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And it means committing ourselves to international cooperation, developing new technology, and finding innovative ways of ensuring environmental sustainability.
And it means committing ourselves to international cooperation, developing new technology, and finding innovative ways of ensuring environmental sustainability.
The oceans, including the Arctic seas, offer a huge range of opportunities.
The oceans, including the Arctic seas, offer a huge range of opportunities.
We must use these opportunities wisely.
We must use these opportunities wisely.
The Arctic and the Blue Potential
The Arctic and the Blue Potential
Bodø, 26 May 2016
Bodø, 26. mai 2016
State Secretary Elsbeth Tronstad's speech at an Oslo visit by the EU transport attachés.
Statssekretær Elsbeth Tronstads tale i forbindelse med at EUs transportattachéer var på besøk i Oslo.
Dear Transport Attachés – dear colleagues,
Dear Transport Attachés – dear colleagues,
Norway has longstanding, good and close ties with the EU.
Norway has longstanding, good and close ties with the EU.
We cooperate closely on a broad range of policy areas through a number of agreements.
We cooperate closely on a broad range of policy areas through a number of agreements.
Among these, the European Economic Area – The EEA – Agreement and the Schengen Association Agreement are the two most important.
Among these, the European Economic Area – The EEA – Agreement and the Schengen Association Agreement are the two most important.
As a result of this, major and minor developments as well as various political initiatives at European level will have direct consequences also for us.
As a result of this, major and minor developments as well as various political initiatives at European level will have direct consequences also for us.
[Yes, I will touch upon Brexit in a few minutes] It is crucial that governments work closely together to meet the common challenges we face – such as creating new jobs and growth, fulfil the climate commitments, to deal with the migration crisis and combat violent extremism.
[Yes, I will touch upon Brexit in a few minutes] It is crucial that governments work closely together to meet the common challenges we face – such as creating new jobs and growth, fulfil the climate commitments, to deal with the migration crisis and combat violent extremism.
Our strategy for Norway's cooperation with the EU contains three key messages:
Our strategy for Norway's cooperation with the EU contains three key messages:
We will focus on policy areas where enhanced cooperation at European level represents added value, both for Norway and for the EU.
We will focus on policy areas where enhanced cooperation at European level represents added value, both for Norway and for the EU.
Our EU strategy then sets out the main priorities for the period 2014–2017: Higher quality research and education – an ambitious climate and energy policy – a global approach to migration – and enhanced security.
Our EU strategy then sets out the main priorities for the period 2014–2017: Higher quality research and education – an ambitious climate and energy policy – a global approach to migration – and enhanced security.
And an English version of the 2016 programme is available for further reading.
And an English version of the 2016 programme is available for further reading.
The European Single Market is at the very heart of our cooperation with the EU.
The European Single Market is at the very heart of our cooperation with the EU.
Through the EEA Agreement, Norway enjoys the benefits of the free movement of persons, goods, services and capital.
Through the EEA Agreement, Norway enjoys the benefits of the free movement of persons, goods, services and capital.
It guarantees non-discrimination and equal rules and competition throughout the area of 31 countries and 500 million people.
It guarantees non-discrimination and equal rules and competition throughout the area of 31 countries and 500 million people.
For Norway, it gives our companies access to the Single Market and ensures that they compete on the same terms as companies in EU countries.
For Norway, it gives our companies access to the Single Market and ensures that they compete on the same terms as companies in EU countries.
At the same time, it offers the same benefits to EU companies and citizens entering Norway.
At the same time, it offers the same benefits to EU companies and citizens entering Norway.
This is crucial, as around 80 per cent of our export go to the EU and more than 60 per cent of Norway's imports come from EU countries.
This is crucial, as around 80 per cent of our export go to the EU and more than 60 per cent of Norway's imports come from EU countries.
I would also like to underline that the EEA Agreement covers cooperation in other important areas, such as research and development, education, social policy, the environment, consumer protection, tourism and culture.
