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As laid down in the Consultation Agreement, the Sami Parliament and Norwegian Sami Reindeer Herders' Association have been consulted on measures proposed in the Parliamentary White Paper.
I tråd med konsultasjonsavtalen er det gjennomført konsultasjoner med Sametinget og Norske Reindriftsamers Landsforbund om forslag til tiltak i meldingen.
The consultations have contributed to a thorough review of reindeer husbandry policy.
Konsultasjonene har bidratt til en grundig gjennomgang av reindriftspolitikken.
Reindeer Husbandry.
Reindrift.
Old tradition - unique opportunities
Lang tradisjon – unike muligheter
General remarks:
General remarks:
The Norwegian Government gives a high priority to Norway´s relations with Europe and the EU, and it has a strong emphasis on our relation with the European Parliament.
The Norwegian Government gives a high priority to Norway´s relations with Europe and the EU, and it has a strong emphasis on our relation with the European Parliament.
I would describe he overall relationship between Norway and the European Union as excellent.
I would describe he overall relationship between Norway and the European Union as excellent.
Norway is cooperating closely with the EU on almost all policy areas, and its rules and legislation is more integrated with the EU acquis than any other non-member state [the most integrated outsider]
Norway is cooperating closely with the EU on almost all policy areas, and its rules and legislation is more integrated with the EU acquis than any other non-member state [the most integrated outsider]
From time to time, some challenges have occured.
From time to time, some challenges have occured.
This has mainly been due to political and institutional challenges that need to be addressed by both sides.
This has mainly been due to political and institutional challenges that need to be addressed by both sides.
However, solutions have always been found.
However, solutions have always been found.
The government's ambitions:
The government's ambitions:
- Active European policy
- Active European policy
- Strategic early engagement
- Strategic early engagement
- Correct/timely implementation
- Correct/timely implementation
The Government's European Policy/Strategy:
The Government's European Policy/Strategy:
Priorities: Competitiveness/growth.
Priorities: Competitiveness/growth.
Research/education.
Research/education.
Climate/energy.
Climate/energy.
Migration.
Migration.
Tools: Political coordination (Minister for EU/EEA-affairs, government's European policy committee).
Tools: Political coordination (Minister for EU/EEA-affairs, government's European policy committee).
Openness.
Openness.
Knowledge.
Knowledge.
We follow with keen interest key policy developments and priorities under the new Commission, as well as the strategic priorities and discussion in the European Council.
We follow with keen interest key policy developments and priorities under the new Commission, as well as the strategic priorities and discussion in the European Council.
In some key areas of priority for the new Commission, Norway has already shared its views and ideas informally with relevant stakeholders in the EU.
In some key areas of priority for the new Commission, Norway has already shared its views and ideas informally with relevant stakeholders in the EU.
This has been the case with the proposals for an energy union as well as with the EU digital agenda and the plan to create a digital single market.
This has been the case with the proposals for an energy union as well as with the EU digital agenda and the plan to create a digital single market.
Example 1: Energy Union:
Example 1: Energy Union:
The partnership between Norway and the EU in the energy field is of mutual benefit.
The partnership between Norway and the EU in the energy field is of mutual benefit.
Norway is a stable key supplier of energy to the EU, and the EU is our largest market.
Norway is a stable key supplier of energy to the EU, and the EU is our largest market.
We have established an active and constructive political energy dialogue with the European Commission.
We have established an active and constructive political energy dialogue with the European Commission.
Vice President Sefcovic has recently presented a proposal for an EU Energy Union strategy.
Vice President Sefcovic has recently presented a proposal for an EU Energy Union strategy.
We are glad to see that the Commission wants to develop the energy partnership with Norway further.
We are glad to see that the Commission wants to develop the energy partnership with Norway further.
We look forward to cooperating even closer with the EU in the energy field, and to develop our partnership in the years to come.
We look forward to cooperating even closer with the EU in the energy field, and to develop our partnership in the years to come.
