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Every country west of Belarus is either 1) a member state, 2) an applicant, 3) a member of the EEA, like us, or 4) Switzerland.
Every country west of Belarus is either 1) a member state, 2) an applicant, 3) a member of the EEA, like us, or 4) Switzerland.
Or small countries like Monaco, San Marino and Andorra.
Or small countries like Monaco, San Marino and Andorra.
The EU has been a success –- despite the crisis.
The EU has been a success –- despite the crisis.
Still, I believe more Europe is the answer.
Still, I believe more Europe is the answer.
Less Europe is dangerous.
Less Europe is dangerous.
I cannot think of a candidate that better embodies the intention of Alfred Nobel: to forge fraternity between nations and reduce standing armies.
I cannot think of a candidate that better embodies the intention of Alfred Nobel: to forge fraternity between nations and reduce standing armies.
Concluding remarks (after panel discussions):
Concluding remarks (after panel discussions):
In my mind, the European Union is one of the most democratic organisations in the world.
In my mind, the European Union is one of the most democratic organisations in the world.
The story of Europe is that we are able to disagree, and do so peacefully.
The story of Europe is that we are able to disagree, and do so peacefully.
(As in the case of our Government here in Norway; we are so democratic that we disagree on the EU).
(As in the case of our Government here in Norway; we are so democratic that we disagree on the EU).
My concern now is that there is a danger of the EU becoming too inward-looking, in response to the crisis.
My concern now is that there is a danger of the EU becoming too inward-looking, in response to the crisis.
The EU needs to continue to reach out and to be an inspiration to other parts of the world.
The EU needs to continue to reach out and to be an inspiration to other parts of the world.
For instance, the African Union, which is modelled on the EU and continues to be an inspiration for pan-African cooperation.
For instance, the African Union, which is modelled on the EU and continues to be an inspiration for pan-African cooperation.
I must remind the audience that the Nobel Committee is completely independent from the Norwegian Government.
I must remind the audience that the Nobel Committee is completely independent from the Norwegian Government.
Despite this, the Government attends the celebrations every year, regardless of who wins.
Despite this, the Government attends the celebrations every year, regardless of who wins.
I look forward to this day of celebrations, and once again, congratulations to the worthy winner of this year’s prize.
I look forward to this day of celebrations, and once again, congratulations to the worthy winner of this year’s prize.
Restoring hope: The European Union and Peace
Restoring hope: The European Union and Peace
Foreign Policy in a Time of Change - Challenges for Norway and the EU
Foreign Policy in a Time of Change - Challenges for Norway and the EU
Europe Conference, Oslo, 8 March 2012
Europakonferansen, Oslo, 8. mars 2012
The Foreign Minister based his address at the Europe Conference in Oslo 8 March 2012 on the following topics.
Utenriksministeren baserte sitt innlegg på Europakonferansen i Oslo 8. mars på punktene under.
Støre based his address at the following topics:
Støre baserte sitt innlegg på følgende momenter:
Baroness Ashton – welcome to Oslo.
Baroness Ashton – welcome to Oslo.
Honoured to have you here.
Honoured to have you here.
Both arriving from Svalbard.
Both arriving from Svalbard.
Together we have seen this year’s first rays of sunlight shining on the Svalbard community.
Together we have seen this year’s first rays of sunlight shining on the Svalbard community.
The return of the sun illustrates the hope and ambitions Norway has for this region in the future.
The return of the sun illustrates the hope and ambitions Norway has for this region in the future.
European countries and the EU are and will remain our most important foreign policy partners.
European countries and the EU are and will remain our most important foreign policy partners.
We share common values and ideas.
We share common values and ideas.
It is in Norway’s interest that we see a strong Europe on the international stage.
It is in Norway’s interest that we see a strong Europe on the international stage.
Stand up for human rights, the fight against climate change, the rule of law, welfare state.
Stand up for human rights, the fight against climate change, the rule of law, welfare state.
