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However, because of our Schengen membership, we have opted to also take on relevant legislation in related areas, even without any formal obligation.
However, because of our Schengen membership, we have opted to also take on relevant legislation in related areas, even without any formal obligation.
This freedom to chose is even more pronounced in the CSDP area, where we partake whenever it suits us and we are able to negotiate some sort of arrangement with the EU side.
This freedom to chose is even more pronounced in the CSDP area, where we partake whenever it suits us and we are able to negotiate some sort of arrangement with the EU side.
As a general observation, however, if we look for instance at our rate of adhesion to restrictive measures, we have followed the EU on almost every account, with exceptions few and far between.
As a general observation, however, if we look for instance at our rate of adhesion to restrictive measures, we have followed the EU on almost every account, with exceptions few and far between.
Russia is certainly a case in point that deserves mentioning: EU's restrictive measures emphasized offshore oil and gas technology, clearly affecting Norwegian economic interests.
Russia is certainly a case in point that deserves mentioning: EU's restrictive measures emphasized offshore oil and gas technology, clearly affecting Norwegian economic interests.
Still, we instituted the very same measures.
Still, we instituted the very same measures.
Also Russia's counter-sanctions had a particular impact on Norwegian interests, namely our fish export.
Also Russia's counter-sanctions had a particular impact on Norwegian interests, namely our fish export.
To many Norwegians, the fact that the EU singled out for restrictive measures against Russia a sector that has considerable importance for us, points to a crucial weakness of our EU relations: we often have limited influence on EU decisions that may have wide ramifications for us.
To many Norwegians, the fact that the EU singled out for restrictive measures against Russia a sector that has considerable importance for us, points to a crucial weakness of our EU relations: we often have limited influence on EU decisions that may have wide ramifications for us.
I need not conceal that this has led successive Norwegian governments, including my own, to come up with various designs for "a more pro-active European Affairs policy".
I need not conceal that this has led successive Norwegian governments, including my own, to come up with various designs for "a more pro-active European Affairs policy".
Usually this emphasizes close contact with our friends on the inside to keep abreast on policy initiatives framed by the EU.
Usually this emphasizes close contact with our friends on the inside to keep abreast on policy initiatives framed by the EU.
This way we hope to ensure early formulation of Norwegian policy, and seek meetings with relevant national and EU officials to promote Norwegian interests and points of view.
This way we hope to ensure early formulation of Norwegian policy, and seek meetings with relevant national and EU officials to promote Norwegian interests and points of view.
In this process, we observe that the European Commission, to its credit, works as any rational contemporary initiator of legislation: listening to inputs from sector interests as well as national authorities, the Commission generally welcomes contributions from all those who have substantial and relevant arguments.
In this process, we observe that the European Commission, to its credit, works as any rational contemporary initiator of legislation: listening to inputs from sector interests as well as national authorities, the Commission generally welcomes contributions from all those who have substantial and relevant arguments.
As a result, in particular in sectors where Norway enjoys a strong global position and where we have a key interest, we frequently benefit from the Commission's willingness to lend us an ear.
As a result, in particular in sectors where Norway enjoys a strong global position and where we have a key interest, we frequently benefit from the Commission's willingness to lend us an ear.
Marine and maritime sectors spring to mind.
Marine and maritime sectors spring to mind.
Another boon for us is the Commission's willingness to taken on board seconded experts.
Another boon for us is the Commission's willingness to taken on board seconded experts.
Of course, this is a two-way relationship representing win-win.
Of course, this is a two-way relationship representing win-win.
Underlying principles of our EU relations
Underlying principles of our EU relations
Now, I would like to offer a few observations on the nature of the duality between our inside-slash-outside position that may seem particularly relevant today.
Now, I would like to offer a few observations on the nature of the duality between our inside-slash-outside position that may seem particularly relevant today.
First of all, the EEA Efta countries and the European Union have always agreed that the Single Market is one package: if you are in, you have to accept that all the four freedoms apply.
