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Climate and energy policies up towards 2030 should stimulate R & D institutions, industry and businesses to make ample use of the opportunities embedded in the transformation to a low carbon society.
Climate and energy policies up towards 2030 should stimulate R & D institutions, industry and businesses to make ample use of the opportunities embedded in the transformation to a low carbon society.
In our opinion, it will be important to achieve an effective and coherent structure for the target or targets chosen, and the accompanying instruments.
In our opinion, it will be important to achieve an effective and coherent structure for the target or targets chosen, and the accompanying instruments.
To ensure the legitimacy of ambitious climate end energy policies, room for national policy adaptation to local challenges and priorities should be safeguarded.
To ensure the legitimacy of ambitious climate end energy policies, room for national policy adaptation to local challenges and priorities should be safeguarded.
Norway has a particular energy situation compared to our European partners.
Norway has a particular energy situation compared to our European partners.
We share the Commission’s concern that the current low prices in the EU ETS does not give the needed incentives for a timely and efficient transition towards a low-carbon future.
We share the Commission’s concern that the current low prices in the EU ETS does not give the needed incentives for a timely and efficient transition towards a low-carbon future.
To achieve reductions in line with the Low Carbon Economy Roadmap for 2050, the pace of investment in low carbon technologies in Europe must increase.
To achieve reductions in line with the Low Carbon Economy Roadmap for 2050, the pace of investment in low carbon technologies in Europe must increase.
Many hurdles in the current energy and climate policies in Europe could be overcome by a more ambitious cap in the emission trading system.
Many hurdles in the current energy and climate policies in Europe could be overcome by a more ambitious cap in the emission trading system.
In parallel all efforts must continue to establish an international price on CO2 and efficient carbon markets.
In parallel all efforts must continue to establish an international price on CO2 and efficient carbon markets.
This is of key importance to Europe’s competitiveness.
This is of key importance to Europe’s competitiveness.
Lately we have experienced an increased use of coal in Europe, partly replacing gas.
Lately we have experienced an increased use of coal in Europe, partly replacing gas.
As pointed out by the Commission, gas is the cleanest of fossil energy sources and could play an important role in the energy transformation under way.
As pointed out by the Commission, gas is the cleanest of fossil energy sources and could play an important role in the energy transformation under way.
For us, being a reliable and long term supplier of gas, it is essential that the EU’s energy policy is clear, consistent and predictable.
For us, being a reliable and long term supplier of gas, it is essential that the EU’s energy policy is clear, consistent and predictable.
This is crucial in order to ensure the necessary future investments in the gas sector.
This is crucial in order to ensure the necessary future investments in the gas sector.
Norway supports the further development of renewable energy in Europe.
Norway supports the further development of renewable energy in Europe.
We have committed ourselves to a share of renewable energy of 67,5 % in 2020.
We have committed ourselves to a share of renewable energy of 67,5 % in 2020.
Together we will have to continue the development of improved technology, better functioning electricity markets and more efficient distribution.
Together we will have to continue the development of improved technology, better functioning electricity markets and more efficient distribution.
The increased share of renewables also poses challenges to existing power systems and the security of supply.
The increased share of renewables also poses challenges to existing power systems and the security of supply.
We believe Norwegian hydropower and natural gas supplies are well suited to complement some of the additional intermittent energy production being developed in Europe.
We believe Norwegian hydropower and natural gas supplies are well suited to complement some of the additional intermittent energy production being developed in Europe.
The experiences made in establishing the Nordic electricity market as well as new interconnectors being planned between several European countries, show the potential in closer cooperation within the European internal energy market.
The experiences made in establishing the Nordic electricity market as well as new interconnectors being planned between several European countries, show the potential in closer cooperation within the European internal energy market.
In concluding, let me emphasis my Government’s commitment to reinforce our participation in developing a European framework for climate and energy policies up to and beyond 2020.
In concluding, let me emphasis my Government’s commitment to reinforce our participation in developing a European framework for climate and energy policies up to and beyond 2020.
Norway's statement in the debate at the EEA council's meeting
Norges innlegg i orienteringsdebatten på EØS-rådsmøtet
Brussels, 19 November 2013
Brussel, 19. november 2013
The Storting, 22.11.11
Stortinget, 22. november 2011
"I noted that the Conservative Party representative argued that there have not yet been any grounds for changing our policy.
