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That is why Norway decided – back in 2006/07 – to normalise our diplomatic relations with the coalition Government that included Hamas.
That is why Norway decided – back in 2006/07 – to normalise our diplomatic relations with the coalition Government that included Hamas.
As you may remember, most of the other Western countries decided not to do that.
As you may remember, most of the other Western countries decided not to do that.
One of the consequences we see today is a continued split.
One of the consequences we see today is a continued split.
Prior to 2006/07, the fact that Norwegian diplomats talked to Hamas representatives was a debated issue.
Prior to 2006/07, the fact that Norwegian diplomats talked to Hamas representatives was a debated issue.
But they did – because it is our policy to talk to all stakeholders.
But they did – because it is our policy to talk to all stakeholders.
This does not mean that we accept Hamas’s policies on various issues.
This does not mean that we accept Hamas’s policies on various issues.
Talking to someone does not give them legitimacy.
Talking to someone does not give them legitimacy.
But interestingly, those who don’t talk ask us what we speak about with these different groups.
But interestingly, those who don’t talk ask us what we speak about with these different groups.
So they want someone to talk – but they do not want to take the political consequences themselves.
So they want someone to talk – but they do not want to take the political consequences themselves.
Likewise it was right of us to start talking to the Muslim Brotherhood five or six years ago.
Likewise it was right of us to start talking to the Muslim Brotherhood five or six years ago.
Because it has improved our understanding of the developments in Egypt and other countries that would later experience the Arab Spring.
Because it has improved our understanding of the developments in Egypt and other countries that would later experience the Arab Spring.
But more importantly, through our discussions, the Muslim Brotherhood may have gained some new perspectives.
But more importantly, through our discussions, the Muslim Brotherhood may have gained some new perspectives.
It is about nurturing tolerance.
It is about nurturing tolerance.
Indonesia has also experienced serious incidents when dialogue has been difficult or has even seemed irrelevant.
Indonesia has also experienced serious incidents when dialogue has been difficult or has even seemed irrelevant.
Especially in the face of people who are willing to use terrorism, fear and violence for extreme political views.
Especially in the face of people who are willing to use terrorism, fear and violence for extreme political views.
Or in the face of the atrocities that struck our capital Oslo and the island of Utøya – were the Norwegian Labour Party’s youth organisation had its annual summer camp.
Or in the face of the atrocities that struck our capital Oslo and the island of Utøya – were the Norwegian Labour Party’s youth organisation had its annual summer camp.
The nation was attacked by a single heavily armed man.
The nation was attacked by a single heavily armed man.
Before I started working for the Norwegian Government in 2005, I was the leader of the AUF – the youth organisation that was gathered on Utøya.
Before I started working for the Norwegian Government in 2005, I was the leader of the AUF – the youth organisation that was gathered on Utøya.
I knew many of the victims and their families personally.
I knew many of the victims and their families personally.
First the terrorist placed a huge bomb at the government buildings in Oslo, later he went around the island shooting young people.
First the terrorist placed a huge bomb at the government buildings in Oslo, later he went around the island shooting young people.
He killed 69 of them.
He killed 69 of them.
The youngest was a 14-year-old girl.
The youngest was a 14-year-old girl.
These attacks were by far the worst Norway has experienced since the Second World War.
These attacks were by far the worst Norway has experienced since the Second World War.
The “lonely wolf” terrorist was a 33-year-old ethnic Norwegian – "one of us", you could say.
The “lonely wolf” terrorist was a 33-year-old ethnic Norwegian – "one of us", you could say.
He has now received his sentence, after an open trial – in an ordinary public court – this summer, following the rules and procedures of our judicial system.
He has now received his sentence, after an open trial – in an ordinary public court – this summer, following the rules and procedures of our judicial system.
Prime Minister Stoltenberg’s reaction immediately after the attacks was clear.
Prime Minister Stoltenberg’s reaction immediately after the attacks was clear.
He said that Norway’s strongest weapon against terror was more openness and more democracy.
He said that Norway’s strongest weapon against terror was more openness and more democracy.
The Norwegian public responded with immense grief, of course, but they did not call for extraordinary measures.
The Norwegian public responded with immense grief, of course, but they did not call for extraordinary measures.
Many outside Norway – among the press, the public, and various experts – were surprised that his case was heard in an open trial, and that he is serving his sentence in a regular Norwegian prison.
Many outside Norway – among the press, the public, and various experts – were surprised that his case was heard in an open trial, and that he is serving his sentence in a regular Norwegian prison.
People ask: Why not establish a special, closed legal setting?
People ask: Why not establish a special, closed legal setting?
I have been frequently confronted with this question.
I have been frequently confronted with this question.
I understand very well that it has been raised.
I understand very well that it has been raised.