Two dimensions for my intervention: 1st Domestic developments:
Two dimensions for my intervention: 1st Domestic developments:
Norway is EU’s fifth largest trading partner – larger than both India and Japan.
Norway is EU’s fifth largest trading partner – larger than both India and Japan.
EEA: Norway’s most important market accounting for ¾ of our foreign trade.
EEA: Norway’s most important market accounting for ¾ of our foreign trade.
Norway dependent on economic stability in Europe.
Norway dependent on economic stability in Europe.
Foreign policy about pursuing interests, but it is also about values.
Foreign policy about pursuing interests, but it is also about values.
Norway shares with the EU 27 values like universal human rights, rule of law and welfare state and we are willing to stand up for it.
Norway shares with the EU 27 values like universal human rights, rule of law and welfare state and we are willing to stand up for it.
We must uphold this strong and important common European voice in foreign policy.
We must uphold this strong and important common European voice in foreign policy.
Global shift in power.
Global shift in power.
The West is no longer in majority.
The West is no longer in majority.
When Trygve Lie was appointed the first Secretary General of the United Nations the UN had 50 states.
When Trygve Lie was appointed the first Secretary General of the United Nations the UN had 50 states.
Today people from 148 states live in Groruddalen in Oslo, where Trygve Lie grew up.
Today people from 148 states live in Groruddalen in Oslo, where Trygve Lie grew up.
2nd: Strategic partners:
2nd: Strategic partners:
The EU and Norway complement each other.
The EU and Norway complement each other.
We can strategically make a difference together.
We can strategically make a difference together.
The Arctic Council as an example.
The Arctic Council as an example.
Norway supports EU candidacy to become a permanent observer to the Council.
Norway supports EU candidacy to become a permanent observer to the Council.
We share views on most issues.
We share views on most issues.
5 examples:
5 examples:
North Africa/the Arab uprisings: Our values are a beacon of light for the Arab peoples in their efforts to free themselves from oppression and dictatorship.
North Africa/the Arab uprisings: Our values are a beacon of light for the Arab peoples in their efforts to free themselves from oppression and dictatorship.
The Arab spring will last a generation.
The Arab spring will last a generation.
Capacity building.
Capacity building.
Myanmar.
Myanmar.
Reforms.
Reforms.
Market economy and human rights
Market economy and human rights
Palestinian authority: Now above level to run a state.
Palestinian authority: Now above level to run a state.
Institution building.
Institution building.
European engagement been important.
European engagement been important.
Role of the donor support group to the Palestinian Territory (AHLC).
Role of the donor support group to the Palestinian Territory (AHLC).
EU hosts next meeting in Brussels.
EU hosts next meeting in Brussels.
Norway (foreign minister Støre) chairs AHLC.
Norway (foreign minister Støre) chairs AHLC.
WTO: We have our differences in agricultural policies for instance.
WTO: We have our differences in agricultural policies for instance.
But those differences smaller are than the differences that remain among other member countries.
But those differences smaller are than the differences that remain among other member countries.
The Arctic/High North: Developments must be based on knowledge.
The Arctic/High North: Developments must be based on knowledge.
The Arctic is vulnerable.
The Arctic is vulnerable.
New interest driven by climate change, resources and new transport routes.
New interest driven by climate change, resources and new transport routes.
Legal framework in place (UNCLOS).
Legal framework in place (UNCLOS).
Now, we must develop the policies.
Now, we must develop the policies.
Would be wrong not to engage Europe/EU in this.
Would be wrong not to engage Europe/EU in this.
Financial crisis leading to less Europe on the global stage?
Financial crisis leading to less Europe on the global stage?
I see two challenges:
I see two challenges:
The 27 member countries v.s. the EU.
The 27 member countries v.s. the EU.
Norway must find its way.
Norway must find its way.
All energy spent to and in Brussels.
All energy spent to and in Brussels.
Must see Brussels around the world: Voice on human rights, rule of law, market economy and welfare states.
Must see Brussels around the world: Voice on human rights, rule of law, market economy and welfare states.