Jeg merket meg at Høyres representant mente det ikke var grunn til å endre noe på politikken vår til nå.
After almost 50 years of military rule, the first election in 20 years was held in November 2010.
Etter nesten 50 år med militært styre ble det første valget på 20 år avholdt i november 2010.
Since then, a great deal has been achieved.
Etter dette har mye skjedd.
The country has gained a civilian government, President Thein Sein has initiated a programme of reform, political prisoners have been released, prior censorship of the press has ended and there are no longer restrictions on using the Internet.
Landet har fått en sivil regjering, et reformprogram er satt i gang fra president Thein Sein, politiske fanger er løslatt, forhåndssensuren av pressen er borte og det er ikke lenger restriksjoner på bruk av internett.
Having said this, the situation in Myanmar is far from perfect.
Samtidig er Myanmar ikke et glansbilde.
Much remains to be done before it becomes a true democracy.
Mye gjenstår fortsatt på veien mot demokrati.
More political prisoners need to be released, there must be greater respect for human rights, and conditions for the people – which are extremely difficult, particularly in the border areas – must be improved.
Flere politiske fanger må frigis, menneskerettigheter må forbedres og situasjonen for befolkningen, spesielt i grenseområdene, er svært vanskelig.
Ethnic and religious groups are being systematically oppressed.
Etniske og religiøse grupper er gjenstand for systematisk undertrykking.
Myanmar is in transition, and the country could develop in different directions.
Myanmar er inne i en brytningstid, der landet kan utvikle seg i ulike retninger.
How would the Minister of Foreign Affairs describe the situation, and how can Norway’s policy make a positive contribution to Myanmar’s further democratic development?
Hvordan vil utenriksministeren beskrive situasjonen, og hvordan kan norsk politikk bidra positivt til en videre demokratisk utvikling av Myanmar?”
The election in 2010 was neither free, fair nor democratic.
Valget i 2010 var verken fritt, rettferdig eller demokratisk, som interpellanten sa.
Nevertheless, it paved the way for establishing democratic institutions and processes, which have been crucial for the positive changes the country has undergone after the new government took office in April 2011.
Likevel la det grunnlaget for opprettelsen av demokratiske institusjoner og prosesser som har vært avgjørende for de positive endringene landet nå har vært gjennom etter at den nye regjeringen tiltrådte i april 2011.
In an interpellation debate on Myanmar on 18 January, I said that a new political landscape had been created, and that we would follow developments closely and consider our policy and approach accordingly.
I en interpellasjonsdebatt om Myanmar 18. januar i år sa jeg at et nytt politisk landskap var skapt, at vi ville følge utviklingen nøye og vurdere politikk og virkemidler i forhold til denne.
We now see that there have been more changes than anticipated, and that the speed of change has been faster than anyone expected.
Vi ser nå at endringene har vært flere og har skjedd i et raskere tempo enn vi kunne forvente.
The country has gained a functioning parliament, in which representatives from various parties have been able to pose questions openly and present proposals.
Landet har fått et fungerende parlament, der representantene fra ulike partier åpent har kunnet stille spørsmål og fremme forslag.
The opposition has gained political room for manoeuvre that it has not had previously.
Opposisjonen har fått et politisk spillerom som de ikke har hatt tidligere.
This also applies to the ethnic parties, which despite the shortcomings of the 2010 election have achieved a significant level of representation in the regional parliaments.
Dette gjelder også de etniske partiene, som på tross av 2010-valgets mangler har oppnådd betydelig representasjon i de regionale parlamentene.
A number of sensitive issues have been raised in parliament, including a proposal to introduce an amnesty for political prisoners.
En rekke sensitive spørsmål har blitt tatt opp i parlamentet, inkludert et forslag om amnesti overfor politiske fanger.
The proposal was approved, and it laid the political foundation for the process of releasing prisoners that we are now witnessing.
Forslaget ble vedtatt og la det politiske grunnlaget for løslatelsesprosessen vi nå ser.
Furthermore, a new labour law has been adopted, which according to the ILO is the best law of its kind in Asia.
Videre er en ny fagforeningslov vedtatt, en lov som ifølge ILO er den beste fagforeningsloven i Asia.