I would also like to underline that the EEA Agreement covers cooperation in other important areas, such as research and development, education, social policy, the environment, consumer protection, tourism and culture.
On the other hand – the EEA Agreement does not comprise the EU agricultural and fisheries policies, the customs union nor the monetary union.
On the other hand – the EEA Agreement does not comprise the EU agricultural and fisheries policies, the customs union nor the monetary union.
Apart from this, all areas of the Single Market are part of the EEA with one horizontal exemption: The geographical scope is limited to Norwegian land territory, internal waters and territorial waters.
Apart from this, all areas of the Single Market are part of the EEA with one horizontal exemption: The geographical scope is limited to Norwegian land territory, internal waters and territorial waters.
The EEA does not apply to the exclusive economic zone, the continental shelf nor the high seas.
The EEA does not apply to the exclusive economic zone, the continental shelf nor the high seas.
How does it work?
How does it work?
The EEA Agreement is dynamic in its character.
The EEA Agreement is dynamic in its character.
It is continuously updated and amended to incorporate new Single Market legislation in order to maintain homogeneity across the European Economic Area.
It is continuously updated and amended to incorporate new Single Market legislation in order to maintain homogeneity across the European Economic Area.
When it comes to the transport sector, most ofthe EU legislation will be implemented in Norwegian legislation.
When it comes to the transport sector, most ofthe EU legislation will be implemented in Norwegian legislation.
Thus, your work is highly relevant to us – and I believe that we in many cases can be a valuable partner for you as well.
Thus, your work is highly relevant to us – and I believe that we in many cases can be a valuable partner for you as well.
However, not being a member of the Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein do not participate in the decision-making process.
However, not being a member of the Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein do not participate in the decision-making process.
But we may give input during the preparatory phase, when the European Commission draws up proposals for new Single Market (EU/EEA) legislation that is to be incorporated into the Agreement.
But we may give input during the preparatory phase, when the European Commission draws up proposals for new Single Market (EU/EEA) legislation that is to be incorporated into the Agreement.
This includes the right to participate in expert groups and committees under the European Commission.
This includes the right to participate in expert groups and committees under the European Commission.
A considerable number of Norwegian civil servants participate in these on a regular basis.
A considerable number of Norwegian civil servants participate in these on a regular basis.
We also have around 50 seconded national experts in the Commission.
We also have around 50 seconded national experts in the Commission.
One of them (Espen Rindedal) is in fact working in DG Mobility and Transport on road safety.
One of them (Espen Rindedal) is in fact working in DG Mobility and Transport on road safety.
I would also like to underline that Norway participates in a number of EU programs through provisions in the EEA Agreement or on the basis of bilateral agreements with the EU.
I would also like to underline that Norway participates in a number of EU programs through provisions in the EEA Agreement or on the basis of bilateral agreements with the EU.
The largest of them being the Horizon 2020, Erasmus+, Galileo and Copernicus.
The largest of them being the Horizon 2020, Erasmus+, Galileo and Copernicus.
We contribute to the budget of these programs on equal footing with EU member states and thus have the same rights and obligations.
We contribute to the budget of these programs on equal footing with EU member states and thus have the same rights and obligations.
We also participate in a number of EU agencies, among these the European Aviation Safety Agency and the European Union Agency for Railways.
We also participate in a number of EU agencies, among these the European Aviation Safety Agency and the European Union Agency for Railways.
A stable and predictable framework
A stable and predictable framework
For more than 20 years the EEA Agreement has broadened and deepened the cooperation between the EU and Norway.
For more than 20 years the EEA Agreement has broadened and deepened the cooperation between the EU and Norway.
All parties agree that it has been mutually beneficial and has functioned well.
All parties agree that it has been mutually beneficial and has functioned well.
My Government welcomes the EU's strategy to further develop and deepen the single market.
My Government welcomes the EU's strategy to further develop and deepen the single market.
We also support the agenda to create a real Digital Single Market which can boost the European economy.