The EU’s High Representative new tool to help in this effort.
The EU’s High Representative new tool to help in this effort.
Our concern, albeit not necessarily our expectation, is that this could weaken the EU’s voice and authority in important international questions.
Our concern, albeit not necessarily our expectation, is that this could weaken the EU’s voice and authority in important international questions.
Dear Cathy: My Government has the greatest respect for you and your staff, and for the way you are fulfilling your duties in this time of change for the EU and the world.
Dear Cathy: My Government has the greatest respect for you and your staff, and for the way you are fulfilling your duties in this time of change for the EU and the world.
Europe is being challenged from outside at the same time as the situation on the inside could not be more demanding.
Europe is being challenged from outside at the same time as the situation on the inside could not be more demanding.
Appreciate our talks and your acknowledgement of Norway’s added value in international diplomacy.
Appreciate our talks and your acknowledgement of Norway’s added value in international diplomacy.
The statement at web tv.
Se innlegget på nett-tv.
'Both the financial crisis and Russia’s annexation of Crimea are poignant reminders that we should not take peace, prosperity and the rule of law in Europe for granted.
- Both the financial crisis and Russia’s annexation of Crimea are poignant reminders that we should not take peace, prosperity and the rule of law in Europe for granted.
To me, this is what European integration – and Europe Day – are all about', Minister of EEA and EU Affairs, Vidar Helgesen said in his speech at the Europe Day 2014 in Oslo on 9 May.
To me, this is what European integration – and Europe Day – are all about, sa statsråd Vidar Helgesen bl.a. i sin tale under Europadagen 2014 i Oslo 9. mai.
Thank you for inviting me to celebrate Europe Day with you.
Thank you for inviting me to celebrate Europe Day with you.
Europe Day does not tend to attract much attention in Norway.
Europe Day does not tend to attract much attention in Norway.
The distinguished audience here today is a welcome exception to this rule.
The distinguished audience here today is a welcome exception to this rule.
Nor does Europe Day draw big crowds in most EU member states.
Nor does Europe Day draw big crowds in most EU member states.
Yet, both the financial crisis and Russia’s annexation of Crimea are poignant reminders that we should not take peace, prosperity and the rule of law in Europe for granted.
Yet, both the financial crisis and Russia’s annexation of Crimea are poignant reminders that we should not take peace, prosperity and the rule of law in Europe for granted.
To me, this is what European integration – and Europe Day – are all about.
To me, this is what European integration – and Europe Day – are all about.
Today we are celebrating an idea.
Today we are celebrating an idea.
The idea that mutual dependence and closer integration between European states will make war “not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible”.
The idea that mutual dependence and closer integration between European states will make war “not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible”.
An idea conceived by Jean Monnet and proclaimed by the French foreign minister, Robert Schuman, on 9 May 1950.
An idea conceived by Jean Monnet and proclaimed by the French foreign minister, Robert Schuman, on 9 May 1950.
The Schuman declaration initiated the process of European integration — a process whereby European states have willingly pooled their sovereignty and established common rules and institutions that make it possible to resolve conflicts through peaceful means, to overcome differences and find solutions.
The Schuman declaration initiated the process of European integration — a process whereby European states have willingly pooled their sovereignty and established common rules and institutions that make it possible to resolve conflicts through peaceful means, to overcome differences and find solutions.
In the decades since the Schuman declaration, Europe has achieved several milestones: The establishment of the internal market.
In the decades since the Schuman declaration, Europe has achieved several milestones: The establishment of the internal market.
The introduction of the euro.
The introduction of the euro.
To many people, myself included, the high point came with the enlargement of the EU to Central and Eastern Europe ten years ago, following the fall of the Berlin Wall.
To many people, myself included, the high point came with the enlargement of the EU to Central and Eastern Europe ten years ago, following the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Europe was reunited after decades of division.
Europe was reunited after decades of division.
Today, when we see what is happening in Ukraine, we are reminded of the importance of belonging to the European family.
