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We have chosen to continue our cooperation with Russia in areas that are of particular importance to us: fisheries management, environment, nuclear safety, regional cooperation, search and rescue, and people-to-people contact.
We have chosen to continue our cooperation with Russia in areas that are of particular importance to us: fisheries management, environment, nuclear safety, regional cooperation, search and rescue, and people-to-people contact.
It is not in anyone's interest to isolate Russia, but Moscow's aggression in Ukraine makes it impossible to normalise our relations.
It is not in anyone's interest to isolate Russia, but Moscow's aggression in Ukraine makes it impossible to normalise our relations.
At the same time, we have stepped up our political and economic support to Ukraine, as well as to Moldova and Georgia.
At the same time, we have stepped up our political and economic support to Ukraine, as well as to Moldova and Georgia.
Few European countries contribute more.
Few European countries contribute more.
We would like to establish a more systematic dialogue with the EU on the European neighbourhood policy and the Eastern partnership, not the least to make sure that our efforts complement each other's.
We would like to establish a more systematic dialogue with the EU on the European neighbourhood policy and the Eastern partnership, not the least to make sure that our efforts complement each other's.
Economic recovery is vital to give Europe the necessary strength and stamina to meet external challenges.
Economic recovery is vital to give Europe the necessary strength and stamina to meet external challenges.
Norway has steered clear of the worst repercussions of the financial and economic crisis.
Norway has steered clear of the worst repercussions of the financial and economic crisis.
But we too must reform our economy to stay competitive and prepare for a situation where oil and gas are less prominent components of our economy.
But we too must reform our economy to stay competitive and prepare for a situation where oil and gas are less prominent components of our economy.
The internal market will become increasingly important for us as we make this transition.
The internal market will become increasingly important for us as we make this transition.
Europe is our home market.
Europe is our home market.
Our main trading partners are here.
Our main trading partners are here.
This is where most of our investments go.
This is where most of our investments go.
It is in our national interest to protect free movement and the integrity of the internal market.
It is in our national interest to protect free movement and the integrity of the internal market.
Coming back to my main message, I believe Europe can tackle the many challenges we are facing, but only if we stick together, uphold our values, and deliver for citizens.
Coming back to my main message, I believe Europe can tackle the many challenges we are facing, but only if we stick together, uphold our values, and deliver for citizens.
Unfortunately, the recent discussions about the reception of refugees in Europe has shown that we are not all on the same page.
Unfortunately, the recent discussions about the reception of refugees in Europe has shown that we are not all on the same page.
Some countries are questioning the need for solidarity at European level.
Some countries are questioning the need for solidarity at European level.
Even worse, some are stepping out of the European community of values, by refusing to help refugees who are not Christian.
Even worse, some are stepping out of the European community of values, by refusing to help refugees who are not Christian.
Norway is determined to speak up when European values are threatened.
Norway is determined to speak up when European values are threatened.
Our reaction to the clampdown on civil society in Hungary is one example.
Our reaction to the clampdown on civil society in Hungary is one example.
I have said it before, but I remain puzzled and disappointed that there has been so little response from EU institutions.
I have said it before, but I remain puzzled and disappointed that there has been so little response from EU institutions.
For decades, the EU has been a driving force for democratic change and respect for human rights in Europe.
For decades, the EU has been a driving force for democratic change and respect for human rights in Europe.
If the EU is unable to deal with breaches of fundamental rights and freedoms in one of its member states, the whole integration process – and Europe's identity – will suffer.
If the EU is unable to deal with breaches of fundamental rights and freedoms in one of its member states, the whole integration process – and Europe's identity – will suffer.
I understand that the Eunor research project will cover many of these issues, and that you will be looking at the situation of small states in particular.
I understand that the Eunor research project will cover many of these issues, and that you will be looking at the situation of small states in particular.
In some ways, Norway fits the description of small states: We are keen to promote international law and order; we are among the greatest beneficiaries of European integration; and we share the concerns that many small states have about sovereignty.
In some ways, Norway fits the description of small states: We are keen to promote international law and order; we are among the greatest beneficiaries of European integration; and we share the concerns that many small states have about sovereignty.
However, I think we should be careful not to attach too much importance to size.
However, I think we should be careful not to attach too much importance to size.
In some policy areas, Norway is not a small country – energy issues being a case in point.
In some policy areas, Norway is not a small country – energy issues being a case in point.
We also see that not all small states in Europe follow traditional small state strategies.
We also see that not all small states in Europe follow traditional small state strategies.
Some see cooperation as a threat rather than a necessity, and are developing their own brand of risky small-state nationalism.