First of all, the EEA Efta countries and the European Union have always agreed that the Single Market is one package: if you are in, you have to accept that all the four freedoms apply.
Likewise, if on a sectoral basis you want to be out, say regarding fisheries, you must also accept that you cannot have full market access for this sector, no matter how much you would like to.
Likewise, if on a sectoral basis you want to be out, say regarding fisheries, you must also accept that you cannot have full market access for this sector, no matter how much you would like to.
Secondly, Single Market access comes with a price.
Secondly, Single Market access comes with a price.
We "pay" through our adoption of EU legislation, relevant for the EEA.
We "pay" through our adoption of EU legislation, relevant for the EEA.
However, in my view, we should regard this not as payment but as a fair investment in securing a level playing field for Norwegian businesses.
However, in my view, we should regard this not as payment but as a fair investment in securing a level playing field for Norwegian businesses.
There is also a strong sentiment of solidarity in the EEA area.
There is also a strong sentiment of solidarity in the EEA area.
Norway is contributing substantially to economic and social cohesion in the EU.
Norway is contributing substantially to economic and social cohesion in the EU.
With the EEA and Norway Grants, and together with our partners Iceland and Liechtenstein, we make substantial financial contributions to 15 EU member states.
With the EEA and Norway Grants, and together with our partners Iceland and Liechtenstein, we make substantial financial contributions to 15 EU member states.
Combining the present and the new financial mechanisms, a total of 4.6 billion € will be used to reduce social and economic disparities and to further bilateral relations.
Combining the present and the new financial mechanisms, a total of 4.6 billion € will be used to reduce social and economic disparities and to further bilateral relations.
I am convinced this is money well-spent: not only in view of the market access we gain, but also because in this way we get to contribute to the development in important countries in the East, in a way we think beneficial for the future of Europe.
I am convinced this is money well-spent: not only in view of the market access we gain, but also because in this way we get to contribute to the development in important countries in the East, in a way we think beneficial for the future of Europe.
For the idea of Europe.
For the idea of Europe.
In line with our values.
In line with our values.
A value-based partnership
A value-based partnership
I already mentioned the underlying community of values which I think underpins our position inside Europe, even if outside the European Union.
I already mentioned the underlying community of values which I think underpins our position inside Europe, even if outside the European Union.
I believe we as Norwegians still share this attachment and commitment to being European, to belonging to this part of the world.
I believe we as Norwegians still share this attachment and commitment to being European, to belonging to this part of the world.
There are innumerable reasons why we have rejected membership.
There are innumerable reasons why we have rejected membership.
But I believe this attachment to Europe alongside an appreciation of our obvious self-interest as an EEA-member, will safe-guard our current set-up and the EEA Agreement from opportunistic attacks.
But I believe this attachment to Europe alongside an appreciation of our obvious self-interest as an EEA-member, will safe-guard our current set-up and the EEA Agreement from opportunistic attacks.
Moreover, I believe it also provides the foundation for why successive Norwegian governments have emphasized that we wish to be a very close partner for the EU.
Moreover, I believe it also provides the foundation for why successive Norwegian governments have emphasized that we wish to be a very close partner for the EU.
In Europe, as well as outside.
In Europe, as well as outside.
Please allow me to be crystal clear on this: the shared values and the shared priorities mean we generally share interests too, when we look around.
Please allow me to be crystal clear on this: the shared values and the shared priorities mean we generally share interests too, when we look around.
Inside Europe, we need the EU to succeed.
Inside Europe, we need the EU to succeed.
Outside Europe, in particular in the regions closest to Europe, it is in our common interest to see countries and regions stabilize and prosper to the extent possible.
Outside Europe, in particular in the regions closest to Europe, it is in our common interest to see countries and regions stabilize and prosper to the extent possible.
And we do have certain resources that we are willing to commit to this work, as does the EU.
And we do have certain resources that we are willing to commit to this work, as does the EU.
It seems to me a good match.
It seems to me a good match.