Today, when we see what is happening in Ukraine, we are reminded of the importance of belonging to the European family.
[Europeanisation of Norway]
[Europeanisation of Norway]
As predicted by Monnet and Schuman, Europe has not been “made all at once, or according to a single plan”.
As predicted by Monnet and Schuman, Europe has not been “made all at once, or according to a single plan”.
Rather, it has been a gradual process, with cooperation being extended to new spheres and to new countries.
Rather, it has been a gradual process, with cooperation being extended to new spheres and to new countries.
And while there has been clear progress towards an ever closer union, there have also been opt-outs, derogations and differentiated integration.
And while there has been clear progress towards an ever closer union, there have also been opt-outs, derogations and differentiated integration.
Moreover, the European integration process has not stopped at the EU borders.
Moreover, the European integration process has not stopped at the EU borders.
Through a network of agreements, the EU extends its governance beyond its institutional and legal boundaries.
Through a network of agreements, the EU extends its governance beyond its institutional and legal boundaries.
The EEA Agreement is the most notable example.
The EEA Agreement is the most notable example.
Since its entry into force 20 years ago, this agreement has acted as the catalyst for comprehensive Europeanisation in Norway – of our legal order, our political life, our economy, society and citizens.
Since its entry into force 20 years ago, this agreement has acted as the catalyst for comprehensive Europeanisation in Norway – of our legal order, our political life, our economy, society and citizens.
Let me give four examples:
Let me give four examples:
First, the European market is now the home market of Norwegian businesses.
First, the European market is now the home market of Norwegian businesses.
A market comprising 31 countries and 500 million people.
A market comprising 31 countries and 500 million people.
It is no wonder that over 80 per cent of our exports go to the EU, and more than 60 per cent of our imports come from EU countries.
It is no wonder that over 80 per cent of our exports go to the EU, and more than 60 per cent of our imports come from EU countries.
Second, much of our legislation stems from decisions made at European level.
Second, much of our legislation stems from decisions made at European level.
The mayor of Skedsmo whom I met a couple of weeks ago, told me that 70 per cent of the municipal council’s agenda in his city derived from EU legislation.
The mayor of Skedsmo whom I met a couple of weeks ago, told me that 70 per cent of the municipal council’s agenda in his city derived from EU legislation.
Third, labour migration from other European countries has changed the face of Norwegian workplaces.
Third, labour migration from other European countries has changed the face of Norwegian workplaces.
Since the eastward enlargement of the EU (and hence the EEA) ten years ago, Norway has been one of the countries that has received most labour migrants from Central Europe in relation to its population.
Since the eastward enlargement of the EU (and hence the EEA) ten years ago, Norway has been one of the countries that has received most labour migrants from Central Europe in relation to its population.
According to an editorial in the trade newspaper Fiskaren in November, “thanks to the Swedes and the Baltic immigrants, the houses along the coast of Norway are inhabited”.
According to an editorial in the trade newspaper Fiskaren in November, “thanks to the Swedes and the Baltic immigrants, the houses along the coast of Norway are inhabited”.
Last month, I visited Solund on the west coast of Norway.
Last month, I visited Solund on the west coast of Norway.
Solund is a small municipality with 800 inhabitants, 80 of whom are labour migrants from other EEA countries.
Solund is a small municipality with 800 inhabitants, 80 of whom are labour migrants from other EEA countries.
This is a striking example of the benefits of a Europeanised labour market.
This is a striking example of the benefits of a Europeanised labour market.
Fourth, since the beginning of the 1990s, thousands of Norwegians have taken part in research and education exchanges and a wide range of cooperation projects in Europe.
Fourth, since the beginning of the 1990s, thousands of Norwegians have taken part in research and education exchanges and a wide range of cooperation projects in Europe.
Our participation in EU programmes has allowed Norwegian researchers to develop partnerships with outstanding research groups both inside and outside Europe.