Some see cooperation as a threat rather than a necessity, and are developing their own brand of risky small-state nationalism.
For Norway, the main challenge is not our size, but the particular way we are linked to the European integration process.
For Norway, the main challenge is not our size, but the particular way we are linked to the European integration process.
The crisis in Ukraine is a good example.
The crisis in Ukraine is a good example.
It changed the security landscape in Europe, and the EU became a crucial forum for discussing how to tackle this (together with Nato).
It changed the security landscape in Europe, and the EU became a crucial forum for discussing how to tackle this (together with Nato).
Norway, however, was not at the table.
Norway, however, was not at the table.
We face a similar challenge in connection with the TTIP negotiations.
We face a similar challenge in connection with the TTIP negotiations.
To remedy this situation, we are engaged in active diplomacy in European capitals.
To remedy this situation, we are engaged in active diplomacy in European capitals.
This is even more important now that our European partners are furthering their cooperation in traditionally intergovernmental spheres.
This is even more important now that our European partners are furthering their cooperation in traditionally intergovernmental spheres.
Europe is – as always – in transition.
Europe is – as always – in transition.
I am glad that Nupi has organised this conference, which is a timely opportunity to develop our knowledge and analyses of where Europe is heading.
I am glad that Nupi has organised this conference, which is a timely opportunity to develop our knowledge and analyses of where Europe is heading.
One thing is sure, Norway is taking part in this journey.
One thing is sure, Norway is taking part in this journey.
And along the way, we will do our best to make sure that Europe doesn't lose sight of its fundamental principles and values, and that it deliver on democracy to European citizens.
And along the way, we will do our best to make sure that Europe doesn't lose sight of its fundamental principles and values, and that it deliver on democracy to European citizens.
Europe in transition – Norway and Europe in an age of global shifts
Europe in transition – Norway and Europe in an age of global shifts
Oslo, 8. oktober 2015
Oslo, 8. oktober 2015
Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen's speech at the Nupi conference "Europe in transition – Small states and Europe in an age of global shifts", 8 October 2015.
Statsråd Vidar Helgesens innlegg på Nupi-konferansen "Europe in transition – Small states and Europe in an age of global shifts", 8. oktober 2015.
European Committee for Postal Regulation (CERP)
European Committee for Postal Regulation (CERP)
By secretary of state, Steinulf Tungesvik
By secretary of state, Steinulf Tungesvik
Speech by secretary of state, Steinulf Tungesvik Plenary meeting Oslo, 11 th> of May, 2006
Speech by secretary of state, Steinulf Tungesvik Plenary meeting Oslo, 11 th of May, 2006
Dear delegates and guests,
Dear delegates and guests,
It is a pleasure for me to welcome you all to the CERP Plenary meeting here in Oslo.
It is a pleasure for me to welcome you all to the CERP Plenary meeting here in Oslo.
After a long winter the summer now seems to be on its way to our city, and I hope that you will enjoy your stay in our beautiful capital – Europe’s warmest capital on Tuesday.
After a long winter the summer now seems to be on its way to our city, and I hope that you will enjoy your stay in our beautiful capital – Europe’s warmest capital on Tuesday.
Your responsibility is to cooperate on different aspects of the regulation of postal services in Europe.
Your responsibility is to cooperate on different aspects of the regulation of postal services in Europe.
Postal services have a very long history in our country.
Postal services have a very long history in our country.
Nearly 360 years have passed since the establishing in 1647 of our national postal operator, Norway Post.
Nearly 360 years have passed since the establishing in 1647 of our national postal operator, Norway Post.
It has played an important part in the building of our nation, sparsely populated and with long distances divided by fjords and mountains, by connecting people and businesses within the country and with countries all over the world.
It has played an important part in the building of our nation, sparsely populated and with long distances divided by fjords and mountains, by connecting people and businesses within the country and with countries all over the world.
For many, many years, Norway Post was an integral part of the state, but ten years ago that finally changed.
For many, many years, Norway Post was an integral part of the state, but ten years ago that finally changed.
Since it was realised that much of the business of Norway Post was performed in the market, Norway Post was established as a limited company, with the state as sole shareholder.
Since it was realised that much of the business of Norway Post was performed in the market, Norway Post was established as a limited company, with the state as sole shareholder.
The company has its own board with full economic responsibility for the company in compliance with the relevant company laws.
The company has its own board with full economic responsibility for the company in compliance with the relevant company laws.
The Minister of Transport and Communications constitutes the General Assembly of the company as representative of the state.
The Minister of Transport and Communications constitutes the General Assembly of the company as representative of the state.
