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All EU and European Economic Area citizens have and must have the right to move freely across the EU and EEA countries as tourists, for business, to study – or to seek work.
All EU and European Economic Area citizens have and must have the right to move freely across the EU and EEA countries as tourists, for business, to study – or to seek work.
In times of economic crisis, we must safeguard free movement.
In times of economic crisis, we must safeguard free movement.
The European Council has repeatedly pointed to the importance of labour mobility for boosting growth in Europe.
The European Council has repeatedly pointed to the importance of labour mobility for boosting growth in Europe.
We need to make sure that we use the full potential of a continent of half a billion people.
We need to make sure that we use the full potential of a continent of half a billion people.
For almost 60 years, citizens of the Nordic countries have enjoyed the benefits of free movement and an open labour market.
For almost 60 years, citizens of the Nordic countries have enjoyed the benefits of free movement and an open labour market.
Many people find work in another Nordic country every year.
Many people find work in another Nordic country every year.
Today we continue working to promote more mobility.
Today we continue working to promote more mobility.
In times of increased global competition, access to the entire EU and EEA population is an asset for European companies.
In times of increased global competition, access to the entire EU and EEA population is an asset for European companies.
Employees and their families must therefore be able to move to other countries.
Employees and their families must therefore be able to move to other countries.
Some countries are screaming for more labour as their exports are at an all-time high.
Some countries are screaming for more labour as their exports are at an all-time high.
Others face high youth unemployment.
Others face high youth unemployment.
Many young people could seek work abroad and eventually return with new skills.
Many young people could seek work abroad and eventually return with new skills.
When competitiveness is uneven, we need to facilitate mobility – not constrain it.
When competitiveness is uneven, we need to facilitate mobility – not constrain it.
EU legislation is in place ensuring that the free movement principle works in practice and that workers are properly covered by benefit and insurance schemes.
EU legislation is in place ensuring that the free movement principle works in practice and that workers are properly covered by benefit and insurance schemes.
We are concerned about claims that people move across Europe for “welfare tourism”, merely to exploit other countries’ benefits systems, despite a European Commission report showing that EU migrants are not a burden for their host countries.
We are concerned about claims that people move across Europe for “welfare tourism”, merely to exploit other countries’ benefits systems, despite a European Commission report showing that EU migrants are not a burden for their host countries.
In fact, mobile EU citizens in most states are net contributors to the welfare system.
In fact, mobile EU citizens in most states are net contributors to the welfare system.
The report underlines that for the EU15 countries, gross domestic product is estimated to have increased by almost 1 per cent in the long term as a result of post-enlargement mobility (2004-09).
The report underlines that for the EU15 countries, gross domestic product is estimated to have increased by almost 1 per cent in the long term as a result of post-enlargement mobility (2004-09).
Furthermore, mobile EU citizens help the host country’s economy to function better by alleviating skills shortages and labour market bottlenecks.
Furthermore, mobile EU citizens help the host country’s economy to function better by alleviating skills shortages and labour market bottlenecks.
As the report suggests, it seems that the only actual problem is the “widespread belief that EU migrants are a burden”.
As the report suggests, it seems that the only actual problem is the “widespread belief that EU migrants are a burden”.
Prejudiced arguments have no place in political debate.
Prejudiced arguments have no place in political debate.
EU migrants who work and contribute financially to building our societies should not be made scapegoats for loopholes in national benefit schemes.
EU migrants who work and contribute financially to building our societies should not be made scapegoats for loopholes in national benefit schemes.
We consider the free movement principle to be fundamental for European integration and a part of the solution to the economic crisis.
We consider the free movement principle to be fundamental for European integration and a part of the solution to the economic crisis.
Birgitta Ohlsson, Minister for EU Affairs, Sweden Alexander Stubb, Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade, Finland Vidar Helgesen, Minister for EEA and EU Affairs, Norway
Birgitta Ohlsson, Minister for EU Affairs, Sweden Alexander Stubb, Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade, Finland Vidar Helgesen, Minister for EEA and EU Affairs, Norway
In times of crisis, we must safeguard free movement
In times of crisis, we must safeguard free movement
Article in Financial Times, 17 January 2014
Artikkel i Financial Times, 17. januar 2014
A Global Effort to Achieve a World Free of Nuclear Weapons
A Global Effort to Achieve a World Free of Nuclear Weapons
Oslo, 27 February 2008
Oslo, 27.02.2008
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre's concluding remarks at The International Conference on Achieving the Vision of a World Free of Nuclear Weapons in Oslo 27 February 2008.
Utenriksminister Støres avslutningstale under Nedrustningskonferansen "Achieving the Vision of a World Free of Nuclear Weapons" i Oslo 27. februar 2008.