Let me end this tale of perhaps high-pitched partnership spirit and commitment to Europe with a little diplomatic joke: Around the time of the Nato Bucharest Summit in 2008 an American journalist was surprised to note that neutral Sweden was one of the strongest advocates for Georgia's Nato membership prospects.
Let me end this tale of perhaps high-pitched partnership spirit and commitment to Europe with a little diplomatic joke: Around the time of the Nato Bucharest Summit in 2008 an American journalist was surprised to note that neutral Sweden was one of the strongest advocates for Georgia's Nato membership prospects.
But when he learnt from the Norwegian ambassador that Norway was a strong supporter for Georgia's EU membership, it all made more sense...
But when he learnt from the Norwegian ambassador that Norway was a strong supporter for Georgia's EU membership, it all made more sense...
Outside and inside: Norway's relations with the EU – Partners for Europe
Outside and inside: Norway's relations with the EU – Partners for Europe
State Secretary Elsbeth Tronstad's address 22 March at the seminar "Partnering the European Union".
Statssekretær Elsbeth Tronstads innlegg 22. mars på seminaret "Partnering the European Union".
Facts about Norway’s position with regard to Hamas
Fakta om Norges holdning til Hamas
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recently received a number of questions about Norway’s position with regard to Hamas.
Den siste tiden har det kommet flere spørsmål til Utenriksdepartementet om Norges holdning til Hamas.
A short summary of the facts is given below.
Under følger en kort oppsummering av fakta.
Norway has never recognised Hamas, or established relations at political level with the movement.
Norge har aldri anerkjent Hamas eller opprettet forbindelser på politisk nivå med bevegelsen.
(According to international law, it is only states, not governments, that can be recognised by other states).
(I Folkeretten er det kun stater og ikke regjeringer som anerkjennes av andre stater).
Norway deeply deplores the use of violence by Hamas, which is harming civilians in Israel.
Norge tar sterkt avstand fra Hamas sin voldsbruk som rammer sivile i Israel.
Until these conditions are met, Norway will not have any political contact with Hamas.
Inntil dette skjer vil Norge ikke ha politisk kontakt med Hamas.
Norwegian financial assistance was primarily channelled through the UN system and independent organisations.
Norsk støtte ble i hovedsak kanalisert gjennom FN-systemet og uavhengige organisasjoner.
Norway did not have contact at political level with representatives of the Hamas government.
Norge hadde ikke kontakt på politisk nivå med representanter for Hamas-regjeringen.
In order to achieve Palestinian reconciliation, Hamas and Fatah entered into negotiations with a view to forming a national unity government.
For å få til en palestinsk forsoning gikk Hamas og Fatah inn i forhandlinger med sikte på å få en samlingsregjering.
The process was painful for both parties.
Det var en smertefull prosess for begge partier.
In 2007, the unity government was formed.
I 2007 var samlingsregjeringen klar.
Norway supported the Saudi efforts that led to the Mecca agreement and the formation of the unity government.
Norge støttet de saudiske bestrebelsene som førte til Mekka-avtalen og opprettelse av samlingsregjeringen.
The unity government, which included representatives from almost the entire Palestinian political spectrum, represented over 95% of the Palestinian population.
Samlingsregjeringen, som besto av representanter fra nesten hele det palestinske politiske spekter, representerte til sammen over 95 prosent av den palestinske befolkningen.
At this point, Norway chose to normalise relations with the government.
Norge valgte da å normalisere forbindelsene til regjeringen.
This involved having contact with, and cooperating with, members of the government from Hamas, but in their capacity as representatives of the unity government.
Det innebar kontakt og samarbeid med medlemmer av regjeringen med bakgrunn fra Hamas, men i egenskap av representanter for samlingsregjeringen.
Norway did not alter its position with regard to the Hamas movement, and upheld its demands on the movement.
Norge endret imidlertid ikke synet på bevegelsen Hamas og opprettholdt kravene til denne.
It was our view at the time, and it still is, that it was correct to give the unity government our support.
Vi mente da, og mener fremdeles, at det var riktig å gi vår støtte til denne samlingsregjeringen.