Our participation in EU programmes has allowed Norwegian researchers to develop partnerships with outstanding research groups both inside and outside Europe.
The EU’s latest research and innovation programme, Horizon 2020, is the biggest research and innovation programme in the world, and offers a wealth of opportunities for Norwegian companies and research groups.
The EU’s latest research and innovation programme, Horizon 2020, is the biggest research and innovation programme in the world, and offers a wealth of opportunities for Norwegian companies and research groups.
Research cooperation boosts competitiveness both in Norway and in the EU.
Research cooperation boosts competitiveness both in Norway and in the EU.
[EEA agreement]
[EEA agreement]
It is worth noting that while the issue of EU membership has been the source of controversy in Norway, our participation in European integration through the EEA, Schengen and other agreements enjoys broad support in the Storting and among the population as a whole.
It is worth noting that while the issue of EU membership has been the source of controversy in Norway, our participation in European integration through the EEA, Schengen and other agreements enjoys broad support in the Storting and among the population as a whole.
We cooperate closely with the EU and its member states because we share the same values.
We cooperate closely with the EU and its member states because we share the same values.
Because we need common solutions to common problems.
Because we need common solutions to common problems.
Because it furthers our interests.
Because it furthers our interests.
At times the question is raised: Was the EEA Agreement intended to be a permanent alternative to membership?
At times the question is raised: Was the EEA Agreement intended to be a permanent alternative to membership?
Bjørn Tore Godal, who signed the agreement in 1992 as Minister of Trade, is better qualified than I am to answer that question.
Bjørn Tore Godal, who signed the agreement in 1992 as Minister of Trade, is better qualified than I am to answer that question.
What I can say is that the agreement has served us well for 20 years.
What I can say is that the agreement has served us well for 20 years.
It has been robust enough to weather major changes in Europe, and it has been flexible enough to allow cooperation between Norway and the EU to grow.
It has been robust enough to weather major changes in Europe, and it has been flexible enough to allow cooperation between Norway and the EU to grow.
It has served as a springboard for cooperation in areas not covered by the agreement – in the fields of justice and home affairs, defence, and foreign and security policy.
It has served as a springboard for cooperation in areas not covered by the agreement – in the fields of justice and home affairs, defence, and foreign and security policy.
Thus, our relations with the EU have become deeper and broader.
Thus, our relations with the EU have become deeper and broader.
That said, the agreement is not perfect, mainly because it was designed at a time when the institutional and political realities in Europe were quite different from today.
That said, the agreement is not perfect, mainly because it was designed at a time when the institutional and political realities in Europe were quite different from today.
When Jacques Delors launched the idea of a large European Economic Area in 1989, it was a logical continuation – and supplement – to the plans to establish a single market in the mid-1980s.
When Jacques Delors launched the idea of a large European Economic Area in 1989, it was a logical continuation – and supplement – to the plans to establish a single market in the mid-1980s.
Since then, the EC has become the EU.
Since then, the EC has become the EU.
Cooperation has been extended into new areas, and the former pillar structure no longer exists.
Cooperation has been extended into new areas, and the former pillar structure no longer exists.
EU policies increasingly cut across different policy areas and sectors.
EU policies increasingly cut across different policy areas and sectors.
The euro has replaced many national currencies.
The euro has replaced many national currencies.
What was once the “inner six” in Western Europe has now become 28 countries across the entire continent.
What was once the “inner six” in Western Europe has now become 28 countries across the entire continent.
With so many different voices at the table, it is harder to make our voice heard.
With so many different voices at the table, it is harder to make our voice heard.
[European strategy]
[European strategy]
In my view, the best remedy is to take part in policy debates at the European level, and to seek solutions that are beneficial both for Norway and for Europe as a whole.
In my view, the best remedy is to take part in policy debates at the European level, and to seek solutions that are beneficial both for Norway and for Europe as a whole.
For it is rarely a question of Norwegian interests clashing with European interests, or of “us against them”.
For it is rarely a question of Norwegian interests clashing with European interests, or of “us against them”.