I believe this is a key issue: How should we – as independent nations and as an international community – fight violent political extremism.
I believe this is a key issue: How should we – as independent nations and as an international community – fight violent political extremism.
This is at the heart of domestic and international politics.
This is at the heart of domestic and international politics.
I also believe that experience has taught us important lessons that may be relevant for others – even though I would like to stress that every terrorist attacks is unique.
I also believe that experience has taught us important lessons that may be relevant for others – even though I would like to stress that every terrorist attacks is unique.
One important lesson for us is this:
One important lesson for us is this:
We must stick to our values, our convictions in the face of extremism.
We must stick to our values, our convictions in the face of extremism.
Extremists want to lure us into betraying our values.
Extremists want to lure us into betraying our values.
I think it is a mistake to treat crimes committed by extremists as exceptions, subject to special procedures.
I think it is a mistake to treat crimes committed by extremists as exceptions, subject to special procedures.
Extremists must be held accountable in accordance with the law.
Extremists must be held accountable in accordance with the law.
Hiding extremists from public view can de-humanise crimes that have been committed by real people.
Hiding extremists from public view can de-humanise crimes that have been committed by real people.
By contrast, prosecuting extremists who have committed crimes in a public courtroom makes it all the more shockingly clear that it was as human beings that they undertook their horrific acts.
By contrast, prosecuting extremists who have committed crimes in a public courtroom makes it all the more shockingly clear that it was as human beings that they undertook their horrific acts.
It also makes it clear that we must all work every day to combat extremist ideas and views.
It also makes it clear that we must all work every day to combat extremist ideas and views.
Another lesson is this: It has been remarkable to see the confidence that young Norwegians — and especially the survivors of the massacre on the island — have expressed in Norway’s judicial system.
Another lesson is this: It has been remarkable to see the confidence that young Norwegians — and especially the survivors of the massacre on the island — have expressed in Norway’s judicial system.
They know that a transparent political system – that is independent and based on the rule of law – cannot turn its back on its standard procedures.
They know that a transparent political system – that is independent and based on the rule of law – cannot turn its back on its standard procedures.
I believe that these same basic principles hold true in the global fight against terrorism.
I believe that these same basic principles hold true in the global fight against terrorism.
Now, is this a "soft" approach?
Now, is this a "soft" approach?
I do not think so.
I do not think so.
I believe it is only in a diverse and well-functioning democracy that such a position can be taken.
I believe it is only in a diverse and well-functioning democracy that such a position can be taken.
Furthermore: is it naïve?
Furthermore: is it naïve?
I do not believe that our response to the tragedy has made it more likely that anything like this will happen again.
I do not believe that our response to the tragedy has made it more likely that anything like this will happen again.
I would like to sum up by underlining that democracy, tolerance and transparency are our best defence.
I would like to sum up by underlining that democracy, tolerance and transparency are our best defence.
It seems that many of those who oppose dialogue in international relations wish they lived in a world that does not exist.
It seems that many of those who oppose dialogue in international relations wish they lived in a world that does not exist.
My point is this: We must face the world as it is today – with all its global challenges.
My point is this: We must face the world as it is today – with all its global challenges.
Some take the view that a so-called “clash of civilizations” makes it necessary to build higher walls to protect our society from global threats.
Some take the view that a so-called “clash of civilizations” makes it necessary to build higher walls to protect our society from global threats.
Some maintain that the willingness to talk and find compromises is a sign of moral or military weakness.
Some maintain that the willingness to talk and find compromises is a sign of moral or military weakness.
Neither represent a good way forward.
Neither represent a good way forward.
As defenders of dialogue, we still retain the option of walking away rather than talking.
As defenders of dialogue, we still retain the option of walking away rather than talking.
But we also believe that we shouldn’t be too quick to do so.
But we also believe that we shouldn’t be too quick to do so.
Dialogue and tolerance are more important for our globalised world than ever, and I believe they are the starting point for finding political solutions.
Dialogue and tolerance are more important for our globalised world than ever, and I believe they are the starting point for finding political solutions.
This is why, dear friends, we must continue to talk.
This is why, dear friends, we must continue to talk.
Trimakasi.
Trimakasi.
Tolerance and dialogue
Tolerance and dialogue
Op-ed in Haaretz newspaper (Israel), 15 July 2012
Op-ed in Haaretz newspaper (Israel), 15. juli 2012
As Prime Minister Stoltenberg has emphasised, anti-Semitism is completely unacceptable, and we want Norway to be a safe place for Jews, writes Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
As Prime Minister Stoltenberg has emphasised, anti-Semitism is completely unacceptable, and we want Norway to be a safe place for Jews, skriver utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre denne artikkelen.
Speaking at the quayside in Oslo on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg addressed Norway’s responsibility for what happened during the Holocaust.
