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In order to decide upon the EEA relevance of an EU act, the scope of the Agreement must be determined.
In order to decide upon the EEA relevance of an EU act, the scope of the Agreement must be determined.
This assessment is of a legal nature, not a political one.
This assessment is of a legal nature, not a political one.
Since the EEA Agreement is an international treaty, the scope must be interpreted according to international treaty law and must be based on an interpretation of the Agreement with protocols, the preamble and declarations from the negotiations.
Since the EEA Agreement is an international treaty, the scope must be interpreted according to international treaty law and must be based on an interpretation of the Agreement with protocols, the preamble and declarations from the negotiations.
Longstanding practice from the parties may also be of relevance.
Longstanding practice from the parties may also be of relevance.
The scope of the EEA Agreement and the EU are different, and the case law of the ECJ may not be relevant in determining the scope of the EEA Agreement.
The scope of the EEA Agreement and the EU are different, and the case law of the ECJ may not be relevant in determining the scope of the EEA Agreement.
Important to keep in mind that the EU and EEA EFTA side usually agree on the assessment of EEA relevance.
Important to keep in mind that the EU and EEA EFTA side usually agree on the assessment of EEA relevance.
It is only on a very limited number of acts that we have diverging views on EEA relevance.
It is only on a very limited number of acts that we have diverging views on EEA relevance.
(Participation in EU programmes) The EFTA states will participate in a broad range of the new EU programmes for the 2014-2020 period.
(Participation in EU programmes) The EFTA states will participate in a broad range of the new EU programmes for the 2014-2020 period.
The programmes are an important element of our cooperation, linking EU states and EFTA states together in networks, building knowledge and providing valuable contributions to policy discussions.
The programmes are an important element of our cooperation, linking EU states and EFTA states together in networks, building knowledge and providing valuable contributions to policy discussions.
Through constructive and efficient cooperation between the EU and the EFTA side, it now seems that we will be able participate from the very beginning of the new programme period.
Through constructive and efficient cooperation between the EU and the EFTA side, it now seems that we will be able participate from the very beginning of the new programme period.
Our participation in Horizon 2020 will be adopted in the Joint Committee this Friday.
Our participation in Horizon 2020 will be adopted in the Joint Committee this Friday.
This is most welcome, and will be an advantage for all parties.
This is most welcome, and will be an advantage for all parties.
(EEA enlargement with Croatia) I am pleased to welcome Croatia as the 31st member of the EEA, following the signing of its EEA accession agreement on 11th April.
(EEA enlargement with Croatia) I am pleased to welcome Croatia as the 31st member of the EEA, following the signing of its EEA accession agreement on 11th April.
This provides new prospects for Croatia and the EEA EFTA States alike.
This provides new prospects for Croatia and the EEA EFTA States alike.
Croatian products will have the same access to our markets as those from the other EU Member States.
Croatian products will have the same access to our markets as those from the other EU Member States.
Croatian nationals will now have the possibilities to study, travel or work across the EEA in accordance with the provisions of the EEA accession agreement.
Croatian nationals will now have the possibilities to study, travel or work across the EEA in accordance with the provisions of the EEA accession agreement.
Its accession to the EEA also means that Croatia will be able to benefit from the EEA Financial Mechanism.
Its accession to the EEA also means that Croatia will be able to benefit from the EEA Financial Mechanism.
[Exempt from public disclosure]
[Exempt from public disclosure]
On behalf of Norway
On behalf of Norway
Let me put my Norwegian hat on:
Let me put my Norwegian hat on:
(Priority areas) EU-Norwegian cooperation is comprehensive and diverse.
(Priority areas) EU-Norwegian cooperation is comprehensive and diverse.
We will continue to be a constructive partner, contributing to good solutions to common tasks and challenges.
We will continue to be a constructive partner, contributing to good solutions to common tasks and challenges.
The government published last month its Work Programme for EU/EEA Affairs.
The government published last month its Work Programme for EU/EEA Affairs.
Among the core objectives are:
Among the core objectives are:
a) Promoting cooperation in areas such as financial services, climate and energy, telecommunications, research and education.
a) Promoting cooperation in areas such as financial services, climate and energy, telecommunications, research and education.
b) Facilitating efficient transportation, both within rail, aviation and maritime.
b) Facilitating efficient transportation, both within rail, aviation and maritime.
c) Ensuring decent work and combatting social dumping in connection with labour migration.
c) Ensuring decent work and combatting social dumping in connection with labour migration.
d) Close cooperation within the field of justice and home affairs and foreign and security policy, are also among the priorities.
d) Close cooperation within the field of justice and home affairs and foreign and security policy, are also among the priorities.
