Digitalisation and administrative reform minister Karianne Oldernes Tung will visit the headquarters of Store norske leksikon in Oslo on April 9, 2026. The meeting is scheduled from 11:15 to 12:00 at the address Osterhaus gate 27. According to the government's official announcement, the purpose of the visit is to discuss ongoing digital collaboration projects.
Store norske leksikon, Norway's largest and most comprehensive encyclopedia, has been expanding its digital offerings in recent years. The meeting will focus on how the government can support the encyclopedia's transition to digital formats while maintaining high editorial standards. The minister's agenda includes reviewing recent updates to the online platform and exploring ways to improve accessibility for users nationwide.
Government representatives have confirmed that the visit aligns with broader national strategies to modernise public information services. Store norske leksikon has played a key role in providing reliable reference material for schools, universities, and the general public since its establishment in 1909.
The government did not provide further details about specific outcomes expected from the meeting. However, the timing suggests it may coincide with planned updates to Norway's digital infrastructure laws.
This is the first official visit by a digitalisation minister to the encyclopedia since the position was established in 2021.
Source: regjeringen.no