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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 4h
At this week's Justice and Home Affairs Council, Norway's Minister of Justice and Public Security, Astri Aas-Hansen, joined European counterparts in discussions on migration management, external border security, and the European Commission's five-point plan to strengthen the EU's external borders🤝
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 01/10/2026
State Secretary from the Ministry of Energy, Marte Haabeth Grindaker, joined the Informal EU Energy Ministers’ Meeting this week. As longstanding energy partners, Norway welcomes dialogue on how innovation, cooperation and secure energy supplies can support Europe's competitiveness and resilience🤝
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 25/09/2026
89 new acts incorporated into the EEA Agreement at the EEA Joint Committee today, as the Committee met for the first time after the summer break. Among the acts incorporated today was the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 23/09/2026
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. They discussed how Europe can strengthen its security in an increasingly uncertain world🌍
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 23/09/2026
Exchanging views on culture, media and equality: 🇳🇴 Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery met with 🇪🇺 Commissioners McGrath, Virkkunen and Micallef to discuss shared challenges such as disinformation, polarisation and AI. “European cooperation is essential,” says Minister Jaffery.
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 23/09/2026
Exchanging views on culture, media and equality: 🇳🇴 Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery met with 🇪🇺 Commissioners McGrath, Virkkunen and Micallef to discuss shared challenges such as disinformation, polarisation and AI. “European cooperation is essential,” says Minister Jaffery.
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 21/09/2026
🇳🇴 Minister of Transport Kamzy Gunaratnam is in Dublin for the Informal EU Transport Ministers' Meeting. With 🇪🇺, she will discuss how new technologies can improve road safety and how Europe can build a more competitive, sustainable and resilient transport sector. #EEA #TTE #Ireland2026EU #Éire2026AE
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 17/09/2026
Norway announces NOK 1 billion (€93 million) in funding through the EU’s Ukraine Facility as EU Commissioner @martakos.ec.europa.eu visits Oslo 🇳🇴🇪🇺🇺🇦 The support will help Ukraine maintain critical services, advance reforms, and continue its path towards EU membership.
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 09/09/2026
Today, Norway bid farewell to King Harald V. We are grateful for a lifetime of devoted service to the nation and its people.
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 07/09/2026
The world’s first cross-border carbon capture and storage value chain is now operational. 🇳🇴 PM Jonas Gahr Støre joined 🇳🇱 PM @robjetten.bsky.social and 🇪🇺 Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra to open Yara's new facility in Sluiskil, which will capture and transport CO₂ to Norway for permanent storage.
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 28/08/2026
A whole nation is in mourning and the people of Norway are left with a deep sense of gratitude for a long life in the service of Norway.
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‘A whole nation is in mourning’
‘It is with great sorrow that I received the news that His Majesty King Harald V has died.
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 17/08/2026
Norway is contributing to Europe’s joint response to the High Fens wildfire, offering up to two helicopters through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism 🇳🇴🤝🇪🇺🇧🇪
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 10/07/2026
🪖Norway joins the EU’s defence programme EDIP, designed to strengthen Europe’s defence industry, as 64 new legal acts were incorporated into the EEA Agreement today 🇳🇴🇮🇸🇱🇮 Norway’s participation in the EU’s satellite programme Secure Connectivity was also formally approved.
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 05/06/2026
5️⃣5️⃣ new acts incorporated into the EEA Agreement today. The EEA Joint Committee noted solid progress in financial services and statistics, and EEA EFTA comments on the EU Delivery Act and the Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 27/05/2026
🇳🇴🇪🇺 Norway is providing NOK 425 million through new agreement with the EU to strengthen Ukraine’s energy security. The funding will go to decentralised energy production, renewable energy, battery storage and flexible local energy systems⚡🇺🇦 @martakos.ec.europa.eu
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 30/04/2026
69 new acts incorporated into the EEA Agreement today ✅ With good progress in the field of financial services, transport and statistics. The EEA EFTA States also commented on the EU Space Act 🛰️ and Critical Medicines Act 💊
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 24/04/2026
The Norwegian government will present a bill introducing an age limit on social media, granting teens access the year they turn 16. The proposal aligns with the EU’s Digital Services Act and a broader European push for stronger child protection online 🇳🇴🌐
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EU Council Newsroom @eucouncilnewsroom.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Opening remarks by @kajakallas.bsky.social, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, at the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (#AHLC) on #Palestine taking place on 20 April 2026 in #Brussels. newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20260...
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 27/03/2026
🇳🇴 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.
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 27/03/2026
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
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Energidepartementet @ed.regjeringen.no · 26/03/2026
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...
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Norway and Belgium Sign Agreement to Enable Cross Border CO₂ Transport
Today, 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. The agreement ...
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 26/03/2026
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
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 06/03/2026
«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.
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EFTA Secretariat @eftasecretariat.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
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...
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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
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
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 26/02/2026
«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.
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 25/02/2026
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🌱
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 24/02/2026
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
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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
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!
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Bellona Europa @bellonaeu.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
🚜⚡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/...
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 20/02/2026
🇪🇺🤝🇳🇴 Partners, neighbours and friends.
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 20/02/2026
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.
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 19/02/2026
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.
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 19/02/2026
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.
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 19/02/2026
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.
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 19/02/2026
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.
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 19/02/2026
At a time when multilateralism is under increasing pressure, the strong and enduring partnership between the 🇪🇺 and 🇳🇴 is more important than ever.
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 19/02/2026
Wishing you a productive and enjoyable visit, EU Council President António Costa 🇳🇴🇪🇺
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 11/02/2026
– 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 🇳🇴🇺🇦
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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Pertinent analysis indeed. More pressure is needed, way to go! Norway is aligned with all EU sanction packages 🇪🇺🇳🇴
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 06/02/2026
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 🇪🇺🇳🇴
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 06/02/2026
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
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 03/02/2026
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 🩺🤝
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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
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
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 31/01/2026
– 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 🇳🇴🫶🇪🇺
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 29/01/2026
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.
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 29/01/2026
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.
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 29/01/2026
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.
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 29/01/2026
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
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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · 28/01/2026
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
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