(Differentiated Social Security Contribution)
(Differentiated Social Security Contribution)
The Norwegian government has followed the ongoing modernisation of the state aid rules closely, and supports the revision process.
The Norwegian government has followed the ongoing modernisation of the state aid rules closely, and supports the revision process.
Due to the low population density in most parts of Norway, regional policy is of particular importance to us.
Due to the low population density in most parts of Norway, regional policy is of particular importance to us.
Regional guidelines should be general and cover all businesses in a specific region.
Regional guidelines should be general and cover all businesses in a specific region.
Exceptions in horizontal schemes should be avoided.
Exceptions in horizontal schemes should be avoided.
Such exceptions increase the administrative burden for recipients and the granting authorities, and may put economic operators in a difficult situation.
Such exceptions increase the administrative burden for recipients and the granting authorities, and may put economic operators in a difficult situation.
Perhaps Norway´s most effective regional state aid measure is the socalled “Regionally Differentiated Social Security Contribution Scheme”, a horizontal measure of reduced contribution for employees in areas of low population density.
Perhaps Norway´s most effective regional state aid measure is the socalled “Regionally Differentiated Social Security Contribution Scheme”, a horizontal measure of reduced contribution for employees in areas of low population density.
The definition of the exempted sectors, and whether exempted sectors should apply to horizontal measures, are therefore of great importance to Norway.
The definition of the exempted sectors, and whether exempted sectors should apply to horizontal measures, are therefore of great importance to Norway.
We have requested the Commission to interpret the guidelines in a way which makes is possible to grant horizontal regional aid schemes to all sectors of the economy.
We have requested the Commission to interpret the guidelines in a way which makes is possible to grant horizontal regional aid schemes to all sectors of the economy.
This is an issue of high political priority.
This is an issue of high political priority.
(Trade in agriculture goods) As I stated in the EEA Council last November, the government needs support from the Parliament to change the decision by the former government that led to increased duty on certain cheeses and meat products into Norway.
(Trade in agriculture goods) As I stated in the EEA Council last November, the government needs support from the Parliament to change the decision by the former government that led to increased duty on certain cheeses and meat products into Norway.
The government maintains its position that the decision should be reversed, but there is currently no majority in Parliament.
The government maintains its position that the decision should be reversed, but there is currently no majority in Parliament.
This government will not launch further protectionist measures of this nature.
This government will not launch further protectionist measures of this nature.
We have started our preparation for the upcoming negotiations under Article 19 in the EEA Agreement concerning trade in agriculture goods and expect to have our mandate ready soon.
We have started our preparation for the upcoming negotiations under Article 19 in the EEA Agreement concerning trade in agriculture goods and expect to have our mandate ready soon.
(Protocol 3) When it comes to processed agricultural products (PAP´s), there has been a steady increase over the years in EU exports to Norway.
(Protocol 3) When it comes to processed agricultural products (PAP´s), there has been a steady increase over the years in EU exports to Norway.
Our import from EU more than doubled between 2003 and 2013.
Our import from EU more than doubled between 2003 and 2013.
Our export of PAP’s to the EU is only 12% of EU’s export to Norway.
Our export of PAP’s to the EU is only 12% of EU’s export to Norway.
The latest joint review of Protocol 3 to the EEA Agreement was carried out by the Commission and the EEA/EFTA states in May 2013.
The latest joint review of Protocol 3 to the EEA Agreement was carried out by the Commission and the EEA/EFTA states in May 2013.
The review concluded that Protocol 3 functioned according to its objectives.
The review concluded that Protocol 3 functioned according to its objectives.
There should therefore be no need to initiate a new review process under the Protocol.
There should therefore be no need to initiate a new review process under the Protocol.
(Closing remarks – on behalf of the EEA EFTA States)
(Closing remarks – on behalf of the EEA EFTA States)
Let me conclude by saying that I am confident that we together will be able to address the outstanding issues, as we have done in the past.
Let me conclude by saying that I am confident that we together will be able to address the outstanding issues, as we have done in the past.
I would like to thank the outgoing Chair, the Greek Presidency, for its positive and constructive cooperation during its term, especially in facilitating our participation in informal ministerial meetings and political dialogues, as well as in the preparation of this meeting.
I would like to thank the outgoing Chair, the Greek Presidency, for its positive and constructive cooperation during its term, especially in facilitating our participation in informal ministerial meetings and political dialogues, as well as in the preparation of this meeting.
We look forward to working with Italy during its Presidency of the EU Council in the second half of this year.
We look forward to working with Italy during its Presidency of the EU Council in the second half of this year.
Other Business.
Other Business.
Statement by the EEA EFTA Chair, Minister Vidar Helgesen:
Statement by the EEA EFTA Chair, Minister Vidar Helgesen:
The EEA EFTA States welcome the ongoing negotiations between the European Union and the United States on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.