We also support the agenda to create a real Digital Single Market which can boost the European economy.
We also fully support the Commission's aim and the work it is doing to avoid over-regulation and unnecessary burdens by systematically reviewing existing legislation and ensuring that future legislation is made simpler, better and more user-friendly.
We also fully support the Commission's aim and the work it is doing to avoid over-regulation and unnecessary burdens by systematically reviewing existing legislation and ensuring that future legislation is made simpler, better and more user-friendly.
This is well in line with my Government's slogan "Improve, Simplify and Renew" with special focus on how to make our public sector more effective and our legislation more "business-friendly", especially in relation to small and medium-sized enterprises.
This is well in line with my Government's slogan "Improve, Simplify and Renew" with special focus on how to make our public sector more effective and our legislation more "business-friendly", especially in relation to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Together we have been able to safeguard the EEA Agreement and to find mutually acceptable solutions to challenges and difficulties that have emerged over the years.
Together we have been able to safeguard the EEA Agreement and to find mutually acceptable solutions to challenges and difficulties that have emerged over the years.
I am confident that this will also be the case in the future.
I am confident that this will also be the case in the future.
A short comment on Brexit
A short comment on Brexit
All this being said, let me add a few words on the outcome of the referendum in the United Kingdom last week.
All this being said, let me add a few words on the outcome of the referendum in the United Kingdom last week.
The British people have expressed their wish to leave the European Union.
The British people have expressed their wish to leave the European Union.
We respect their decision.
We respect their decision.
Norway's relations with the EU will not be directly affected the "Brexit".
Norway's relations with the EU will not be directly affected the "Brexit".
Our agreements with the EU stand firm, and we believe them to be mutually beneficial as I have just mentioned.
Our agreements with the EU stand firm, and we believe them to be mutually beneficial as I have just mentioned.
The relations between Norway and the UK have deep roots and are wide-ranging.
The relations between Norway and the UK have deep roots and are wide-ranging.
The UK will continue to be among our closest partners.
The UK will continue to be among our closest partners.
Norway's trade with the UK will be regulated by the EEA Agreement until the country has formally withdrawn from the EU.
Norway's trade with the UK will be regulated by the EEA Agreement until the country has formally withdrawn from the EU.
We will follow the negotiations between the EU and UK closely.
We will follow the negotiations between the EU and UK closely.
It is in our interest that the parties find solutions that will ensure a liable framework for economic relations between the UK and the rest of Europe.
It is in our interest that the parties find solutions that will ensure a liable framework for economic relations between the UK and the rest of Europe.
Norway and The Arctic
Norway and The Arctic
Let me then shift focus – to the High North.
Let me then shift focus – to the High North.
In today's volatile world, the Arctic remains a region of cooperation, stability, respect for international law and sustainable management of resources.
In today's volatile world, the Arctic remains a region of cooperation, stability, respect for international law and sustainable management of resources.
Norway has for centuries maintained a strong presence in the North.
Norway has for centuries maintained a strong presence in the North.
We are, and have always been, dependent upon income generated in the North.
We are, and have always been, dependent upon income generated in the North.
Some key facts illustrate this:
Some key facts illustrate this:
10 per cent of Norway's population live north of the Arctic Circle
10 per cent of Norway's population live north of the Arctic Circle
80 per cent of our sea areas are located north of the circle
80 per cent of our sea areas are located north of the circle
There are excellent universities in the northern parts of Norway.
There are excellent universities in the northern parts of Norway.
The city of Tromsø is a centre for expertise on polar issues
The city of Tromsø is a centre for expertise on polar issues
The Arctic is a region abundant with resources such as energy, minerals and fish.
The Arctic is a region abundant with resources such as energy, minerals and fish.
This is the backdrop for the increased interest in the Arctic.
This is the backdrop for the increased interest in the Arctic.
The EU is no exception.
The EU is no exception.