Example 2: The Digital Single Market:
Example 2: The Digital Single Market:
Norway want to take active part in the development of a true Digital Single Market in Europe.
Norway want to take active part in the development of a true Digital Single Market in Europe.
We state our preliminary views and proposals in a non-paper that already has been presented to several key EU decision makers, including Commissioner Oettinger.
We state our preliminary views and proposals in a non-paper that already has been presented to several key EU decision makers, including Commissioner Oettinger.
I would of course be happy to share it with you as well after our general discussions.
I would of course be happy to share it with you as well after our general discussions.
Foreign Policy:
Foreign Policy:
We have regular consultations and frequent political contact with the EU on all matters of international significance.
We have regular consultations and frequent political contact with the EU on all matters of international significance.
This complements our close bilateral relations with the EU Members States.
This complements our close bilateral relations with the EU Members States.
We have developed a very close cooperation on the situation in the Middle East (ref: Norway's role in the AHLC), and together with the EU we have decided to increase our engagement in the Sahel and in the Western Mediterranean/North Africa.
We have developed a very close cooperation on the situation in the Middle East (ref: Norway's role in the AHLC), and together with the EU we have decided to increase our engagement in the Sahel and in the Western Mediterranean/North Africa.
Norway's geographical position naturally implicates a particular emphasis on relations with Russia – still worth noting that Norway nevertheless is at one with the EU regarding the consequences of the Ukraine crisis
Norway's geographical position naturally implicates a particular emphasis on relations with Russia – still worth noting that Norway nevertheless is at one with the EU regarding the consequences of the Ukraine crisis
Some challenging processes/issues:
Some challenging processes/issues:
New Financial Mechanisms:
New Financial Mechanisms:
Negotiations about new EEA and Norway financial mechanisms have been ongoing since January 2014.
Negotiations about new EEA and Norway financial mechanisms have been ongoing since January 2014.
The EFTA side base the negotiations on the EU Cohesion Fund criteria, which has been the basis for the EEA and Norway Grants since 1994.
The EFTA side base the negotiations on the EU Cohesion Fund criteria, which has been the basis for the EEA and Norway Grants since 1994.
Our offer is based on continuation and adjustment from the previous grant period, from 2009-2014.
Our offer is based on continuation and adjustment from the previous grant period, from 2009-2014.
We negotiate market access for fish in parallel with the financial mechanisms.
We negotiate market access for fish in parallel with the financial mechanisms.
To us, a satisfactory and flexible solution with regard to market access for fish is a prerequisite for an overall and balanced agreement on the financial mechanisms.
To us, a satisfactory and flexible solution with regard to market access for fish is a prerequisite for an overall and balanced agreement on the financial mechanisms.
Trade in agricultural products:
Trade in agricultural products:
EU and Norway also entered into a new round of negotiations on trade in basic agricultural products in February 2015.
EU and Norway also entered into a new round of negotiations on trade in basic agricultural products in February 2015.
We look forward to a constructive negotiation process.
We look forward to a constructive negotiation process.
Regarding cheese and meat, the government's position is clear.
Regarding cheese and meat, the government's position is clear.
We will take no new protective measures.
We will take no new protective measures.
However, this government is a minority government and for the time being, there is no majority in our Parliament to change the decision taken by the previous government.
However, this government is a minority government and for the time being, there is no majority in our Parliament to change the decision taken by the previous government.
TTIP:
TTIP:
We welcome the ongoing negotiations between the EU and the US towards an ambitious transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP).
We welcome the ongoing negotiations between the EU and the US towards an ambitious transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP).
The EU and the USA are our two most important trading partners.
The EU and the USA are our two most important trading partners.
In addition, Norway our EEA/EFTA partners are already members of the EU Internal Market through the EEA agreement.
In addition, Norway our EEA/EFTA partners are already members of the EU Internal Market through the EEA agreement.
We are therefore in a unique relation to the TTIP negotiations.
We are therefore in a unique relation to the TTIP negotiations.
