ten years ago, Norway took the number one spot for the safest roads in Europe. And they have stayed there ever since. How did they do it? #PIN2025 @norwayeu.norway.no‬ @anderseide.bsky.social

40 years of Schengen 🎉 Schengen facilitates for millions of Europeans to seamlessly move for work, study, family, or simply to explore. Norway has contributed to making Schengen a cornerstone of free movement and shared security as a full member for 25 years. 🇳🇴🇪🇺 #Schengen40

New EEA & Norway Grants agreement signed with Slovakia 🇸🇰 €130.7M will support Slovakian green transition ♻️ social inclusion 🏘️ cultural heritage 🏛️ EEA & Norway Grants aim to help reduce inequalities & strengthen European cooperation. 🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/mt2rvnjp

This week, Minister of Digitalisation Karianne Tung was in Brussels to talk to EU and civil society representatives. The minister discussed topics such as 🧒 Child safety online 🛡️ GDPR 🖥️ AI 🌐 DSA, DMA & AI Act 🛜 Data Center sustainability

The security and defense committee in the European Parliament spent last week observing and learning about Norwegian security and defense in Kirkenes, Oslo and Horten. 🛡️🇪🇺🇳🇴 Main topics of the visit was security in the High North as well as border protection and Norwegian defense capabilities.

One year of historic security and defense partnership with the EU 🇳🇴🤝🇪🇺 @norwaymfa.government.no

Estonia is the second country to sign a new MoU on the 2021-2028 EEA and Norway Grants funding period. 🇪🇪 €72 million has been allocated to cooperation with Estonia, funding programmes such as: 🌿 Green Transition 💻 Green ICT 🧑‍⚕️ Public Health ⚠️ Crises Preparedness

Health Minister Jan Christian Vestre is in Brussels today, opening the negotiations on Norwegian participation in EU’s health preparedness and response. It’s in our common interest that Europe stands united in facing threats affecting our health. 🇳🇴🇮🇸🇱🇮🤝🇪🇺

The Norwegian Government has decided to accept up to 15 new patients from Gaza. Norway is participating in an EU-led operation for the evacuation of patients from Gaza. Since 2024, 206 patients and 450 companions have been evacuated from Gaza and Egypt to 13 European countries.

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide represented Norway at the 60th EEA Council today.🇳🇴🇮🇸🇱🇮🇪🇺 Status of the EEA cooperation and economic security were among the main topics. 🤝 Read the EEA Council Conclusions here: bit.ly/3FmUvJr