The Commission and the European External Action Service issued their Joint Communication on an integrated EU policy for the Arctic in April, the third communication since the Arctic was put on the EU agenda a decade ago.
The Commission and the European External Action Service issued their Joint Communication on an integrated EU policy for the Arctic in April, the third communication since the Arctic was put on the EU agenda a decade ago.
Norway has during the years had a constructive dialogue with the EU on issues of relevance to the Arctic and has welcomed the Joint Communication.
Norway has during the years had a constructive dialogue with the EU on issues of relevance to the Arctic and has welcomed the Joint Communication.
We share the view that better knowledge of the Arctic is fundamental to respond adequately to the challenges.
We share the view that better knowledge of the Arctic is fundamental to respond adequately to the challenges.
The EU contributes to the work of the Arctic Council through participation in its working groups.
The EU contributes to the work of the Arctic Council through participation in its working groups.
The EU is also a major contributor to Arctic research.
The EU is also a major contributor to Arctic research.
As a partner to Horizon 2020, Norway will encourage the EU to strengthen research on Arctic issues.
As a partner to Horizon 2020, Norway will encourage the EU to strengthen research on Arctic issues.
Norway and Russia are neighbours in the High North.
Norway and Russia are neighbours in the High North.
Through its actions – in Ukraine and elsewhere – Russia has contributed to a greater sense of insecurity in Europe.
Through its actions – in Ukraine and elsewhere – Russia has contributed to a greater sense of insecurity in Europe.
Together with the rest of Europe we are standing firm in defence of international law and international rules.
Together with the rest of Europe we are standing firm in defence of international law and international rules.
At the same time, we continue cooperation with Russia in areas where we have common interests.
At the same time, we continue cooperation with Russia in areas where we have common interests.
These are management of shared fish stocks, environmental protection and nuclear safety, maritime safety including search and rescue at sea, as well as Coast Guard and Border Guard activities more broadly.
These are management of shared fish stocks, environmental protection and nuclear safety, maritime safety including search and rescue at sea, as well as Coast Guard and Border Guard activities more broadly.
We have initiated various schemes to enhance trans-border business cooperation, including seed funds to stimulate activity in the north.
We have initiated various schemes to enhance trans-border business cooperation, including seed funds to stimulate activity in the north.
We target our efforts at industries with growth potential, like the maritime sector, the seafood industry, the mineral industry, tourism, space technology, and of course the oil and gas and the fisheries sectors.
We target our efforts at industries with growth potential, like the maritime sector, the seafood industry, the mineral industry, tourism, space technology, and of course the oil and gas and the fisheries sectors.
There are huge distances in the European Arctic, and an efficient infrastructure is crucial for economic development.
There are huge distances in the European Arctic, and an efficient infrastructure is crucial for economic development.
Thank you so much for interest in Norway and our relations with you on transport policy issues.
Thank you so much for interest in Norway and our relations with you on transport policy issues.
I am confident that you will enjoy a fruitful dialogue and good discussions with your Norwegian counterparts today and tomorrow.
I am confident that you will enjoy a fruitful dialogue and good discussions with your Norwegian counterparts today and tomorrow.
I wish you a pleasant stay in Oslo.
I wish you a pleasant stay in Oslo.
The EEA Agreement, and issues of The High North
The EEA Agreement, and issues of The High North
Oslo, 30 June 2016
Oslo, 30. juni 2016
Nomination of blocks for the 20th licensing round
Nominering av blokker til 20. konsesjonsrunde
The invitations were sent to all owners of licenses on the shelf and pre-qualified companies.
Invitasjonene er sendt til alle rettighetshavere på sokkelen og prekvalifiserte selskaper.
The licensing round will be an important contribution to discover the large remaing resources on the Norwegian Shelf.
- 20. runde vil være et viktig bidrag til at det store gjenværende petroleumspotensialet på norsk sokkel blir realisert.
Also, this round will form a basis for long term value creation in the petroleum industry as well as considerable future state revenues, says Åslaug Haga, Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy.