The Postal Services Act and the Postal Services Regulations give the framework for the Universal Postal Service Obligations.
The Postal Services Act and the Postal Services Regulations give the framework for the Universal Postal Service Obligations.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications is responsible for the licence issued to Norway Post, in which the Universal Service Obligations are stated in detail.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications is responsible for the licence issued to Norway Post, in which the Universal Service Obligations are stated in detail.
It is up to the board and the management of the company to fulfil these obligations.
It is up to the board and the management of the company to fulfil these obligations.
The Norwegian Post and Telecommunications Authority shall supervise compliance with the requirements laid down in the Postal Services Act, the Postal Services Regulations and the license.
The Norwegian Post and Telecommunications Authority shall supervise compliance with the requirements laid down in the Postal Services Act, the Postal Services Regulations and the license.
The present Government finds it very important to secure a good supply of universal postal services of reasonable prices and good quality throughout the country.
The present Government finds it very important to secure a good supply of universal postal services of reasonable prices and good quality throughout the country.
This is a necessary part of the infrastructure of any modern country, where swift and reliable communications between people, public administrations and businesses are essential.
This is a necessary part of the infrastructure of any modern country, where swift and reliable communications between people, public administrations and businesses are essential.
Norway Post has traditionally given us a very high quality on postal services throughout our country.
Norway Post has traditionally given us a very high quality on postal services throughout our country.
My government intends to secure a high quality of these services even in the future.
My government intends to secure a high quality of these services even in the future.
The question of postal liberalisation has been on the agenda within many European countries for several years.
The question of postal liberalisation has been on the agenda within many European countries for several years.
In March 2005, the Norwegian Parliament adopted a proposal from the previous government for a full liberalisation of the postal market from 1st January 2007.
In March 2005, the Norwegian Parliament adopted a proposal from the previous government for a full liberalisation of the postal market from 1st January 2007.
My government, which took office after the General elections last autumn and consists of the Labour Party, the Centre Party and the Socialist Left Party, has made it clear that it is opposed to a full liberalisation of the national postal market, at least in advance of the European Union which, as you know, has not taken any final decision in this matter.
My government, which took office after the General elections last autumn and consists of the Labour Party, the Centre Party and the Socialist Left Party, has made it clear that it is opposed to a full liberalisation of the national postal market, at least in advance of the European Union which, as you know, has not taken any final decision in this matter.
The reason behind our opinion is that we believe that it still is necessary to retain a monopoly area to secure the universal service obligations for the whole population in our widespread country.
The reason behind our opinion is that we believe that it still is necessary to retain a monopoly area to secure the universal service obligations for the whole population in our widespread country.
Therefore the Government has recently put forward a new proposal to the Parliament on a withdrawal of the earlier decision regarding further liberalisation of the postal market.
Therefore the Government has recently put forward a new proposal to the Parliament on a withdrawal of the earlier decision regarding further liberalisation of the postal market.
The proposal is expected to be adopted by the Parliament before this summer.
The proposal is expected to be adopted by the Parliament before this summer.
Even if Norway is not a member of the EU, we do have the EEA-agreement, or the European Economic Area, whereby Norway in principle is bound to implement the Postal Directive into our national legislation.
Even if Norway is not a member of the EU, we do have the EEA-agreement, or the European Economic Area, whereby Norway in principle is bound to implement the Postal Directive into our national legislation.
Therefore, what goes on in the European Union is of great interest to us.
Therefore, what goes on in the European Union is of great interest to us.
Your responsibility as delegates to this Plenary is even wider than that, since CERP consists of countries both within and outside of the European Union.
Your responsibility as delegates to this Plenary is even wider than that, since CERP consists of countries both within and outside of the European Union.
Postal services are essential to all the countries within the CERP membership, and consideration must be given to many regulatory aspects in the postal sector.
Postal services are essential to all the countries within the CERP membership, and consideration must be given to many regulatory aspects in the postal sector.
Hopefully, you will have successful deliberations on the different sides of European postal services on your agenda these two days.
Hopefully, you will have successful deliberations on the different sides of European postal services on your agenda these two days.
I thank the Norwegian Post and Telecommunications Authority for organizing this Plenary, and hope that it will be possible for you to se some more of Oslo than the inside of these premises.
I thank the Norwegian Post and Telecommunications Authority for organizing this Plenary, and hope that it will be possible for you to se some more of Oslo than the inside of these premises.
Finally, as an earlier postman – the first step of my professional career back in early eighties, I wish you all the best for your Plenary meeting, and again hope that you will have an enjoyable stay in our country.