Speaking at the quayside in Oslo on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg addressed Norway’s responsibility for what happened during the Holocaust.
“The murders were unquestionably carried out by the Nazis, but it was Norwegians who carried out the arrests.
“The murders were unquestionably carried out by the Nazis, but it was Norwegians who carried out the arrests.
It was Norwegians who drove the trucks.
It was Norwegians who drove the trucks.
And it happened in Norway,” he said.
And it happened in Norway,” he said.
In 1940 there were about 2100 Jews in Norway.
In 1940 there were about 2100 Jews in Norway.
In the course of the war, 772 Norwegian Jews and Jewish refugees were arrested and deported.
In the course of the war, 772 Norwegian Jews and Jewish refugees were arrested and deported.
Only 34 of these survived.
Only 34 of these survived.
The Prime Minister expressed our deepest apologies that this could happen on Norwegian soil.
The Prime Minister expressed our deepest apologies that this could happen on Norwegian soil.
“But learning is just as important as apologising, and it is even more important for us to commit ourselves to combating attitudes and actions that rob us of our decency and humanity,” he commented.
“But learning is just as important as apologising, and it is even more important for us to commit ourselves to combating attitudes and actions that rob us of our decency and humanity,” he commented.
With the aim of learning and combating intolerance, the Norwegian Government commissioned the first full-scale study of Norwegian attitudes toward Jews.
With the aim of learning and combating intolerance, the Norwegian Government commissioned the first full-scale study of Norwegian attitudes toward Jews.
Last month, the Norwegian Centre for Studies of Holocaust and Religious Minorities presented the report.
Last month, the Norwegian Centre for Studies of Holocaust and Religious Minorities presented the report.
To some extent the results confirm what we already knew: stereotypical notions of Jews do exist in Norwegian society.
To some extent the results confirm what we already knew: stereotypical notions of Jews do exist in Norwegian society.
The report found that 12.5 % of the Norwegian population can be considered to be significantly prejudiced against Jews.
The report found that 12.5 % of the Norwegian population can be considered to be significantly prejudiced against Jews.
The report also looked at the concept of social distance, and revealed that 8 % of the population do not want Jews as their neighbours or in their circle of friends.
The report also looked at the concept of social distance, and revealed that 8 % of the population do not want Jews as their neighbours or in their circle of friends.
These results were compared to attitudes towards other nationalities and religions, and this showed that the degree to which people seek social distance from Jews in Norwegian society is less than for most other groups.
These results were compared to attitudes towards other nationalities and religions, and this showed that the degree to which people seek social distance from Jews in Norwegian society is less than for most other groups.
The attitudes of the Norwegian population are most negative when it comes to interaction with Muslims, Somalis and the Roma.
The attitudes of the Norwegian population are most negative when it comes to interaction with Muslims, Somalis and the Roma.
Another expected and clear finding is that those who hold the strongest anti-Semitic attitudes also avoid contact with other groups and are sceptical towards immigrants.
Another expected and clear finding is that those who hold the strongest anti-Semitic attitudes also avoid contact with other groups and are sceptical towards immigrants.
Some 76 % of those who seek social distance from Jews display similar attitudes towards Muslims.
Some 76 % of those who seek social distance from Jews display similar attitudes towards Muslims.
Such tendencies have been observed in other European countries as well.
Such tendencies have been observed in other European countries as well.
To some extent, it can be said that the racists are indiscriminate in their discrimination.
To some extent, it can be said that the racists are indiscriminate in their discrimination.
Drawing on the Anti-Defamation League’s 2012 report Attitudes Towards Jews in Ten European Countries, the report concludes that “in a European context, the prevalence of anti-Semitic notions in Norway is limited and on a par with Great Britain, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden”, and at a relatively low level compared with countries in Central, Eastern and Southern Europe.
Drawing on the Anti-Defamation League’s 2012 report Attitudes Towards Jews in Ten European Countries, the report concludes that “in a European context, the prevalence of anti-Semitic notions in Norway is limited and on a par with Great Britain, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden”, and at a relatively low level compared with countries in Central, Eastern and Southern Europe.
The results can be seen as a rebuttal of the exaggerated claims made by some people about Norwegian anti-Semitism, and they provide a factual basis for a debate on the issue.
The results can be seen as a rebuttal of the exaggerated claims made by some people about Norwegian anti-Semitism, and they provide a factual basis for a debate on the issue.
Having said this, in the Norwegian Government’s view, one anti-Semite is one too many.
Having said this, in the Norwegian Government’s view, one anti-Semite is one too many.
We have a zero tolerance policy for intolerance, and the fact that anti-Semitic notions in Norway are limited when viewed in a European context does not mean that there is no work to be done.
We have a zero tolerance policy for intolerance, and the fact that anti-Semitic notions in Norway are limited when viewed in a European context does not mean that there is no work to be done.
