Mission of Norway to the EU
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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 🇪🇺🇳🇴
Norway spoke on behalf of the EEA EFTA States and updated the EU on the EEA & Norway Grants for 2021–2028 🇪🇺🇳🇴
February 6, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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 🇪🇺🇳🇴
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
February 6, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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 🩺🤝
February 3, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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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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
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February 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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
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– 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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January 31, 2026 at 12:01 PM
– 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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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.
I had an excellent exchange with the Norwegian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence.
January 29, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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.
I had an excellent exchange with the Norwegian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence.
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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.
We will now work even more closely together as we step up our collective efforts on the Arctic and Arctic security.
January 29, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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.
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.
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.
January 29, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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.
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
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January 29, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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
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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
Among the stops were NATO, the European Commission, and the European Parliament.
@ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu @stortinget.no
January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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
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 💪
«By putting together the strengths of the EU and Norway, we can make it together», says Diana Acconcia from The European Commission 💪
January 22, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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 💪
«By putting together the strengths of the EU and Norway, we can make it together», says Diana Acconcia from The European Commission 💪
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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
Today’s 🇪🇺🇳🇴Green Alliance dialogue demonstrated once again strong ambition, commitment and determination💪🌿
#ClimateAction #Innovation #Growth #Competitiveness
@ec.europa.eu @norwayeu.norway.no
January 22, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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
Today’s 🇪🇺🇳🇴Green Alliance dialogue demonstrated once again strong ambition, commitment and determination💪🌿
#ClimateAction #Innovation #Growth #Competitiveness
@ec.europa.eu @norwayeu.norway.no
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🇳🇴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.
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.
January 17, 2026 at 8:33 PM
🇳🇴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.
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.
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Statement on #Greenland and the #Arctic by NATO members Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Full text👇
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#InternationalLaw #Sovereignty #TerritorialIntegrity #Security
www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new...
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#InternationalLaw #Sovereignty #TerritorialIntegrity #Security
www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new...
Statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom
As members of NATO, we are committed to strengthening Arctic security as a shared transatlantic interest. The pre-coordinated Danish exercise "Arctic Endurance“ conducted with Allies, responds to this...
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January 18, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Statement on #Greenland and the #Arctic by NATO members Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Full text👇
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#InternationalLaw #Sovereignty #TerritorialIntegrity #Security
www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new...
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#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 🤝
Eide highlighted the close cooperation with the EU through the EEA, Schengen, the Green Alliance and in the areas of security and defence 🤝
January 14, 2026 at 3:11 PM
🇳🇴 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 🤝
Eide highlighted the close cooperation with the EU through the EEA, Schengen, the Green Alliance and in the areas of security and defence 🤝
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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...
#StandWithUkraine
www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new...
January 12, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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...
#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
We look forward to continuing our close cooperation and wish Cyprus a successful presidency🙌
#StrongerTogether #CY2026EU
New presidency, new look!
Cyprus has officially taken over the presidency of the Council of the EU!
Each country holds the presidency once every 13½ years. This helps ensure the smooth running of the EU.
Curious to learn more? 👉 cy2026.eu
#CY2026EU @cy2026eu.bsky.social
Cyprus has officially taken over the presidency of the Council of the EU!
Each country holds the presidency once every 13½ years. This helps ensure the smooth running of the EU.
Curious to learn more? 👉 cy2026.eu
#CY2026EU @cy2026eu.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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
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
December 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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.
State secretary Joakim Øren, representing Norway in the meeting, said it will provide clearer detention rules and allow for return centres in third countries.
December 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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.
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
December 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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.
Nygård also attended International Transport Forum to debate how to accelerate the recovery of Ukraine's road and rail freight sectors.
December 4, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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.
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
December 3, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🇳🇴🤝🇱🇹 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
December 2, 2025 at 11:11 PM
"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⚖️🌍
November 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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
November 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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