Parliamentary proceedings are open to the public, and they are broadcast on television and reported on in the newspapers.
Sesjonene i parlamentet er åpent tilgjengelige for offentligheten, overføres på tv og gjengis i avisene.
These are all new developments.
Alt dette er helt nytt.
Our impression is that there are now a larger number of actors in Myanmar pulling in the same direction.
Vårt inntrykk er nå at det er flere samfunnsaktører som bidrar til å dra i samme retning i Myanmar.
Former adversaries are now standing together.
Tidligere motstandere står sammen.
Aung San Suu Kyi has said on a number of occasions, including to Norwegian politicians, that she supports the President’s reform agenda, and she has called on the international community to support him.
Aung San Suu Kyi har flere ganger uttalt, også til norske politikere, at hun stiller seg bak presidentens reformagenda, og hun ber om at det internasjonale samfunn støtter ham.
The authorities and Aung San Suu Kyi and her party NLD are now engaged in substantive dialogue.
Det er innledet en substansiell dialog mellom myndighetene og Aung San Suu Kyi og hennes parti NLD.
The talks have led to the electoral registration law being amended in line with conditions set by the NLD, and the party has recently announced that it will participate in the forthcoming by-election.
Forhandlingene har ført til at valgregistreringsloven er endret i tråd med NLDs betingelser, og partiet har nylig kunngjort at det vil delta i det kommende suppleringsvalget.
In the near future, the NLD could therefore become the country’s largest opposition party.
Om kort tid vil altså NLD kunne bli landets største opposisjonsparti.
The ongoing process of releasing political prisoners is crucial for Myanmar’s democratic development, and for helping Myanmar to earn the trust of Western countries.
Den pågående løslatelsesprosessen av politiske fanger er viktig for landets demokratiske utvikling og vestlige lands tillit overfor Myanmar.
In talks with Norway, the country’s authorities have assured us that this will continue, in which case the main demands the West has made of the Myanmar authorities could soon be met.
I samtaler med oss har myndighetene i landet forsikret at denne prosessen vil videreføres, noe som i så fall vil bety at Vestens hovedkrav overfor myndighetene snart vil kunne være innfridd.
It is therefore vital that we stand by what we have said in the past, and do not move the goalposts by making new demands before we have responded to what has been achieved.
Da er det viktig at vi står ved hva vi har sagt tidligere, og at vi ikke flytter målpostene – for å si det slik – fremover ved å fremme nye krav før vi responderer.
The changes have not come from the collapse of a regime or a revolution, but they have been the result of a gradual, controlled transition from dictatorship towards democracy.
Endringene har ikke kommet gjennom regimekollaps eller revolusjon, men etter gradvis, kontrollert endring og oppmykning fra diktaturer og mot demokrati.
Ms Gustavsen is also quite right to point out that the situation in Myanmar is far from perfect.
Interpellanten har helt rett når hun også poengterer at Myanmar langt fra er noe glansbilde.
The human rights situation gives cause for concern, particularly in the border areas, where there are intermittent armed clashes between the army and various groups.
Menneskerettighetssituasjonen er bekymringsfull, særlig i grenseområdene, hvor det til dels pågår væpnet kamp mellom hæren og ulike grupper.
The civilian population is suffering due to the conflicts between the army and a number of armed ethnic groups.
Sivilbefolkningen lider i konfliktene mellom hæren og flere etniske væpnede styrker.
Deep divisions remain between the various groups in Myanmar.
Fortsatt er det dype motsetninger mellom grupper i Myanmar.
In some areas these divisions are visible in the form of armed conflict; in other areas we can see the kind of fragility associated with post-conflict situations.
Noen steder preger disse konfliktbildet, andre steder ser vi en skjørhet som minner om trekk fra post-konflikt-situasjoner.
The ethnic dimension is probably the greatest challenge facing Myanmar.
Den etniske dimensjonen er trolig landets aller største utfordring.
It has never been resolved, neither under British rule nor after the country’s independence in 1948.
Den har aldri vært løst, verken under britene eller etter landets selvstendighet i 1948.
In meetings with the authorities, Norway makes it very plain that the situation must be resolved by peaceful means, and that violence or discrimination against the ethnic groups concerned is unacceptable.