Personally, I was particularly disturbed by the report’s findings regarding the Holocaust; 38 % of the respondents believed that Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians is comparable to Nazi treatment of the Jews during World War II.
Personally, I was particularly disturbed by the report’s findings regarding the Holocaust; 38 % of the respondents believed that Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians is comparable to Nazi treatment of the Jews during World War II.
This is a serious historical fallacy and a dangerous parallel to draw.
This is a serious historical fallacy and a dangerous parallel to draw.
The Nazi persecution of the Jews had the physical elimination of the Jewish people as its final goal.
The Nazi persecution of the Jews had the physical elimination of the Jewish people as its final goal.
The Holocaust is the largest and most systematic violation of a people’s right to exist that we have ever seen.
The Holocaust is the largest and most systematic violation of a people’s right to exist that we have ever seen.
The very nature of the Holocaust was extreme and incomparable.
The very nature of the Holocaust was extreme and incomparable.
The fact that four in ten Norwegians nevertheless do compare is a warning to us that we need to address how political attitudes in Norway are shaped.
The fact that four in ten Norwegians nevertheless do compare is a warning to us that we need to address how political attitudes in Norway are shaped.
Israel must not be subjected to demonisation, stripped of its legitimacy or exposed to double standards.
Israel must not be subjected to demonisation, stripped of its legitimacy or exposed to double standards.
As politicians, we have an important responsibility.
As politicians, we have an important responsibility.
But the media also plays a significant role.
But the media also plays a significant role.
People are influenced by what they read and watch, and by how balanced this information is.
People are influenced by what they read and watch, and by how balanced this information is.
There is a widespread consensus in Norway that Holocaust education is important.
There is a widespread consensus in Norway that Holocaust education is important.
The report demonstrates, however, that this education needs to be intensified, and we need to be clearer about the limits to the utility of using historical examples in the current political debate.
The report demonstrates, however, that this education needs to be intensified, and we need to be clearer about the limits to the utility of using historical examples in the current political debate.
This does not mean that we cannot be critical to Israeli policy.
This does not mean that we cannot be critical to Israeli policy.
It is not anti-Semitic to call for an end to the occupation of the Palestinian Territory or to promote a two-state solution.
It is not anti-Semitic to call for an end to the occupation of the Palestinian Territory or to promote a two-state solution.
The study shows that for nine out of ten Norwegians who are critical of Israeli policies, anti-Semitism plays no significant part in their views.
The study shows that for nine out of ten Norwegians who are critical of Israeli policies, anti-Semitism plays no significant part in their views.
We also need to be careful to avoid holding Norwegian Jews accountable for the actions of the Israeli Government.
We also need to be careful to avoid holding Norwegian Jews accountable for the actions of the Israeli Government.
Norway’s Jewish communities have been careful to make a distinction between themselves as a group and Israeli policies, and quite rightly so.
Norway’s Jewish communities have been careful to make a distinction between themselves as a group and Israeli policies, and quite rightly so.
Israeli policies are not Jewish policies.
Israeli policies are not Jewish policies.
It is natural that Norwegian Jews may feel a special affinity for Israel.
It is natural that Norwegian Jews may feel a special affinity for Israel.
Many Norwegian Christians feel the same way.
Many Norwegian Christians feel the same way.
But they have the right to be treated first and foremost as individuals and as Norwegians.
But they have the right to be treated first and foremost as individuals and as Norwegians.
When Norwegian Jews tell us that they live in fear, the message from Prime Minster Stoltenberg on International Holocaust Remembrance Day was clear: We will not accept this in Norway.
When Norwegian Jews tell us that they live in fear, the message from Prime Minster Stoltenberg on International Holocaust Remembrance Day was clear: We will not accept this in Norway.
No one should have to hide their faith or their cultural identity.
No one should have to hide their faith or their cultural identity.
Instead of turning our backs on the problem, we set out to uncover the extent and the roots of intolerance.
Instead of turning our backs on the problem, we set out to uncover the extent and the roots of intolerance.
The next step is to counter intolerance with arguments that are deeply rooted in the principles of humanity and equality.
The next step is to counter intolerance with arguments that are deeply rooted in the principles of humanity and equality.
We will also counter intolerance with action.
We will also counter intolerance with action.
Legal protection against hate speech has already been strengthened, and next year the Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion plans to present a more stringent law against discrimination.
Legal protection against hate speech has already been strengthened, and next year the Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion plans to present a more stringent law against discrimination.
The Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research is currently developing a new programme focusing on how schools should address anti-Semitism and racism.
The Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research is currently developing a new programme focusing on how schools should address anti-Semitism and racism.
A programme to train teachers in this area is also being developed.
A programme to train teachers in this area is also being developed.