# Norway social and youth welfare budget proposals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/norway-social-and-youth-welfare-budget-proposals > Updated: 2026-09-28T05:20:49.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Norwegian government has introduced several budget proposals aimed at addressing social challenges involving young people. On September 25, the government proposed a 240 million NOK increase for employment measures, bringing the total annual allocation for labor-related initiatives to approximately 13 billion NOK. This funding targets youth unemployment, with specific earmarks for a work-oriented youth program, recruitment in the health and care sector, and the ‘Enklere Nav’ pilot in Trondheim. The administration stated a goal to bring 150,000 more people into the workforce by 2030. Following this, on September 28, the government announced an 800 million NOK allocation to combat youth crime, which includes a 120 million NOK increase. This funding is intended to address criminal networks that use minors to avoid prosecution. Key measures include 45.6 million NOK for child welfare institutions to support legislative changes regarding the monitoring of electronic communications, 20 million NOK for the RISK model to prevent domestic violence, and 15 million NOK to improve follow-up for children in the Conflict Council. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Norway allocates 800 million NOK to combat youth crime Norway's government is allocating 800 million NOK to combat youth crime in next year's budget, including funds for child welfare institutions to monitor mobile phone use to prevent criminal network contact. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/norway-allocates-800-million-nok-to-combat-youth-crime ### 2026-09-25: Norway proposes 240 million NOK increase for employment measures Norway's government proposes an additional 240 million NOK for employment initiatives to combat social exclusion and reach a goal of 150,000 more people in work by 2030. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/norway-proposes-240-million-nok-increase-for-employment-measures --- Cite as: Norway social and youth welfare budget proposals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/norway-social-and-youth-welfare-budget-proposals