🇳🇴 has today implemented a new sanctions package against Russia, aligned with 🇪🇺 19th package. It includes measures targeting the energy and finance sectors, preventing circumvention, weakening the military‑industrial complex, and restricting services to the Russian government.

Norway is extending the cooperation with the EU on medical air transport of Ukrainian patients for treatment at hospitals in Norway and across Europe until the end of 2027🏥🤝 Read more here: bit.ly/3O4w3ko

Norway and Belgium Sign Agreement to Enable Cross Border CO₂ Transport Norway and Belgium have signed a bilateral agreement aimed at facilitating an infrastructure for the transport of CO2 by pipeline from Belgium to the Norwegian Continental Shelf. www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new...

Norway signed an agreement on participation in EU’s Secure Connectivity program today🚀 An entry point for Norwegian industries to provide Europe with secure, independent civil & military space capabilities. Read more👉 bit.ly/4bMPje9

«Voluntary return is the preferred option, but forced returns must be used if deemed necessary», says 🇳🇴 Min. of Justice Astri Aas-Hansen, working with @consilium.europa.eu to reduce irregular migration. She also discussed European preparedness and gender-based violence with @hadjalahbib.bsky.social.

How can the proposed AgoraEU programme be further improved? 📢 Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway highlight 4 priorities in a new position paper. At a time of growing pressure on democratic institutions, cooperation across the 30 EEA States is more important than ever. www.efta.int/media-resour...

Strengthening defense & space cooperation has rapidly become a core component of European security and resilience. Companies like Kongsberg has the tech and innovative edge to play a key role. Good to meet the leadership team in Brussels today 🇳🇴🇪🇺 #Norway #EU #StandWithUkraine #StrongerTogether

«Technology knows no boundaries, and because Norway is a small country we need to work together», says 🇳🇴 Minister of Digitalization Karianne Tung about online fraud and the need to protect minors online, having met with reps from @ec.europa.eu and @euparliament.bsky.social.

How can we make Europe’s construction sites greener? 🚜 Construction machinery is a significant and often overlooked source of emissions. Yesterday we discussed how to accelerate the shift to zero-emissions machinery and the need for measures at EU-level 🇪🇺 A key opportunity for climate action🌱

24/02 🇺🇦 Four years since Russia's illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. See the message from Norway’s and Ukraine’s Ambassadors to the EU @anderseide.bsky.social and Vsevolod Chentsov. @eudiplomacy.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu @consilium.europa.eu

Four years since russia’s unlawful full-scale invasion. Four years of senseless killing and destruction. Four years of russian war crimes, of utter moral decay from putin and his accomplices. Four years of heroic 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 resistance, defending freedom and democracy for all of us. Slava Ukraini!

🚜⚡Join our #event tomorrow in Brussels! Together with the @norwayeu.norway.no & Miljostiftelsen Zero, we'll explore how to accelerate the transition to zero-emission construction machinery. ⏲️Feb 24th, 09:00-11:30 Register here: public-buyers-community.ec.europa.eu/communities/...

🇪🇺🤝🇳🇴 Partners, neighbours and friends.

For over three decades, the European Economic Area Agreement has served as the bedrock of our close cooperation. As discussed with PM Støre, Norway is a key partner for European and international stability. Our commitment to further deepening our relationship is steadfast.

Great to see EU and Norway’s cooperation in action during my visits to the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI), the CBRNE Centre and Oslo University Hospital.

From cutting-edge research and innovation in the defence industry to cooperation on preparedness and resilience, our enduring partnership is a win-win for both the EU and Norway, built on shared expertise, trust, and common strategic interests.

My sincere gratitude goes to the dedicated doctors and nurses at Oslo University Hospital, who have treated hundreds of evacuated Ukrainian patients since the beginning of the war.

Dear Prime Minister Støre, thank you for your hospitality and for the warm welcome to Norway! We very much value Norway’s continued support to Europe’s security.

At a time when multilateralism is under increasing pressure, the strong and enduring partnership between the 🇪🇺 and 🇳🇴 is more important than ever.

Wishing you a productive and enjoyable visit, EU Council President António Costa 🇳🇴🇪🇺

– Possessing advanced systems is not sufficient to counter hybrid drone threats on its own, says Tetiana Ostra of Boryviter Military School, highlighting trained personnel, system integration and continuous learning. Important discussions at Norway House, together with our Ukrainian allies 🇳🇴🇺🇦

Pertinent analysis indeed. More pressure is needed, way to go! Norway is aligned with all EU sanction packages 🇪🇺🇳🇴

At today’s EEA Joint Committee meeting in Brussels, 88 legal acts were added, mostly strengthening food safety, plus finance, transport, chemicals, and animal feed 🤝 Norway spoke on behalf of the EEA EFTA States and updated the EU on the EEA & Norway Grants for 2021–2028 🇪🇺🇳🇴

Patient no. 500 evacuated from 🇺🇦 to 🇳🇴. Norway has now received 504 patients via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, among the highest in Europe. Weekly medical evacuation flights since 2022 are helping ease pressure on Ukraine’s health system. Read more👉 bit.ly/4qpgEsa

Norwegian Minister of Health Jan Christian Vestre in Brussels to discuss health preparedness with @ec.europa.eu Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social and global health resilience with Commissioner Jozef Síkela. Also meeting with Belgian Minister of Health on joint efforts in the health sector 🩺🤝

Highly productive meeting today with Chair of the EU Military Committee, General Seán Clancy. With shared values and strong partnership Norway and the EU will continue to work hard together to strengthen Europe’s security, resilience and defense readiness 🇳🇴🇪🇺 #StrongerTogether @norwayeu.norway.no

– In these times of geopolitical uncertainty, it is good to have Norway as part of our European family […] We will now work even more closely together as we step up our collective efforts on the Arctic and Arctic security, says @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu 🇳🇴🫶🇪🇺

In these times of geopolitical uncertainty, it is good to have Norway as part of our European family. I had an excellent exchange with the Norwegian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence.