Konsesjonsrunden vil også legge grunnlag for langsiktig verdiskapning i petroleumsnæringen og for betydelige inntekter for staten i framtiden, sier statsråd Haga.
The companies’ nominations will be an important part of the decision basis when the Ministry announces the 20th licensing round.
Nominasjonene fra selskapene vil være en viktig del av beslutningsgrunnlaget når departementet skal vurdere utlysning av arealer i 20. konsesjonsrunde.
The deadline for nominations is noon, 15 January 2008.
Frist for nominasjonene er 15. januar 2008 klokken 12.00.
· Areas already licensed · Areas included in the "Predefined areas" (APA) · Especially valuable areas in the Barents Sea; the polar front, the ice edge and Bear Island · The coastal areas of Troms and Finnmark · Eggakanten, Nordland VI, Nordland VII og Troms II
• Områder som er konsesjonsbelagt • Områder som er inkludert i ”de forhåndsdefinerte områdene” (TFO) • Særlig verdifulle områder i Barentshavet; polarfronten, iskanten og Bjørnøya • De kystnære områdene i Troms og Finnmark • Eggakanten, Nordland VI, Nordland VII og Troms II
Read more about the expections in report no 8 (2005-2006) to the Storting ‘Integrated Management of the Marine Environment of the Barents Sea and the Sea Areas off the Lofoten Islands’
8 (2005-2006) Helhetlig forvaltning av det marine miljø i Barentshavet og havområdene utenfor Lofoten)
Brussels, 18 February 2013
Brussel, 18. februar 2013
- The Northern Dimension has unique features that compliment the other regional structures in the North.
- The Northern Dimension has unique features that compliment the other regional structures in the North.
Result-oriented partnerships are the backbone of the Northern Dimension.
Result-oriented partnerships are the backbone of the Northern Dimension.
Projects under the partnerships are of great importance for people living in the Northern Dimension area, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Eide at the ministerial meeting.
Projects under the partnerships are of great importance for people living in the Northern Dimension area, sa utenriksminister Eide på ministermøtet.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide based his remarks on the following points:
Utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide baserte sitt innlegg på følgende punkter:
High North is my Government’s top priority.
High North is my Government’s top priority.
Regional cooperation is an integral part.
Regional cooperation is an integral part.
The Northern Dimension has unique features that compliment other regional structures in the North.
The Northern Dimension has unique features that compliment other regional structures in the North.
Projects under the partnerships are of great importance for people living in the Northern Dimension area.
Projects under the partnerships are of great importance for people living in the Northern Dimension area.
The Northern Dimension is forceful.
The Northern Dimension is forceful.
We have a broad and forward-looking agenda.
We have a broad and forward-looking agenda.
Regional and cross-border cooperation is at the core.
Regional and cross-border cooperation is at the core.
The Northern dimension is a constructive meeting place between the EU, EU countries, Russia, Norway and Iceland.
The Northern dimension is a constructive meeting place between the EU, EU countries, Russia, Norway and Iceland.
Norway wants to be an active partner and continues the financial contribution.
Norway wants to be an active partner and continues the financial contribution.
The four partnerships are producing tangible results:
The four partnerships are producing tangible results:
I The partnership on Public Health and Social Well-being (NDPHS)
I The partnership on Public Health and Social Well-being (NDPHS)
Impressive work – relevant to the peoples of the north - on contagious diseases and on lifestyle related health problems.
Impressive work – relevant to the peoples of the north - on contagious diseases and on lifestyle related health problems.
Norway takes active part in expert groups.
Norway takes active part in expert groups.
To Sweden:
To Sweden:
Pleased the host country agreement secretariat is signed.
Pleased the host country agreement secretariat is signed.
Now pending ratification by the Swedish parliament.
Now pending ratification by the Swedish parliament.
Looking forward to continued good cooperation.
Looking forward to continued good cooperation.
To Russia:
To Russia: