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In Norway also many people are challenging our model of integration with Europe.
In Norway also many people are challenging our model of integration with Europe.
Government priorities in 2017
Government priorities in 2017
Excellencies, I see my role in 2017 as quite similar to Helen's: emphasizing the benefits of integration and co-operation with the European Union and its member states.
Excellencies, I see my role in 2017 as quite similar to Helen's: emphasizing the benefits of integration and co-operation with the European Union and its member states.
And I have a feeling there is work enough for both of us!
And I have a feeling there is work enough for both of us!
Besides, my starting point is a bit different:
Besides, my starting point is a bit different:
I promote the Single Market of 31 EEA states for my own country's sake.
I promote the Single Market of 31 EEA states for my own country's sake.
I support European co-operation because I am convinced more of it is essential for Norway.
I support European co-operation because I am convinced more of it is essential for Norway.
And this is the key – more Europe is in the national interest of every one of us.
And this is the key – more Europe is in the national interest of every one of us.
In 2017 my highest priority will be to promote and defend the EEA Agreement among the Norwegian public.
In 2017 my highest priority will be to promote and defend the EEA Agreement among the Norwegian public.
Opposition to the agreement has been a there for a long time.
Opposition to the agreement has been a there for a long time.
But the debate surrounding Brexit and the increased challenges facing Europe has inspired some to highlight what they see as disadvantages of the agreement.
But the debate surrounding Brexit and the increased challenges facing Europe has inspired some to highlight what they see as disadvantages of the agreement.
In fact, I feel almost as I will be on the campaign trail for the EEA Agreement this year.
In fact, I feel almost as I will be on the campaign trail for the EEA Agreement this year.
As your own leaders experience, travelling around the country to sell the benefits of decades of European integration can be surprisingly hard sometimes.
As your own leaders experience, travelling around the country to sell the benefits of decades of European integration can be surprisingly hard sometimes.
It seems too easy to take for granted many of these benefits.
It seems too easy to take for granted many of these benefits.
Still, I have made it my mission to tour as many places as I can.
Still, I have made it my mission to tour as many places as I can.
To remind the young of how easily they can go to study or work in other EEA countries.
To remind the young of how easily they can go to study or work in other EEA countries.
To remind the employed how many of their jobs directly or indirectly depend on access to EU markets.
To remind the employed how many of their jobs directly or indirectly depend on access to EU markets.
To highlight examples of companies doing well in these markets.
To highlight examples of companies doing well in these markets.
To bring attention to R&D successes with EU funding.
To bring attention to R&D successes with EU funding.
And most importantly: to remind us all that in troubled times – when all else seems afloat – we need more than ever to be part of a strong European society, upholding dignity and universal rights and values.
And most importantly: to remind us all that in troubled times – when all else seems afloat – we need more than ever to be part of a strong European society, upholding dignity and universal rights and values.
Our concern for the well-being of the EEA Agreement takes several forms.
Our concern for the well-being of the EEA Agreement takes several forms.
Another is to ensure it works as it is supposed to do, taking on board new European legislation.
Another is to ensure it works as it is supposed to do, taking on board new European legislation.
My government is continually striving to reduce the backlog of legal acts not yet adopted into the agreement.
My government is continually striving to reduce the backlog of legal acts not yet adopted into the agreement.
I myself had very good talks with our Icelandic partners on this issue when I visited Reykjavik recently.
I myself had very good talks with our Icelandic partners on this issue when I visited Reykjavik recently.
Negotiations on trade in processed agricultural products in accordance with Article 19 of the EEA Agreement are another way to keep the EEA agreement in good shape.
Negotiations on trade in processed agricultural products in accordance with Article 19 of the EEA Agreement are another way to keep the EEA agreement in good shape.
These have been constructive in our view.
These have been constructive in our view.
But let me stress that the Norwegian Parliament has decided to phase out export subsidies for agricultural products before 2020.
But let me stress that the Norwegian Parliament has decided to phase out export subsidies for agricultural products before 2020.
Cheese export is today the most important product to receive such subsidies.
Cheese export is today the most important product to receive such subsidies.
The phasing out implies that around 9% of the present Norwegian milk production will be withdrawn from the market.
The phasing out implies that around 9% of the present Norwegian milk production will be withdrawn from the market.
This process is going to be difficult and painful for the agricultural sector and farmers.
This process is going to be difficult and painful for the agricultural sector and farmers.
This situation implies that there is limited room for concessions on cheese in the present round of Article 19 negotiations.
This situation implies that there is limited room for concessions on cheese in the present round of Article 19 negotiations.
Our import of agricultural products from the EU continued to rise also in 2016.
Our import of agricultural products from the EU continued to rise also in 2016.
The increase was approximately 10% from 2015 to 2016, around 7% for cheese.
The increase was approximately 10% from 2015 to 2016, around 7% for cheese.
Our import of agricultural products from EU has more than doubled in the last 10 years.
Our import of agricultural products from EU has more than doubled in the last 10 years.
EU Agenda
EU Agenda
Overall, I am very happy to note that the EU agenda largely coincides with Norwegian priorities.
Overall, I am very happy to note that the EU agenda largely coincides with Norwegian priorities.
EU legislation and initiatives to improve competitiveness and value creation, including by investing in education and research, are in fact an excellent starting point for our own efforts.
EU legislation and initiatives to improve competitiveness and value creation, including by investing in education and research, are in fact an excellent starting point for our own efforts.
The same goes for ambitious energy and climate targets, the digital single market and the focus on better regulation.
The same goes for ambitious energy and climate targets, the digital single market and the focus on better regulation.
Which of course must not weaken standards for health, environment, consumer protection and food safety.
Which of course must not weaken standards for health, environment, consumer protection and food safety.
The EU's increasing emphasis on the Blue Economy is another area holding great potential for co-operation.
The EU's increasing emphasis on the Blue Economy is another area holding great potential for co-operation.
The sea has always been fundamental to Norway's economy, and still holds great promise for future harvests, provided we continue to take our stewardship role seriously.
The sea has always been fundamental to Norway's economy, and still holds great promise for future harvests, provided we continue to take our stewardship role seriously.
Norway has invested continuously in developing technology and knowledge for a Blue Economy.
Norway has invested continuously in developing technology and knowledge for a Blue Economy.
Trade with both the EU as well as the UK is of enormous importance to Norway.
Trade with both the EU as well as the UK is of enormous importance to Norway.
After brexit, it is in Norway's interests to maintain as close trade policy co-operation with the UK as possible.
After brexit, it is in Norway's interests to maintain as close trade policy co-operation with the UK as possible.
At the same time, we will maintain the EEA Agreement and Norway's other agreements with the EU.
At the same time, we will maintain the EEA Agreement and Norway's other agreements with the EU.
We will therefore be directly affected by the negotiations and their outcome, as a closely integrated member of the internal market.
We will therefore be directly affected by the negotiations and their outcome, as a closely integrated member of the internal market.
It is in Norway's interests to maintain the closest possible trade policy co-operation with both sides.
It is in Norway's interests to maintain the closest possible trade policy co-operation with both sides.
We would like to have the possibility to be included in EU-UK arrangements concerning the internal market, - permanent as well as transitional.
We would like to have the possibility to be included in EU-UK arrangements concerning the internal market, - permanent as well as transitional.
I am pleased with the willingness to consult closely with us on coming negotiations about the internal market.
I am pleased with the willingness to consult closely with us on coming negotiations about the internal market.
Nordic cooperation
Nordic cooperation
Norway is strongly committed to the Nordic and the Nordic-Baltic co-operation.
Norway is strongly committed to the Nordic and the Nordic-Baltic co-operation.
This year, Norway chairs both the Nordic Council of Ministers and the informal co-operation on foreign and security policy in the Nordic and Nordic-Baltic circles.
This year, Norway chairs both the Nordic Council of Ministers and the informal co-operation on foreign and security policy in the Nordic and Nordic-Baltic circles.
Our presidency for the Nordic co-operation has three main pillars:
Our presidency for the Nordic co-operation has three main pillars:
Through the first pillar, the Nordic Region in transition, we want to promote Nordic competitiveness in the transition to a green, low emission economy.
Through the first pillar, the Nordic Region in transition, we want to promote Nordic competitiveness in the transition to a green, low emission economy.
The second pillar, the Nordic Region in Europe, is designed to facilitate closer co-operation on European policy.
The second pillar, the Nordic Region in Europe, is designed to facilitate closer co-operation on European policy.
Nordic co-operation is a part of European co-operation, not a competitor.
Nordic co-operation is a part of European co-operation, not a competitor.
The Nordics need a strong Europe and Nordic co-operation strengthens Europe.
The Nordics need a strong Europe and Nordic co-operation strengthens Europe.
Nordic countries share a fundamental interest in the future of the internal market through our membership of the EU and the EEA.
Nordic countries share a fundamental interest in the future of the internal market through our membership of the EU and the EEA.
The third pillar of our presidency is the Nordic Region in the World.
The third pillar of our presidency is the Nordic Region in the World.
We want to further develop our strategic foreign policy partnerships to meet the big global challenges facing the world today.
We want to further develop our strategic foreign policy partnerships to meet the big global challenges facing the world today.
We have learned that through joint efforts and cooperation, we get better solutions and far more influence than any of us would have managed on our own.
We have learned that through joint efforts and cooperation, we get better solutions and far more influence than any of us would have managed on our own.
To get a leverage you need to be unified.
