News and events 30. May 2025 Nordisk - baltisk kraft I forsvars- og sikkerhetspolitikken er geografien fortsatt viktig. 13. Mar 2025 Prime Minister's address to the Storting on the security policy situation "Norway has two main objectives in increasing its allocation: First, to support Ukraine in its legitimate fight to defend itself. Ukraine must be able to withstand Russia’s attacks. The country is under severe pressure. 13. Feb 2025 Norway joins the International Drone Coalition During the meeting of Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Brussels on Wednesday, Norwegian Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik signed Norway's declaration of readiness to join the Latvia-UK led international Drone Coalition in support of Ukraine. 20. Feb 2025 Freedom for Ukraine in 2025 Greater and more long-term Norwegian support 21. Feb 2025 EEA Civil Society Fund Stakeholder Consultation Following the recent launch of the EEA Civil Society Fund, there will be stakeholder consultation on Latvia the 12th of March. All interested civil society organisations and other stakeholders are invited to share their ideas on the new fund. 04. Jun 2025 Norway ratifies the BBNJ Agreement – “On duty for the Ocean” Today, Norway ratified the new international ocean agreement (BBNJ) at the United Nations in New York. With this, Norway takes a leading role in the global effort to protect the world’s oceans and ensure the sustainable use of marine resources.