Over the last two days, we have been privileged to have a fascinating and candid exchange of views on how to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.
Over the last two days, we have been privileged to have a fascinating and candid exchange of views on how to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.
I would like to thank all of you for your active engagement.
I would like to thank all of you for your active engagement.
I would also like to express my profound gratitude to my co-hosts, the Nuclear Threat Initiative, the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and the Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority.
I would also like to express my profound gratitude to my co-hosts, the Nuclear Threat Initiative, the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and the Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority.
The personal involvement of Senator Nunn, Secretary Shultz and Director-General ElBaradei has also contributed, in no small measure, to the success of this conference.
The personal involvement of Senator Nunn, Secretary Shultz and Director-General ElBaradei has also contributed, in no small measure, to the success of this conference.
Their collective ‘wake-up call’ is a sage and timely warning.
Their collective ‘wake-up call’ is a sage and timely warning.
I assure them and all of you that Norway, working independently and through the Seven Nation Initiative, will heed it.
I assure them and all of you that Norway, working independently and through the Seven Nation Initiative, will heed it.
Your discussion has focused on many of the most urgent challenges on the path to achieving a world free of nuclear weapons.
Your discussion has focused on many of the most urgent challenges on the path to achieving a world free of nuclear weapons.
It also has yielded some valuable recommendations.
It also has yielded some valuable recommendations.
My colleagues will shortly present a preliminary list of these recommendations, and I look forward to our discussion of these.
My colleagues will shortly present a preliminary list of these recommendations, and I look forward to our discussion of these.
Before that, I would like to offer my own reflections on some principles for progress in our global effort.
Before that, I would like to offer my own reflections on some principles for progress in our global effort.
They are in no way exhaustive, but I believe they are crucial.
They are in no way exhaustive, but I believe they are crucial.
First, achieving the vision of a world free of nuclear weapons demands committed leadership at the highest levels.
First, achieving the vision of a world free of nuclear weapons demands committed leadership at the highest levels.
Our discussion has made it clear that we have to re-think key elements of our international security architecture if nuclear weapons are to be abolished.
Our discussion has made it clear that we have to re-think key elements of our international security architecture if nuclear weapons are to be abolished.
In order to do this, national leaders must be personally committed to abolishing nuclear weapons.
In order to do this, national leaders must be personally committed to abolishing nuclear weapons.
To bring about the required change, leaders must engage with key domestic stakeholders, including security establishments, the scientific community, and – in particular – the general public.
To bring about the required change, leaders must engage with key domestic stakeholders, including security establishments, the scientific community, and – in particular – the general public.
Second, taking disarmament seriously requires that we begin taking concrete steps now to sustain our vision and build momentum behind it.
Second, taking disarmament seriously requires that we begin taking concrete steps now to sustain our vision and build momentum behind it.
This means taking meaningful unilateral steps and commencing the negotiations required for achieving deep cuts in nuclear arsenals.
This means taking meaningful unilateral steps and commencing the negotiations required for achieving deep cuts in nuclear arsenals.
It means reducing the role of nuclear weapons in doctrines and in operational status.
It means reducing the role of nuclear weapons in doctrines and in operational status.
It means fulfilling the promise of long-sought agreements like the CTBT and an FMCT, and outstanding commitments made in 1995 and 2000.
It means fulfilling the promise of long-sought agreements like the CTBT and an FMCT, and outstanding commitments made in 1995 and 2000.
And to insure the necessary confidence in these and other steps, we must be willing to undertake binding agreements with credible verification.
And to insure the necessary confidence in these and other steps, we must be willing to undertake binding agreements with credible verification.
Taking disarmament seriously also means taking regional conflicts seriously.
Taking disarmament seriously also means taking regional conflicts seriously.
International efforts should focus as much on regional conflicts that have not ‘gone critical’, as much as they do on those that have.
International efforts should focus as much on regional conflicts that have not ‘gone critical’, as much as they do on those that have.
A third principle is also a remarkable opportunity.
A third principle is also a remarkable opportunity.
Achieving a world free of nuclear weapons must be a joint enterprise among all states – nuclear-weapon states and non-nuclear weapon states alike.
Achieving a world free of nuclear weapons must be a joint enterprise among all states – nuclear-weapon states and non-nuclear weapon states alike.
Article VI of the NPT places the obligation to bring about disarmament on all states.
Article VI of the NPT places the obligation to bring about disarmament on all states.
No doubt, states with the largest arsenals have a leading role to play.
No doubt, states with the largest arsenals have a leading role to play.
But only by advancing non-proliferation and disarmament together, and by working together on reliable verification tools and collective security arrangements, will our vision be achievable.
But only by advancing non-proliferation and disarmament together, and by working together on reliable verification tools and collective security arrangements, will our vision be achievable.