I møtene med myndighetene er Norge helt klar på at situasjonen må løses med fredelige midler, og at vold eller diskriminering av de etniske gruppene er uakseptabelt.
If a solution is to be found, this will demand a great deal of all parties, including the international community, of which of course Norway is a part.
En løsning her vil kreve mye av alle parter, også av det internasjonale samfunn, der Norge inngår.
Ms Gustavsen asks what Norway can do to contribute positively to Myanmar’s further democratic development.
Interpellanten spør hva Norge kan gjøre for å bidra til fortsatt positiv utvikling.
Norway is one of the Western countries that has most frequent political contact with Myanmar.
Norge er et av de vestlige land med hyppigst politisk kontakt med Myanmar.
The rationale behind Norway’s engagement is that we want to promote positive developments in Myanmar and make sure that we are updated on conditions in the country by maintaining close contact with all actors.
Årsaken til dette norske engasjementet er at vi ønsker å bidra til en positiv utvikling og sikre at vi har et oppdatert bilde av forholdene basert på nær kontakt med alle aktører.
In my view, it is crucial that the international community seeks rapprochement with the Myanmar authorities, not unconditionally, but with a view to strengthening the positive forces of change.
Det er etter mitt syn viktig at det internasjonale samfunnet kommer myndighetene i møte, ikke betingelsesløst, men med sikte på å forsterke de positive endringskreftene.
Our task is now to help make sure that the President’s reforms continue, and that they lead to lasting change for the people of Myanmar.
Vi har nå en oppgave i å bidra til at presidentens reformer fortsetter, og fører til irreversible endringer for det myanmarske samfunn.
We must seek to consolidate what has been achieved and build on this in an ongoing, positive process.
Vi må altså se hvordan vi på et vis kan «låse inn» utviklingen i en videre positiv prosess.
Norway has aligned itself with the EU sanctions, and as far as possible we wish to have a common policy with the EU on Myanmar.
Norge er tilsluttet EU-sanksjonene, og vi ønsker en felles politikk med EU overfor Myanmar så langt som mulig.
In cooperation with the EU, we must examine the common position as a whole more closely, and see which areas we can make adjustments to first.
I samarbeid med EU må vi se nærmere på hele fellesposisjonen og hvilke områder vi kan justere først.
We also need to give ourselves enough flexibility to be able to respond swiftly to developments, whether positive or negative.
Vi må også gi oss selv nok fleksibilitet til å respondere raskt på utviklingen, både i positiv og negativ retning.
We have therefore started discussions with the EU on the extent to which today’s measures enable us to do this.
Vi har derfor innledet en diskusjon med EU om hvorvidt dagens tiltak er egnet til dette.
As recently as last week I discussed this matter with High Representative Catherine Ashton in Brussels.
Jeg drøftet dette senest med høyrerepresentant Ashton i Brussel i forrige uke.
In addition to the EU sanctions, successive Norwegian governments since 1997 have strongly advised Norwegians not to travel to, trade with or invest in Myanmar.
I tillegg til EU-sanksjonene har vekslende norske regjeringer siden 1997 oppfordret til ikke å reise til, handle med eller investere i Myanmar.
The Norwegian business sector seems to have generally followed this line, and as a result, in practice Norway has Europe’s most restrictive policy towards Myanmar.
Siden norsk næringsliv i hovedsak ser ut til å følge oppfordringen, har Norge i praksis Europas mest restriktive politikk overfor Myanmar.
In response to recent developments, as of this spring Norwegians are no longer advised not to travel to Myanmar.
Som et resultat av den siste tidens utvikling fjernet vi i våres oppfordringen om ikke å reise til Myanmar.
There was widespread support for this decision, also from the democratic opposition in Myanmar.
Dette fikk bred støtte, også fra den demokratiske opposisjonen.
In the time ahead we must continue to follow developments closely, not least in relation to the release of political prisoners, and we are now considering on an ongoing basis whether or not to withdraw the advice not to trade with or invest in Myanmar.
Vi vil fremover fortsette å følge utviklingen tett, ikke minst med hensyn til løslatelse av politiske fanger, og vi har nå til løpende vurdering å oppheve oppfordringen om ikke å handle med eller investere i Myanmar.
We have to accept that Norway alone cannot make a great difference to the situation in Myanmar.