To get a leverage you need to be unified.
This lesson goes beyond the Nordic group- it is valid for us all.
This lesson goes beyond the Nordic group- it is valid for us all.
This year Norway is also the chair of the Nordic-Baltic foreign policy co-operation (NB8).
This year Norway is also the chair of the Nordic-Baltic foreign policy co-operation (NB8).
A political dialogue, which, since its start more than 25 years ago, has focused on the important and pressing issues for the eight Nordic and Baltic countries.
A political dialogue, which, since its start more than 25 years ago, has focused on the important and pressing issues for the eight Nordic and Baltic countries.
Among the broader strategic issues, the Norwegian chair will focus on subjects such as transatlantic relations, the future of Europe, Russia, UN issues as well as terrorism.
Among the broader strategic issues, the Norwegian chair will focus on subjects such as transatlantic relations, the future of Europe, Russia, UN issues as well as terrorism.
EEA Financing Mechanisms
EEA Financing Mechanisms
I believe building on the close Nordic co-operation is a way to strengthen Europe.
I believe building on the close Nordic co-operation is a way to strengthen Europe.
I also strongly believe in the effect of our financial commitments to reduce economic and social disparities in Europe.
I also strongly believe in the effect of our financial commitments to reduce economic and social disparities in Europe.
The agreement with the EU for the next period of the EEA and Norway Grants (2014-2021) for a total allocation of 2.8 billion euro was signed in Brussels on 3 May 2016.
The agreement with the EU for the next period of the EEA and Norway Grants (2014-2021) for a total allocation of 2.8 billion euro was signed in Brussels on 3 May 2016.
The Grants are an important part of my Government's active policies in Europe.
The Grants are an important part of my Government's active policies in Europe.
We will focus on common European challenges under the slogan "Working together for a Green, Competitive and Inclusive Europe."
We will focus on common European challenges under the slogan "Working together for a Green, Competitive and Inclusive Europe."
We have already finalized and signed MoUs [1] with Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia and Malta.
We have already finalized and signed MoUs [1] with Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia and Malta.
Negotiations with the remaining 11 countries are going well, and we hope to finalize them by the end of this year.
Negotiations with the remaining 11 countries are going well, and we hope to finalize them by the end of this year.
I appreciate the interest and efforts of those among you who are directly involved.
I appreciate the interest and efforts of those among you who are directly involved.
The MoU's signed so far include important areas of co-operation for European competitiveness – such as programmes for business development and innovation, research and education.
The MoU's signed so far include important areas of co-operation for European competitiveness – such as programmes for business development and innovation, research and education.
Moreover, we have strengthened the focus on the justice sector for both Romania and Bulgaria, including funding for asylum and migration.
Moreover, we have strengthened the focus on the justice sector for both Romania and Bulgaria, including funding for asylum and migration.
We also put emphasis on strengthening efforts within climate change mitigation and adaptation, environment, energy efficiency and energy security.
We also put emphasis on strengthening efforts within climate change mitigation and adaptation, environment, energy efficiency and energy security.
EU and Norway: shared interests
EU and Norway: shared interests
Norway remains a partner for the European Union also in many other areas.
Norway remains a partner for the European Union also in many other areas.
We commit considerable funds to the development and integration of countries in the Eastern Partnership as well as in the Western Balkans.
We commit considerable funds to the development and integration of countries in the Eastern Partnership as well as in the Western Balkans.
We have been increasing our support to stabilize areas affected by conflict and disasters in the Middle East, Libya and the Sahel region.
We have been increasing our support to stabilize areas affected by conflict and disasters in the Middle East, Libya and the Sahel region.
We furthermore aim to work closely with the European Union on the migration challenge confronting our continent.
We furthermore aim to work closely with the European Union on the migration challenge confronting our continent.
To seek durable solutions.
To seek durable solutions.
We have committed to the relocation scheme from Italy and Greece, and we are taking in another 3000 Syrian quota refugees from neighbouring states this year.
We have committed to the relocation scheme from Italy and Greece, and we are taking in another 3000 Syrian quota refugees from neighbouring states this year.
"Alignment of interests".
"Alignment of interests".
A "value-based community".
A "value-based community".
All these are words that can describe the close relations behind my governments EU priorities.
All these are words that can describe the close relations behind my governments EU priorities.
And I believe they also belong in my part of the world: in the High North.
And I believe they also belong in my part of the world: in the High North.
Roy Jacobsen, in his novel "The invisible", describes the constant toil on an island in Nordland exposed to the elements.
Roy Jacobsen, in his novel "The invisible", describes the constant toil on an island in Nordland exposed to the elements.
He writes: "Having a stranger visiting is a many-sided affair", "Once he leaves they remain all alone, thinking to themselves that is perhaps not enough".