If concluded, TTIP will affect a wide range of economic sectors in the EEA and it is important to us that an agreement would not undermine our role as a close partner when the Commission is preparing new rules and regulations.
If concluded, TTIP will affect a wide range of economic sectors in the EEA and it is important to us that an agreement would not undermine our role as a close partner when the Commission is preparing new rules and regulations.
The Commission ought to bear in mind the existing regulatory cooperation established under the EEA Agreement when negotiating regulatory cooperation for the TTIP.
The Commission ought to bear in mind the existing regulatory cooperation established under the EEA Agreement when negotiating regulatory cooperation for the TTIP.
Together with our EFTA partners, we believe to have a clear and legitimate interest to be adequately informed about the negotiations progress and which sectors and rules of the Internal Market that will be affected by TTIP.
Together with our EFTA partners, we believe to have a clear and legitimate interest to be adequately informed about the negotiations progress and which sectors and rules of the Internal Market that will be affected by TTIP.
Norway is particularly interested in how mutual recognition of standards and regulations will be regulated TTIP, not least in the area of trade in goods.
Norway is particularly interested in how mutual recognition of standards and regulations will be regulated TTIP, not least in the area of trade in goods.
Concluding remarks:
Concluding remarks:
We have a strong emphasis on our relation with the European Parliament in our dialogue with the EU on these and other issues.
We have a strong emphasis on our relation with the European Parliament in our dialogue with the EU on these and other issues.
We will make sure to include relevant Members and Committees in our coming discussions on concrete issues and proposals.
We will make sure to include relevant Members and Committees in our coming discussions on concrete issues and proposals.
I thank you for your attention and I look forward to a fruitful and interested discussion on these and other topics regarding Norway's relation with the EU.
I thank you for your attention and I look forward to a fruitful and interested discussion on these and other topics regarding Norway's relation with the EU.
Norway's relation with the EU
Norway's relation with the EU
The Storting, Oslo 16 March 2015
Møte med Europaparlamentet på Stortinget, 16. mars 2015
State Secretary Ingvild Næss Stub's speech at a meeting with the European Parliament in Oslo on 16 March 2015.
Statssekretær Stub's innlegg under møtet med Europaparlamentet på Stortinget 16. mars 2015.
20 years of diplomatic relations with new states in the East
20 års diplomatiske forbindelser med nye stater i øst
“Our ties with the countries that became independent after the collapse of the Soviet Union have grown strong over these 20 years,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
– Våre forbindelser med landene som ble selvstendige etter Sovjetunionens sammenbrudd, har utviklet seg sterkt i løpet av 20 år, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Today, it is 20 years since diplomatic relations were established between Norway and a number of states that had previously been part of the Soviet Union.
I dag er det 20 år siden diplomatiske forbindelser ble opprettet mellom Norge og en rekke av statene på territoriet etter den tidligere Sovjetunionen.
In some cases – Russia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – relations were re-established in 1991.
Med noen av disse ble diplomatiske forbindelser gjenopprettet i 1991; Russland, Estland, Latvia og Litauen.
In others, diplomatic relations were established for the first time in 1992.
Med andre ble slike forbindelser etablert for første gang i 1992.
The breadth and depth of our relations varies.
Bredden og dybden i forbindelsene varierer.
This is natural given the differences in geography, historical ties and membership of international organisations and mechanisms for cooperation.
Dette er naturlig, gitt forskjeller i geografi, historiske bånd og felles tilhørighet til internasjonale organisasjoner og samarbeidsordninger.
But all are members of the UN and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), and most are members of the Council of Europe.
Men felles for alle er tilhørigheten til FN og til Organisasjonen for sikkerhet og samarbeid i Europa (OSSE).
This provides an important basis for our bilateral relations.
Dette er et viktig fundament også for våre bilaterale forbindelser.
Given the Soviet past of these countries, it is not surprising that change takes time.
Med det sovjetiske samfunnet som utgangspunkt er det ikke overraskende at en slik omstilling tar tid.