Vi må samtidig innse at Norge ikke alene kan gjøre den store forskjellen overfor dette landet.
Having said this, the international community sees what we do, and our stance has attracted growing interest from the EU, the US and Myanmar’s neighbouring countries.
På den annen side: Hva vi gjør, blir lagt merke til internasjonalt og er blitt vist stadig større interesse fra EU, USA og naboland.
In our talks with other Western countries, we argue that we should engage in direct cooperation with the Myanmar authorities.
I samtalene med andre vestlige land argumenterer vi for å engasjere oss i direkte samarbeid med myndighetene.
This is the only way we can effectively help Myanmar to fight poverty, promote its efforts relating to climate change and the environment and assist in other major, demanding reforms the country has to undertake.
Bare på den måten kan vi effektivt bidra til fattigdomsbekjempelse, klima- og miljøarbeid og andre store krevende reformer som landet står overfor.
Capacity-building is key.
Kapasitetsbygging er da et nøkkelord.
In Norway’s view, international financial institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, as well as the UN and the UNDP, should be given the opportunity to engage in essential capacity-building, for example in relation to crucial economic reforms.
Norge mener at internasjonale finansinstitusjoner som Verdensbanken og Det internasjonale pengefondet samt FN og UNDP bør få anledning til å bidra med nødvendig kapasitetsbygging, f.eks. med tanke på helt nødvendige økonomiske reformer.
As far as the issues of forced labour and greater democratic rights are concerned, the ILO should be given a broader mandate in the country.
Når det gjelder tvangsarbeid og utvidede demokratiske rettigheter, er det nødvendig å gi ILOs arbeid i landet et mer omfattende mandat.
At the same time, we are continuing our humanitarian work in the country, and continuing to support actors outside the country who are working to promote democracy in Myanmar.
Samtidig fortsetter vi vårt humanitære arbeid inne i landet og støtte til miljøer utenfor som arbeider for å fremme demokratiet.
To a growing extent, we are seeing that members of exile communities are able to return to Myanmar.
Vi ser at det i økende grad er mulig også for representanter for eksilmiljøer å vende tilbake.
We are encouraging the authorities to reinforce this trend, and we are assessing on a continuous basis how we can best contribute to democracy-building.
Vi oppmuntrer myndighetene til å forsterke en slik utvikling og vurderer løpende hvordan vår støtte på best mulig måte kan bidra til demokratibygging.
Within Myanmar, there are clear indications that many people now have confidence in the President and his reform agenda, but at the international level there is still a degree of scepticism.
Inne i Myanmar tyder altså mye på at mange nå har tillit til presidenten og hans reformagenda, men internasjonalt er det derimot fortsatt en del skepsis.
This is understandable, given that a large proportion of the members of the current government also held key positions in the former regime.
Dette er jo heller ikke unaturlig når vi ser at en stor del av regjeringsmedlemmene hadde sentrale posisjoner også i det forrige regimet.
There is still much for the country’s new leadership to achieve if the positive reputation it has gained so far is to be consolidated.
Fortsatt har den nye ledelsen mye den skal gjennomføre for å befeste det positive inntrykket som er skapt.
Having said this, in my view it is wrong to argue, as some do, that it remains to be seen whether or not the authorities are serious about the reform policy, or to say that there have been positive signs before without these leading to any real results.
Samtidig mener jeg det er feil, slik enkelte gjør, fremdeles å fastholde at det gjenstår å se om myndighetene mener alvor, eller bare å vise til at positive tegn har forekommet tidligere uten særlige resultater.
Those currently in power in Myanmar have shown in both words and action that their willingness to change is genuine.
De nåværende makthaverne har vist gjennom ord og handling at de er genuine i sin endringsvilje.
Now, they need to make the changes irreversible.
Nå må de gjøre endringene irreversible.
And we must assist them in this.
Og det må vi bidra til.
Norway is not alone in assessing the recent changes in Myanmar as positive.
Norge er heller ikke alene om å vurdere den siste tids endringer i Myanmar som positive.
All those we met in Myanmar were of the view that the President needs international support in order to show that the reform policy is bearing fruit.
Samtlige av dem vi møtte i Myanmar, mente at presidenten trenger internasjonal støtte for å vise at reformlinjen bærer frukt.