Finally, as an earlier postman – the first step of my professional career back in early eighties, I wish you all the best for your Plenary meeting, and again hope that you will have an enjoyable stay in our country.
European Forest Policy in Norway
Skog: Norge vokter Europas skoger
Norway's Forestry Minister, Lars Peder Brekk, has taken over as Europe's new "forest guardian".
Landbruks- og matminister Lars Peder Brekk har overtatt som Europas "skogvokter".
Read more on the Council of Europe's website.
Les mer på Europarådets nettsider.
[Introduction]
[Introduction]
It is a pleasure to be here and to see so many dedicated people gathered in Oslo to discuss a highly interesting and relevant topic.
It is a pleasure to be here and to see so many dedicated people gathered in Oslo to discuss a highly interesting and relevant topic.
And as Minister of EEA and EU Affairs, I am delighted to see European cooperation in action – right here in Oslo.
And as Minister of EEA and EU Affairs, I am delighted to see European cooperation in action – right here in Oslo.
Norway is not a member of the European Union, but we are certainly part of Europe, and through the EEA Agreement, we are closely integrated with the EU.
Norway is not a member of the European Union, but we are certainly part of Europe, and through the EEA Agreement, we are closely integrated with the EU.
The close relations between Norway and the EU can be illustrated by the fact that around 80 % of Norway’s total exports go to the EU, and around 70 % of Norway’s imports come from the EU.
The close relations between Norway and the EU can be illustrated by the fact that around 80 % of Norway’s total exports go to the EU, and around 70 % of Norway’s imports come from the EU.
Another illustration of our close relations is the fact that almost 200 000 EU citizens are currently working in Norway – many of them in the building industry.
Another illustration of our close relations is the fact that almost 200 000 EU citizens are currently working in Norway – many of them in the building industry.
I know that cooperation, information sharing, teamwork and discussion are keywords for this conference.
I know that cooperation, information sharing, teamwork and discussion are keywords for this conference.
I can assure you that they are keywords for Norwegian European policy as well.
I can assure you that they are keywords for Norwegian European policy as well.
We do not want to develop our policy behind closed doors.
We do not want to develop our policy behind closed doors.
We want input from different actors in society, property owner organisations included.
We want input from different actors in society, property owner organisations included.
You have valuable knowledge and information.
You have valuable knowledge and information.
You have valuable cross-border networks.
You have valuable cross-border networks.
You play a role in raising key concerns for Europe as a whole – like the important and highly relevant topic on your agenda today: young people entering the European housing market.
You play a role in raising key concerns for Europe as a whole – like the important and highly relevant topic on your agenda today: young people entering the European housing market.
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Financial crisis]
Financial crisis]
Entering the housing market for the first time is often challenging.
Entering the housing market for the first time is often challenging.
And it has become even more challenging for a growing number of young people in Europe over the last few years.
And it has become even more challenging for a growing number of young people in Europe over the last few years.
The backdrop for this is of course the financial crisis that hit Europe in 2009.
The backdrop for this is of course the financial crisis that hit Europe in 2009.
Yes, we are seeing signs of economic recovery in the eurozone, but progress is fragile and there are still major challenges, not least the problem of unemployment among the young.
Yes, we are seeing signs of economic recovery in the eurozone, but progress is fragile and there are still major challenges, not least the problem of unemployment among the young.
Unemployed young people have no stable income, and as result they are often in a weak position in the housing market.
Unemployed young people have no stable income, and as result they are often in a weak position in the housing market.
This is not only bad for the young people concerned, but also for the economy as a whole.
This is not only bad for the young people concerned, but also for the economy as a whole.
For instance, the building industry that generates so much employment and economic growth is struggling.
For instance, the building industry that generates so much employment and economic growth is struggling.
A discussion of the challenges young people encounter in the housing market is therefore also linked to the broader European discussion of how can we create jobs and stimulate growth.
A discussion of the challenges young people encounter in the housing market is therefore also linked to the broader European discussion of how can we create jobs and stimulate growth.
I am glad that this question is now at the top of the EU agenda.
I am glad that this question is now at the top of the EU agenda.
Increased competitiveness and innovation are crucial for the future of Europe, and not least for the future of young Europeans.
Increased competitiveness and innovation are crucial for the future of Europe, and not least for the future of young Europeans.
[Norwegian housing market and Norwegian housing policy]
[Norwegian housing market and Norwegian housing policy]
Norway was not hit by the financial crisis to the same extent as many European countries, and unemployment rates among young people are relatively low.
Norway was not hit by the financial crisis to the same extent as many European countries, and unemployment rates among young people are relatively low.