Switzerland, Turkey, Russia and all the Arab countries gave it their support too.
Det gjorde også Sveits, Tyrkia, Russland og alle de arabiske landene.
Many countries in the EU also had close contact with representatives of the unity government.
Mange land i EU hadde også nær kontakt med representanter for denne samlingsregjeringen.
Norway, along with the rest of the international community, resumed cooperation with the Palestinian Authority under Prime Minister Fayyad’s government in Ramallah in the autumn of 2007.
Norge, i likhet med det internasjonale samfunn for øvrig, gjenopptok samarbeidet med De palestinske selvstyremyndighetene under statsminister Fayyads regjering i Ramallah høsten 2007.
Hamas is not part of this government.
Hamas er ikke med i denne regjeringen.
Since the takeover of power in Gaza in 2007, Hamas has been politically and economically isolated by the international donor community.
Etter maktovertakelsen i Gaza 2007 har Hamas vært politisk og økonomisk isolert av det internasjonale giversamfunnet.
Norway has condemned and continues to condemn Hamas’ firing of rockets from Gaza at civilian targets in Israel.
Norge har fordømt og fordømmer fortsatt Hamas utskytning av raketter fra Gaza mot sivile mål i Israel.
Norway deplored Hamas’ military takeover of Gaza.
Norge beklaget Hamas militære maktovertakelse i Gaza og splittelsen av den palestinske selvstyremyndigheten som dette medførte.
Norway made plain that the takeover of power in Gaza was unacceptable and demanded that Hamas hand over control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority immediately.
Norge var klar på at maktovertakelsen i Gaza var uakseptabel og at Hamas snarest måtte overlate kontrollen til de palestinske selvstyremyndighetene.
In Norway’s view, it is extremely important to work towards Palestinian reconciliation.
Vi mener det er særdeles viktig å arbeide for en palestinsk forsoning.
This is essential if a negotiated settlement between Israel and the Palestinians is to be achieved.
Dette er viktig for å sikre en forhandlingsløsning mellom Israel og palestinerne.
As long as the Palestinians remain politically and geographically divided, it will be impossible to conclude a final peace agreement.
Det er ikke mulig å inngå en endelig fredsløsning så lenge palestinerne er politisk og geografisk splittet.
Norway elected to UN Human Rights Council
Norge valgt inn i FNs menneskerettighetsråd
Today Norway was elected as a member of the UN Human Rights Council together with the US.
Sammen med USA ble Norge i dag valgt inn som medlem av FNs menneskerettighetsråd.
We will particularly focus on the issue of internally displaced persons.
Vi vil fokusere spesielt på mennesker på flukt i eget land.
We will stress the importance of corporate social responsibility.
Vi vil vektlegge bedrifters samfunnsansvar.
“I am proud of the great job diplomats here at the Ministry and at our diplomatic and consular missions have done to promote Norway’s candidacy,” the Foreign Minister concluded.
-Diplomatene her i UD og ved våre utestasjoner har gjort en formidabel innsats med å fremme Norges kandidatur.
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Vanlige spørsmål og svar.
Foreword ‘100% Norway’
Forord "100% Norway"
London, 23 – 26 September 2010
London, 23.-26. juli 2010
Norwegian design is no longer a well-kept secret.
Norwegian design is no longer a well-kept secret.
Thanks to initiatives such as the exhibition ‘100% Norway’, young designers and established design-orientated companies have both had the opportunity to show their work to an international audience, writes Foreign Minister Støre.
Thanks to initiatives such as the exhibition ‘100% Norway’, young designers and established design-orientated companies have both had the opportunity to show their work to an international audience, skriver utenriksminister Støre.
Thanks to initiatives such as the exhibition ‘100% Norway’, young designers and established design-orientated companies have both had the opportunity to show their work to an international audience.
Thanks to initiatives such as the exhibition ‘100% Norway’, young designers and established design-orientated companies have both had the opportunity to show their work to an international audience.