After 20 years, many have progressed far, while much still remains to be done in others.
Etter 20 år er mange kommet langt, mens det i andre land er mye som gjenstår.
“The international community also has an important role to play in this context.
– Her har også det internasjonale samfunn en viktig rolle å spille.
Norway has played a part in promoting these fundamental values.
Norge har bidratt til å fremme disse grunnleggende verdiene.
We do so in several ways, including through our bilateral ties,” said Mr Støre.
Det gjør vi på flere måter, også gjennom våre bilaterale forbindelser, sier Støre.
These contacts are a source of enrichment for Norwegian society too.
Slike kontakter er en berikelse også for det norske samfunn.
At the same time, we should look ahead.
Samtidig ser vi fremover.
We must continue to develop our wide-ranging cooperation for the common good of our countries and peoples.
Vi skal fortsette å utvikle et mangfoldig samarbeid til felles beste for våre land og folk.
Our ambition is that our relations will continue develop at least as positively and dynamically over the next 20 years,” said Mr Støre.
Vår ambisjon må være at forbindelsene skal utvikle seg minst like positivt og minst like dynamisk gjennom de neste 20 årene, sier Støre.
High-Level Plenary Session of the Poland – Norway Partnership Conference, 10 May 2012
High-Level Plenary Session of the Poland – Norway Partnership Conference, 10. mai 2012
- I would say that Poland is probably the country in Europe that has become closest to Norway and Norwegians since the changes that took place in the early 1990s, said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at a conference during the state visit to Poland.
- I would say that Poland is probably the country in Europe that has become closest to Norway and Norwegians since the changes that took place in the early 1990s, sa utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre bl.a. under en konferanse i forbindelse med statsbesøket til Polen.
Your Majesty, President Komorowski, fellow ministers Excellencies, Distinguished guests,
Your Majesty, President Komorowski, fellow ministers Excellencies, Distinguished guests,
As His Majesty rightly pointed out, over the past few years the political, social, economic and cultural cooperation between our two countries has expanded both in scope and depth.
As His Majesty rightly pointed out, over the past few years the political, social, economic and cultural cooperation between our two countries has expanded both in scope and depth.
I believe no country in Europe has come closer to Norway than Poland over the past few years.
I believe no country in Europe has come closer to Norway than Poland over the past few years.
Look at our trade relations:
Look at our trade relations:
Last year Norwegian exports to Poland exceeded EUR 2 billion compared with EUR 700 million in 2005.
Last year Norwegian exports to Poland exceeded EUR 2 billion compared with EUR 700 million in 2005.
That is nearly a threefold increase in just six years!
That is nearly a threefold increase in just six years!
In fact, the growth of our exports to Poland and its neighbouring countries now exceeds by far the growth of our exports to Asia.
In fact, the growth of our exports to Poland and its neighbouring countries now exceeds by far the growth of our exports to Asia.
We sell almost twice as much to Poland than we do to China.
We sell almost twice as much to Poland than we do to China.
Seafood is the main Norwegian export article, and is sold both to polish consumers and to the fish processing industry.
Seafood is the main Norwegian export article, and is sold both to polish consumers and to the fish processing industry.
Another area of interest is oil and gas.
Another area of interest is oil and gas.
The Norwegian petroleum industry is attracting Polish suppliers of goods and services.
The Norwegian petroleum industry is attracting Polish suppliers of goods and services.
In fact, the value of all goods and services exported from Poland to Norway now exceeds that of Poland’s exports to the US (EUR 1.7 billion).
In fact, the value of all goods and services exported from Poland to Norway now exceeds that of Poland’s exports to the US (EUR 1.7 billion).
Our two countries have both stayed clear of the worst turmoil of the current crisis in Europe.
Our two countries have both stayed clear of the worst turmoil of the current crisis in Europe.
Indeed, Poland and Norway are among the fortunate few – a very small group of European economies that are still enjoying stability and growth.