If we draw on the common need to work together among militaries, among scientists, among diplomats and among governments, benefits could be felt in many other fields as well.
If we draw on the common need to work together among militaries, among scientists, among diplomats and among governments, benefits could be felt in many other fields as well.
Fourth, we should be faithful to a key principle of effective multilateralism, which is non-discrimination.
Fourth, we should be faithful to a key principle of effective multilateralism, which is non-discrimination.
Our discussion has confirmed that, when it comes to nuclear weapons, we face collective dangers.
Our discussion has confirmed that, when it comes to nuclear weapons, we face collective dangers.
We will be well-served by non-discriminatory approaches to these dangers.
We will be well-served by non-discriminatory approaches to these dangers.
We must confront proliferation with unity and resolve, wherever it occurs.
We must confront proliferation with unity and resolve, wherever it occurs.
We must fashion disarmament agreements that include all states.
We must fashion disarmament agreements that include all states.
We must recognise that fuel cycle assurances will succeed only with a non-discriminatory approach that recognises the right of all states to peaceful use, and the need of all states for energy security.
We must recognise that fuel cycle assurances will succeed only with a non-discriminatory approach that recognises the right of all states to peaceful use, and the need of all states for energy security.
And it is in this spirit that we approach the establishment of a fuel reserve under the aegis of the IAEA.
And it is in this spirit that we approach the establishment of a fuel reserve under the aegis of the IAEA.
Finally, transparency should be at the heart of our global effort.
Finally, transparency should be at the heart of our global effort.
It is required from both nuclear weapon states and non-nuclear weapon states.
It is required from both nuclear weapon states and non-nuclear weapon states.
While it is a vital starting point for many of the practical steps we must take, it is also a means of building the vital elements of trust and confidence, without which our efforts to ‘get to zero’ cannot succeed.
While it is a vital starting point for many of the practical steps we must take, it is also a means of building the vital elements of trust and confidence, without which our efforts to ‘get to zero’ cannot succeed.
Greater transparency does not necessarily require legal instruments that can take months or even years to negotiate.
Greater transparency does not necessarily require legal instruments that can take months or even years to negotiate.
It can be implemented by all states unilaterally starting today.
It can be implemented by all states unilaterally starting today.
These are my personal reflections, but I believe that these five principles must inform our general and specific steps toward achieving a world free of nuclear weapons.
These are my personal reflections, but I believe that these five principles must inform our general and specific steps toward achieving a world free of nuclear weapons.
To borrow Senator Nunn’s metaphor, these principles can be guideposts on our ascent to the mountain-top.
To borrow Senator Nunn’s metaphor, these principles can be guideposts on our ascent to the mountain-top.
Director-General Kaare Aas will now offer a preliminary account of some of the key recommendations which have emerged over the last two days.
Director-General Kaare Aas will now offer a preliminary account of some of the key recommendations which have emerged over the last two days.
I look forward to our discussion, and to the closing remarks of Secretary Shultz and Senator Nunn.
I look forward to our discussion, and to the closing remarks of Secretary Shultz and Senator Nunn.
Keynote address to the 2008 Oslo Conference on Nuclear Disarmament
Address to the Conference on Nuclear Disarmament
Awards Ceremony.
Utgiver: Utenriksdepartementet
The Fritt Ord Prize: Free Press of Russia and the Gerd Bucerius Prize (ZEIT-Stiftung): Free Press of Eastern Europe
Pressepriser til journalister fra Russland og Øst-Europa
The Norwegian Nobel Institute, Oslo, 3 June 2009
Nobelinstituttet, Oslo, 3. juni 2009
- The laureates present here today know better than many others what freedom of expression really means.
- The laureates present here today know better than many others what freedom of expression really means.
Honoured laureates, ladies and gentlemen, Meine Damen und Herren,
Honoured laureates, ladies and gentlemen, Meine Damen und Herren,
Any event taking place here at the Nobel Institute is influenced by the prestige and integrity of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Any event taking place here at the Nobel Institute is influenced by the prestige and integrity of the Nobel Peace Prize.
This building, with its walls and its halls, is a symbol of human dignity, human rights, conflict resolution and, not least, a symbol of freedom of expression.
This building, with its walls and its halls, is a symbol of human dignity, human rights, conflict resolution and, not least, a symbol of freedom of expression.
In Andrei Sakharov’s Nobel lecture [the Nobel Peace Prize 1975], which Elena Bonner presented here in Oslo on 11 December 1975, he stated: “I am convinced that international confidence, mutual understanding, disarmament, and international security are inconceivable without an open society with freedom of information, freedom of conscience, the right to publish, and the right to travel ...
In Andrei Sakharov’s Nobel lecture [the Nobel Peace Prize 1975], which Elena Bonner presented here in Oslo on 11 December 1975, he stated: “I am convinced that international confidence, mutual understanding, disarmament, and international security are inconceivable without an open society with freedom of information, freedom of conscience, the right to publish, and the right to travel ...
An open society.
An open society.
With freedom of information.
With freedom of information.
1975.
1975.
I was 15 when Andrei Sakharov was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
I was 15 when Andrei Sakharov was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
It made a deep impression on me, not least that the Soviet regime denied him the right to come to Oslo to receive the prize and to speak.
It made a deep impression on me, not least that the Soviet regime denied him the right to come to Oslo to receive the prize and to speak.
For me, this event represented a political awakening.
For me, this event represented a political awakening.
And I remember very well the moving performance of Sakharov’s wife, Elena Bonner, when she spoke from the rostrum of the Oslo University Hall.
And I remember very well the moving performance of Sakharov’s wife, Elena Bonner, when she spoke from the rostrum of the Oslo University Hall.
Every year Fritt Ord and ZEIT-Stiftung award press prizes to journalists and media in Russia and Eastern Europe that are outstanding in their field.
Every year Fritt Ord and ZEIT-Stiftung award press prizes to journalists and media in Russia and Eastern Europe that are outstanding in their field.
Last year former German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer had the honour of greeting the winners in Hamburg.
Last year former German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer had the honour of greeting the winners in Hamburg.
It is a privilege for me to follow up on that tradition here in Oslo today.
It is a privilege for me to follow up on that tradition here in Oslo today.
Fritt Ord and ZEIT-Stiftung are two foundations to be respected and admired.
Fritt Ord and ZEIT-Stiftung are two foundations to be respected and admired.
They work independently of governments and authorities in their respective countries.
They work independently of governments and authorities in their respective countries.
They support independent institutions, media and journalists in other countries in exactly the same way – never asking the authorities what to do – or not to do – in the important task of promoting free speech.
They support independent institutions, media and journalists in other countries in exactly the same way – never asking the authorities what to do – or not to do – in the important task of promoting free speech.
Both stick to their principles.
Both stick to their principles.
Let me applaud this as yet another example of German-Norwegian civil society partnership.
Let me applaud this as yet another example of German-Norwegian civil society partnership.
The laureates present here today know better than many others what freedom of expression really means.
The laureates present here today know better than many others what freedom of expression really means.
You have taken on the mission to defend free speech in your own countries.
You have taken on the mission to defend free speech in your own countries.
The joint German-Scandinavian jury, chaired by “the grand old man” of German press, editor-at-large Theo Sommer of Die Zeit and member of the board of Trustees, ZEIT-Stiftung, has done a truly admirable job, making important choices – difficult choices of singling out the most worthy among many.
The joint German-Scandinavian jury, chaired by “the grand old man” of German press, editor-at-large Theo Sommer of Die Zeit and member of the board of Trustees, ZEIT-Stiftung, has done a truly admirable job, making important choices – difficult choices of singling out the most worthy among many.
I welcome the laureates to Oslo, and am pleased you have come to our capital to receive your awards.
I welcome the laureates to Oslo, and am pleased you have come to our capital to receive your awards.
You have travelled from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia and Russia.
You have travelled from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia and Russia.
Your visit coincides with a week during which freedom of expression has been placed centre stage by the Global Forum on Freedom of Expression.
Your visit coincides with a week during which freedom of expression has been placed centre stage by the Global Forum on Freedom of Expression.
During this week we will hear testimonies from the frontline of the struggle for one of the most fundamental of our universal human rights.
During this week we will hear testimonies from the frontline of the struggle for one of the most fundamental of our universal human rights.
You are adding your words and voices to those of many others – in fact defenders of freedom of expression from 120 countries are represented in Oslo this week.
You are adding your words and voices to those of many others – in fact defenders of freedom of expression from 120 countries are represented in Oslo this week.
Last year we celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Last year we celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The Declaration establishes freedom of expression as a fundamental right.
The Declaration establishes freedom of expression as a fundamental right.
Freedom of expression is recognised as a fundamental right because it is essential for the realisation and protection of other fundamental rights and freedoms, like freedom of assembly, the freedom of religion and the right to have access to information.
Freedom of expression is recognised as a fundamental right because it is essential for the realisation and protection of other fundamental rights and freedoms, like freedom of assembly, the freedom of religion and the right to have access to information.
Today, however, restrictions on access to knowledge threaten not only to deny millions their human rights, but also to hold millions back economically and prevent them from developing their potential.
Today, however, restrictions on access to knowledge threaten not only to deny millions their human rights, but also to hold millions back economically and prevent them from developing their potential.
Sadly enough, this does not only happen in places so-called “far away”.
Sadly enough, this does not only happen in places so-called “far away”.