He writes: "Having a stranger visiting is a many-sided affair", "Once he leaves they remain all alone, thinking to themselves that is perhaps not enough".
I wish that we will find similar emotional, elegant, evocative words to speak about the beauty and necessity of close relations among ourselves in Europe.
I wish that we will find similar emotional, elegant, evocative words to speak about the beauty and necessity of close relations among ourselves in Europe.
[1] Memorandum of Understanding
[1] Memorandum of Understanding
Ambassador Helen Campbell at the EU delegation in Oslo gathered 25 EU-ambassadors to a meeting with Bakke-Jensen.
Ambassadør Helen Campbell ved EUs delegasjon i Oslo samlet 25 EU-ambassadører for et lunsjmøte med Bakke-Jensen.
They discussed topics as the cooperation between Norway/EEA and EU, trade and energy, brexit and Nordic cooperation.
Det var en god anledning til de utsendte fra EU-landene til å bli bedre kjent med statsråden samt til å diskutere temaer som samarbeid mellom Norge/EØS og EU, handel og energispørsmål, brexit og nordisk samarbeid.
Credit: Ane Haavardsdatter Lunde, MFA
Foto: Ane Haavardsdatter Lunde, UD
Speech to the EU ambassadors
Tale til EU-landenes ambassadører
Oslo, 21 February 2017
Oslo, 21. februar 2017
Minister of EEA and EU affairs, Frank Bakke Jensen's, speech in a meeting with the EU ambassadors in Oslo 21 February.
EØS- og EU-minister Frank Bakke Jensens tale i møte med EU-landenes ambassadører i Oslo 21. februar.
Speech by Minister og Education and Research Øystein Djupedal at the International Adult Learners Week 2005.
Kunnskapsminister Øystein Djupedals tale i forbindelse med "International Adult Learners Week 2005".(24.10.2005)
Education for All in an Era of Increasing Mobility: The Implications for Adult Learning
Education for All in an Era of Increasing Mobility: The Implications for Adult Learning
Gjengitt med forbehold om endringer under framføringen.
Gjengitt med forbehold om endringer under framføringen.
Dear distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen
Dear distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to Norway and to this conference about the lifelong dimension of Education for All.
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to Norway and to this conference about the lifelong dimension of Education for All.
I believe that giving people the opportunity to participate in formal and informal learning throughout life, is one of the greatest gifts we can give them.
I believe that giving people the opportunity to participate in formal and informal learning throughout life, is one of the greatest gifts we can give them.
As I entered upon my task as Minister of Education and Research last week, I was therefore pleased to find out that this conference would be my first official occasion to meet with an important part of the international education community, including of course UNESCO.
As I entered upon my task as Minister of Education and Research last week, I was therefore pleased to find out that this conference would be my first official occasion to meet with an important part of the international education community, including of course UNESCO.
The theme chosen for this event is very timely: “ Education for All in an Era of Increasing Mobility: The Implications for Adult Learning”.
The theme chosen for this event is very timely: “ Education for All in an Era of Increasing Mobility: The Implications for Adult Learning”.
People move more than ever.
People move more than ever.
We move across borders and within countries, and we have the aspect of social mobility.
We move across borders and within countries, and we have the aspect of social mobility.
Most move because they want to.
Most move because they want to.
Some because they have to.
Some because they have to.
Particularly for migrants, new knowledge and new skills are necessary for them to become integrated in their new communities.
Particularly for migrants, new knowledge and new skills are necessary for them to become integrated in their new communities.
Both to find new employment and to better understand their new neighbors.
Both to find new employment and to better understand their new neighbors.
Our ambition for the next three days is to provide a forum for exchange and policy dialogue of the importance of adult and lifelong learning in the context of mobility and migration.
Our ambition for the next three days is to provide a forum for exchange and policy dialogue of the importance of adult and lifelong learning in the context of mobility and migration.
In addition to being an important arena for discussing crucial issues related to the EFA-agenda, this conference is also an event which aims to strengthen the international movement of learning festivals.
In addition to being an important arena for discussing crucial issues related to the EFA-agenda, this conference is also an event which aims to strengthen the international movement of learning festivals.
These learning festivals are advocacy instruments for learning and participation.
These learning festivals are advocacy instruments for learning and participation.
Together with policy-makers and education stakeholders, learners - as the center of learning festivals - will present, discuss and analyze experiences related to Education For All and adult learning.
Together with policy-makers and education stakeholders, learners - as the center of learning festivals - will present, discuss and analyze experiences related to Education For All and adult learning.
The global call for Education for All, which is also echoed in two of the Millennium Development Goals, is – as you all know – by no means new.
The global call for Education for All, which is also echoed in two of the Millennium Development Goals, is – as you all know – by no means new.
We can at least trace it back to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights from 1948.
We can at least trace it back to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights from 1948.