The EEA EFTA States welcome the ongoing negotiations between the European Union and the United States on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.
A successful outcome of the negotiations would lead to growth and jobs in the EU and the US and would breathe new life into much needed transatlantic relationship on the global scene.
A successful outcome of the negotiations would lead to growth and jobs in the EU and the US and would breathe new life into much needed transatlantic relationship on the global scene.
It may also be beneficial for the European Economic Area.
It may also be beneficial for the European Economic Area.
Through the EEA Agreement, the EEA EFTA countries are likely to be directly affected by the outcome of TTIP in particular in two main areas.
Through the EEA Agreement, the EEA EFTA countries are likely to be directly affected by the outcome of TTIP in particular in two main areas.
Firstly, an agreement on a TTIP would mean that goods originating in the US would benefit from increased market access to the EU’s Internal Market.
Firstly, an agreement on a TTIP would mean that goods originating in the US would benefit from increased market access to the EU’s Internal Market.
Since the EEA EFTA States are an integrated part of the Internal Market, this would mean that in some sectors, including public procurement, this might have a substantial impact on us.
Since the EEA EFTA States are an integrated part of the Internal Market, this would mean that in some sectors, including public procurement, this might have a substantial impact on us.
Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, the TTIP is expected to lead to the elimination and reduction of unnecessary regulations, and to increased cooperation on future regulations and standards.
Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, the TTIP is expected to lead to the elimination and reduction of unnecessary regulations, and to increased cooperation on future regulations and standards.
This could result in changes in EU laws and regulations, which, in turn, would need to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
This could result in changes in EU laws and regulations, which, in turn, would need to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
This effect would be felt in all areas covered by the Agreement, including industrial goods and services, such as finance and insurance.
This effect would be felt in all areas covered by the Agreement, including industrial goods and services, such as finance and insurance.
The TTIP might lead to a system where the EU and the US jointly monitor and develop new common standards and regulations.
The TTIP might lead to a system where the EU and the US jointly monitor and develop new common standards and regulations.
This may, for example, entail setting up a common system between the EU and the US for consultation on new rules and regulations.
This may, for example, entail setting up a common system between the EU and the US for consultation on new rules and regulations.
This again could have a direct impact on the ability of the EEA EFTA States to contribute to the shaping of relevant EU legislation through the EEA Agreement.
This again could have a direct impact on the ability of the EEA EFTA States to contribute to the shaping of relevant EU legislation through the EEA Agreement.
The EEA Agreement, of course, could not have specifically foreseen a development such as the TTIP.
The EEA Agreement, of course, could not have specifically foreseen a development such as the TTIP.
Protocol 12 to the EEA Agreement on Mutual Recognition Agreements, however, provides at least some guidance with regard to cooperation and information exchange between the EU and the EEA EFTA States in this field.
Protocol 12 to the EEA Agreement on Mutual Recognition Agreements, however, provides at least some guidance with regard to cooperation and information exchange between the EU and the EEA EFTA States in this field.
As we have pointed out on prior occasions, the EEA EFTA States are convinced that a dialogue and exchange of information with regard to TTIP are essential.
As we have pointed out on prior occasions, the EEA EFTA States are convinced that a dialogue and exchange of information with regard to TTIP are essential.
We therefore propose using Protocol 12 as a model to establish cooperation for the EEA-relevant aspects of the TTIP negotiations.
We therefore propose using Protocol 12 as a model to establish cooperation for the EEA-relevant aspects of the TTIP negotiations.
The existing structures under the EEA Agreement are an ideal setting for such a dialogue.
The existing structures under the EEA Agreement are an ideal setting for such a dialogue.
A trade policy dialogue between EFTA at four and the US was launched last November, with another session scheduled to take place next month.
A trade policy dialogue between EFTA at four and the US was launched last November, with another session scheduled to take place next month.
EFTA has also requested a similar dialogue with the European Commission, but has not yet received a response.
EFTA has also requested a similar dialogue with the European Commission, but has not yet received a response.
As the EU and the US go into their fifth negotiation round next week, it is becoming increasingly important for us to be kept informed and have the opportunity to provide input.
As the EU and the US go into their fifth negotiation round next week, it is becoming increasingly important for us to be kept informed and have the opportunity to provide input.
The EEA Agreement created “a homogenous European Economic Area”, based on equal conditions for businesses.
The EEA Agreement created “a homogenous European Economic Area”, based on equal conditions for businesses.
It is important that this homogeneity and equal treatment are maintained – also after the conclusion of the TTIP.
It is important that this homogeneity and equal treatment are maintained – also after the conclusion of the TTIP.
We would therefore reiterate our request to launch, as soon as possible, an informal dialogue on these matters with the European Commission, making use of the existing structures of the EEA Agreement.