Indeed, Poland and Norway are among the fortunate few – a very small group of European economies that are still enjoying stability and growth.
In the period 2008–11, growth in the Polish economy was the highest of the EU countries.
In the period 2008–11, growth in the Polish economy was the highest of the EU countries.
We see this – the world sees this.
We see this – the world sees this.
We are impressed and we are inspired.
We are impressed and we are inspired.
One thing is certain: economic growth is not possible without a productive and qualified work force.
One thing is certain: economic growth is not possible without a productive and qualified work force.
In Norway we depend on labour immigration to maintain today’s productivity.
In Norway we depend on labour immigration to maintain today’s productivity.
Polish immigrants, now the largest immigrant group in Norway, are making invaluable contributions to the Norwegian workforce – as doctors and carpenters, researchers and business owners, pre-school teachers and engineers.
Polish immigrants, now the largest immigrant group in Norway, are making invaluable contributions to the Norwegian workforce – as doctors and carpenters, researchers and business owners, pre-school teachers and engineers.
They are knowledgeable and hard working.
They are knowledgeable and hard working.
Our children are growing up together, sharing ideas and values.
Our children are growing up together, sharing ideas and values.
Many young Norwegian people study at Polish universities, and come back with outstanding professional qualifications – particularly in the medical field.
Many young Norwegian people study at Polish universities, and come back with outstanding professional qualifications – particularly in the medical field.
On the international arena, Poland and Norway are close allies.
On the international arena, Poland and Norway are close allies.
We share the same outlook on security policy-range from hard security to soft security.
We share the same outlook on security policy-range from hard security to soft security.
Poland is itself one of the best examples of the developments in Europe.
Poland is itself one of the best examples of the developments in Europe.
You are an independent, democratic state.
You are an independent, democratic state.
You are a driving force in the European Union.
You are a driving force in the European Union.
We are allies in NATO.
We are allies in NATO.
We share the same values, which are reflected in our foreign policies.
We share the same values, which are reflected in our foreign policies.
Many of these values re-emerged in the docks of Gdansk in the 1970s.
Many of these values re-emerged in the docks of Gdansk in the 1970s.
Lech Walesa’s Solidarity movement and the peaceful campaign for labour rights gave the word solidarity a new and contemporary meaning.
Lech Walesa’s Solidarity movement and the peaceful campaign for labour rights gave the word solidarity a new and contemporary meaning.
The movement followed a path of dialogue and negotiation, peace and reconciliation in its fight for democracy and basic human rights.
The movement followed a path of dialogue and negotiation, peace and reconciliation in its fight for democracy and basic human rights.
The events in Poland won cross-party support in Norway.
The events in Poland won cross-party support in Norway.
And rarely has a decision of the Norwegian Nobel Committee been so well received as the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Lech Walesa in 1983.
And rarely has a decision of the Norwegian Nobel Committee been so well received as the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Lech Walesa in 1983.
At a time of Cold War crisis Europe needed solidarity across its borders.
At a time of Cold War crisis Europe needed solidarity across its borders.
Today, Europe is in the throes of an economic, political and social crisis.
Today, Europe is in the throes of an economic, political and social crisis.
Again, what we need is a new concept of international solidarity.
Again, what we need is a new concept of international solidarity.
Unemployment is rising.
Unemployment is rising.
Average youth unemployment in the eurozone is now more than 20 %.
Average youth unemployment in the eurozone is now more than 20 %.
This will have long-term consequences.
This will have long-term consequences.
And it cannot be resolved by market-driven forces alone.
And it cannot be resolved by market-driven forces alone.
In a global, inter-dependent economy, what is called for is the willingness to approach the challenges together - out of solidarity, yes, but also because economic and financial stability in our neighbouring countries serves our national interests and contributes to international security.
In a global, inter-dependent economy, what is called for is the willingness to approach the challenges together - out of solidarity, yes, but also because economic and financial stability in our neighbouring countries serves our national interests and contributes to international security.