Norway is already an integral pillar of European security and defence, with Norwegian companies participating in SAFE joint procurement. We will now work even more closely together as we step up our collective efforts on the Arctic and Arctic security.

Side by side 🇳🇴🇪🇺 The Norwegian Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee met @ec.europa.eu's @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social to discuss Norway–EU relations, security and defence, hybrid threats, preparedness and competitiveness in AI and trade.

Decarbonization of the Norwegian ferry industry has been made possible thanks to political will, as well as a fully integrated European electric ferry value chain. This was the key take away from the Norwegian “Ferrytale” discussion at Norway House today #GreenAlliance @anderseide.bsky.social

The Energy and Environment Committee of the Norwegian Parliament visited Brussels this week. Among the stops were NATO, the European Commission, and the European Parliament. @ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu @stortinget.no

Clean energy technologies, critical raw materials and green maritime corridors were among the topics discussed in the Green Alliance between 🇪🇺 and 🇳🇴 today. «By putting together the strengths of the EU and Norway, we can make it together», says Diana Acconcia from The European Commission 💪

While others may wobble, Norway and the EU are staying the course on climate action & green transition. Today’s 🇪🇺🇳🇴Green Alliance dialogue demonstrated once again strong ambition, commitment and determination💪🌿 #ClimateAction #Innovation #Growth #Competitiveness @ec.europa.eu @norwayeu.norway.no

🇳🇴Norway’s PM Jonas Gahr Støre: Threats have no place among allies. Norway's position is firm: Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Norway fully supports the sovereignty of Denmark. There is broad agreement in NATO on the need to strengthen security in the Arctic, including in Greenland.

Statement on #Greenland and the #Arctic by NATO members Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Full text👇 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇫🇷🇩🇪🇳🇱🇳🇴🇸🇪🇬🇧 #InternationalLaw #Sovereignty #TerritorialIntegrity #Security www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new...

🇳🇴 Ambassador @anderseide.bsky.social met with the EU Council's Working Party on EFTA to discuss Norway’s relationship with the EU and the inner market. Eide highlighted the close cooperation with the EU through the EEA, Schengen, the Green Alliance and in the areas of security and defence 🤝

In Kyiv today, 🇳🇴Norway’s FM Espen Barth Eide announced an emergency support package of EUR 340 million to 🇺🇦Ukraine. Funding is aimed at supporting the energy sector & critical services during russia’s illegal attacks on civilian infrastructure. #StandWithUkraine www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new...

Congratulations to Cyprus on taking over the Presidency of the Council of the EU @cy2026eu.bsky.social 🇨🇾 We look forward to continuing our close cooperation and wish Cyprus a successful presidency🙌 #StrongerTogether #CY2026EU

Norway has signed a new EEA Grants agreement with Malta ✍️ The funds will support crisis preparedness, efforts against gender-based and domestic violence, social inclusion for people with disabilities, and the preservation of Malta’s cultural heritage👉 bit.ly/3KMm3L0

During yesterday’s Schengen Council meeting, ministers agreed on a new framework for faster & more effective returns🛂 State secretary Joakim Øren, representing Norway in the meeting, said it will provide clearer detention rules and allow for return centres in third countries.

Today, in the last EEA Joint Committee meeting of the year, 142 legal acts were incorporated into the EEA Agreement. Many of the acts concern food, climate, and the environment. Read more here👉 bit.ly/3YeQ3Cc

Norwegian Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård met with EU Commisioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas to discuss zero-emission aviation in Norway and EU #GreenAlliance Nygård also attended International Transport Forum to debate how to accelerate the recovery of Ukraine's road and rail freight sectors.

🇳🇴🤝🇱🇹 Norway has signed a new agreement on EEA Grants with Lithuania. The funds will support cooperation on crisis preparedness, health, cultural heritage protection, the rule of law, cybersecurity, and efforts against gender-based violence and organized crime👉 bit.ly/48g74Sx

"In the time ahead, the most important task as part of Norway’s European policy will be to work together with our EEA EFTA partners vis-à-vis the EU to maintain the integrity of the internal market”, said 🇳🇴 Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide in the biannual EEA address 👉 tinyurl.com/ys5chseh

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide attended the EEA Council meeting in Brussels today, discussing the state of EEA cooperation and the EU’s simplification agenda. The 30-country Single Market remains essential at a time of growing pressure on the rules-based international order⚖️🌍

Norway has signed the agreement for a new period of EEA Grants in Bulgaria! Around €260 million will support energy security, sustainable seas & waterways, local development, the justice sector, innovation & business, and culture 🇳🇴🤝🇧🇬 Read more here👉 bit.ly/3LL8trC

How can we advance prosperity through open trade?⚖️That was the main topic at today’s EFTA-ECOFIN meeting in Brussels 🇪🇺, where the 🇳🇴 Norwegian Minister of Finance, @jensstoltenberg.bsky.social, participated. Read more here👉 bit.ly/4nSut0M

Financial stability and resilience were key topics at the Nordic Finance Ministers’ meeting in Brussels, where the 🇳🇴 Minister of Finance @jensstoltenberg.bsky.social participated today. In times of rising geopolitical tension, Nordic cooperation is vital for robust and secure financial systems🤝

– 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.