We would therefore reiterate our request to launch, as soon as possible, an informal dialogue on these matters with the European Commission, making use of the existing structures of the EEA Agreement.
Brussels, 13 May 2014
Brussel, 13. mai 2014
'Our two countries enjoy close relations on a broad range of topics, included energy.
- Our two countries enjoy close relations on a broad range of topics, included energy.
More often than not, we see eye to eye on international issues and have a shared approach to major challenges', said Minister of EEA and EU affairs Vidar Helgesen in his statement at an energy conference in Berlin.
More often than not, we see eye to eye on international issues and have a shared approach to major challenges, sa statsråd Vidar Helgesen i sin tale ved konferansen "Competitive Energy Infrastructures for Europe: Strengthening the Internal Market, Security of Supply and Innovation" i Berlin.
First, it is a great pleasure for me to be in Germany again.
First, it is a great pleasure for me to be in Germany again.
Our two countries enjoy close relations on a broad range of topics, included energy.
Our two countries enjoy close relations on a broad range of topics, included energy.
More often than not, we see eye to eye on international issues and have a shared approach to major challenges.
More often than not, we see eye to eye on international issues and have a shared approach to major challenges.
Our economic relations are broad and run deep.
Our economic relations are broad and run deep.
Second, I am honoured to address this distinguished audience of German and international political, business and civil society leaders.
Second, I am honoured to address this distinguished audience of German and international political, business and civil society leaders.
After a long day of discussions, this sumptuous dinner is particularly welcome.
After a long day of discussions, this sumptuous dinner is particularly welcome.
As you are aware, Norway is proud to take 35 % credit for all hot meals in Germany, since this is our share of your gas supplies.
As you are aware, Norway is proud to take 35 % credit for all hot meals in Germany, since this is our share of your gas supplies.
This meal is so good that I am happy to take the full credit.
This meal is so good that I am happy to take the full credit.
Yet I believe that you are here tonight first and foremost because you care deeply about Europe's challenges and opportunities ahead – as I do.
Yet I believe that you are here tonight first and foremost because you care deeply about Europe's challenges and opportunities ahead – as I do.
We meet at a time when Europe is being put to the test.
We meet at a time when Europe is being put to the test.
Our vision of a politically stable, secure Europe that will prosper and follow a path of sustainable growth is being challenged, externally and internally, by short-term crises as well as long-term trends.
Our vision of a politically stable, secure Europe that will prosper and follow a path of sustainable growth is being challenged, externally and internally, by short-term crises as well as long-term trends.
We appreciate the leading role the German government have taken in diplomatic efforts to seek a solution to the crisis in Ukraine.
We appreciate the leading role the German government has taken in diplomatic efforts to seek a solution to the crisis in Ukraine.
This crises has brought energy security to the very top of the European energy and foreign policy agenda.
This crisis has brought energy security to the very top of the European energy and foreign policy agenda.
Norway supports the ambitious energy security goals of the European Union and its emphasis on infrastructure development and efforts to improve market efficiency.With much political attention focused on energy, it is also important for me to stress that Norway remains a long-term, commercially based supplier of energy to Europe.
Norway supports the ambitious energy security goals of the European Union and its emphasis on infrastructure development and efforts to improve market efficiency.With much political attention focused on energy, it is also important for me to stress that Norway remains a long-term, commercially based supplier of energy to Europe.
An ambitious agenda
An ambitious agenda
Focus today has been on strengthening the internal energy market, ensuring security of supply and encouraging innovation.
Focus today has been on strengthening the internal energy market, ensuring security of supply and encouraging innovation.
This is an ambitious agenda in itself, but it is in fact about much more than energy and competitiveness.
This is an ambitious agenda in itself, but it is in fact about much more than energy and competitiveness.
It is ultimately about our common future and about Europe continuing to play a leading role in dealing with global challenges.
It is ultimately about our common future and about Europe continuing to play a leading role in dealing with global challenges.
Germany is right at the centre of this.
Germany is right at the centre of this.
Your Energiewende is evidence of both courage and determination, and represents the kind of bold political leadership we need to tackle climate change, not just in Europe, but globally.
Your Energiewende is evidence of both courage and determination, and represents the kind of bold political leadership we need to tackle climate change, not just in Europe, but globally.
Acts of courage are often met with criticism as well as praise.
Acts of courage are often met with criticism as well as praise.
And while it is true that challenges have surfaced along the way for the Energiewende, we should remind ourselves that these are still early days for Europe's energy transition.
And while it is true that challenges have surfaced along the way for the Energiewende, we should remind ourselves that these are still early days for Europe's energy transition.
Germany is paving the way for a green shift in Europe.
Germany is paving the way for a green shift in Europe.