This year, ‘100% Norway’, which takes place in London for the seventh time, is even more varied than in previous years and covers most areas of interior design, from furniture to lamps and wallpaper to even a knitting clock!
This year, ‘100% Norway’, which takes place in London for the seventh time, is even more varied than in previous years and covers most areas of interior design, from furniture to lamps and wallpaper to even a knitting clock!
Not all products will become best-sellers; some might not even make it onto the market.
Not all products will become best-sellers; some might not even make it onto the market.
However, this is part of the natural process from artistic creativity to clever manufacturing and to covering the human need for either beauty or practical purposes – or both.
However, this is part of the natural process from artistic creativity to clever manufacturing and to covering the human need for either beauty or practical purposes – or both.
The Norwegian designers of today are not always faithful to the heritage of the proud era of Scandinavian design, but many are nonetheless inspired by it.
The Norwegian designers of today are not always faithful to the heritage of the proud era of Scandinavian design, but many are nonetheless inspired by it.
Their designs still hold high the ideals of modesty, simplicity and purity; the soul of the country and the ideals of their ancestors.
Their designs still hold high the ideals of modesty, simplicity and purity; the soul of the country and the ideals of their ancestors.
Norwegian products are designed for a reason – most likely for a function.
Norwegian products are designed for a reason – most likely for a function.
The demand for simplicity ensures pieces of design that are easy to understand.
The demand for simplicity ensures pieces of design that are easy to understand.
The purity gives you products that are made from high-quality and, to a large extent, natural materials.
The purity gives you products that are made from high-quality and, to a large extent, natural materials.
And modesty results in understatements, rather than overstatements where wood, wool and leather often are the preferred materials.
And modesty results in understatements, rather than overstatements where wood, wool and leather often are the preferred materials.
And above all, the Norwegian design industry aims at being sustainable, both in the production and its products.
And above all, the Norwegian design industry aims at being sustainable, both in the production and its products.
Today’s young designers’ works are versatile and cross different fields; one designer can be present in furniture, in glass and in lamps.
Today’s young designers’ works are versatile and cross different fields; one designer can be present in furniture, in glass and in lamps.
This way they improve their skills and knowledge of technology, materials and processes – thus enabling the flow of competence between industries.
This way they improve their skills and knowledge of technology, materials and processes – thus enabling the flow of competence between industries.
Joint exhibitions like ‘100% Norway’ also inspire companies and designers to cooperate in the fields of export, marketing and design.
Joint exhibitions like ‘100% Norway’ also inspire companies and designers to cooperate in the fields of export, marketing and design.
Representing Norway on the international arena is something I do all the time as foreign minister, and just like our designers and manufacturers, I have the same aims: to tell the story of our country and to provide foreign markets with pieces of our culture.
Representing Norway on the international arena is something I do all the time as foreign minister, and just like our designers and manufacturers, I have the same aims: to tell the story of our country and to provide foreign markets with pieces of our culture.
Welcome to ‘100% Norway’!
Welcome to ‘100% Norway’!
More information at the Embassy's web site.
More information at the Embassy's web site.
“The humanitarian situation is precarious and the lack of rain is worsening the situation further.
- Den humanitære situasjonen er prekær og det manglande regnet forverrar tilhøva ytterlegare.
The ICG will discuss the political process, the security situation and the humanitarian conditions in the country, which have been shaped by 17 years of chaos and civil war.
Kontaktgruppa vil diskutera den politiske prosessen, tryggingssituasjonen og dei humanitære forholda i landet som har vore prega av kaos og borgarkrig i meir enn 17 år.
Norway has chaired the ICG together with the US since the Group was established in 2006.
Noreg har saman med USA hatt formannskapet i ICG sidan den vart etablert i 2006.
The chairmanship will be passed on to the UN at the Oslo meeting.
På møtet i Oslo vil formannskapet bli gitt vidare til FN.
“The situation in the country is extremely serious, and it is important that the international community is united in its support for the UN.
- Situasjonen i landet er svært alvorleg, og det er viktig at det internasjonale samfunnet står samla bak FN.