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The European Commission, together with EU member states, is by far the most important donor and development actor in the Palestinian Territory.
The European Commission, together with EU member states, is by far the most important donor and development actor in the Palestinian Territory.
We, the Europeans, need to provide direct assistance to take small and large projects forward, in accordance with Mr Blair’s schedule and Prime Minister Fayyad’s reform plan.
We, the Europeans, need to provide direct assistance to take small and large projects forward, in accordance with Mr Blair’s schedule and Prime Minister Fayyad’s reform plan.
Third: broad support at home is a prerequisite for reaching a peace agreement.
Third: broad support at home is a prerequisite for reaching a peace agreement.
Both parties face serious challenges here.
Both parties face serious challenges here.
In Israel the coalition is struggling with sharp differences on core issues such as Jerusalem and settlements.
In Israel the coalition is struggling with sharp differences on core issues such as Jerusalem and settlements.
Even worse?
Even worse?
More seriously, the Palestinian negotiators are negotiating with the backing of only part of their population, while being at odds with the other part.
More seriously, the Palestinian negotiators are negotiating with the backing of only part of their population, while being at odds with the other part.
Events have turned Hamas into a structural spoiler.
Events have turned Hamas into a structural spoiler.
The dilemma we are faced with goes to the core of how extremism should be countered in the Palestinian Territory – and beyond – in the Middle East.
The dilemma we are faced with goes to the core of how extremism should be countered in the Palestinian Territory – and beyond – in the Middle East.
A key problem in Palestinian politics is the lack of trust in and respect for established democratic institutions.
A key problem in Palestinian politics is the lack of trust in and respect for established democratic institutions.
Hamas has argued, ever since the days of the Oslo Process, that they – and not the elected President of the Palestinian people – were in a position to make decisions on war and peace.
Hamas has argued, ever since the days of the Oslo Process, that they – and not the elected President of the Palestinian people – were in a position to make decisions on war and peace.
This is an approach Hamas has in common with other fundamentalist groups in the region.
This is an approach Hamas has in common with other fundamentalist groups in the region.
Through terrorist activities they have undermined both the peace process and the credibility and legitimacy of the elected Palestinian authorities.
Through terrorist activities they have undermined both the peace process and the credibility and legitimacy of the elected Palestinian authorities.
I believe the international community, no matter how you define it – in this case, let us say the Quartet of which the EU is a member – is still struggling with how to deal with non-state actors.
I believe the international community, no matter how you define it – in this case, let us say the Quartet of which the EU is a member – is still struggling with how to deal with non-state actors.
You may – as I do – profoundly object to Hamas’ principles and values.
You may – as I do – profoundly object to Hamas’ principles and values.
But is it wise to ignore them?
But is it wise to ignore them?
Not to talk with them?
Not to talk with them?
Not to engage them and provide incentives to move out of violence and into politics?
Not to engage them and provide incentives to move out of violence and into politics?
This is “the control question”: If we don’t do any of these things – will Hamas simply go away and vanish?
This is “the control question”: If we don’t do any of these things – will Hamas simply go away and vanish?
Or do they represent a reality – a political, social, even military element in the fabric of Palestinian society that we have to relate to in one way or another.
Or do they represent a reality – a political, social, even military element in the fabric of Palestinian society that we have to relate to in one way or another.
In my opinion, it was a step in the right direction when Hamas decided to take part in the Palestinian elections in 2006.
In my opinion, it was a step in the right direction when Hamas decided to take part in the Palestinian elections in 2006.
Hamas won a majority, but failed to deliver in government and cut itself off from the international community by disregarding key principles and standards of relations between states.
Hamas won a majority, but failed to deliver in government and cut itself off from the international community by disregarding key principles and standards of relations between states.
The National Unity Government failed in June 2007.
The National Unity Government failed in June 2007.
Still, the attempt was a first effort to bring Palestinian reconciliation into government structures.
Still, the attempt was a first effort to bring Palestinian reconciliation into government structures.
This leads to my fourth point: how should we relate to Palestinian factions?
This leads to my fourth point: how should we relate to Palestinian factions?
Do we know where Hamas is heading?
Do we know where Hamas is heading?
Is it possible that Hamas, as some of its leaders have stated, is ready to live side by side with Israel in peace?
Is it possible that Hamas, as some of its leaders have stated, is ready to live side by side with Israel in peace?
Will they accept a democratic Palestinian society that is not built solely on their vision – or will they, as their actions in Gaza indicate, remain structural spoilers, ready to undermine the democratic process when it does not deliver the results they hope for?
Will they accept a democratic Palestinian society that is not built solely on their vision – or will they, as their actions in Gaza indicate, remain structural spoilers, ready to undermine the democratic process when it does not deliver the results they hope for?
Let me be clear: this is for the Palestinians to decide.
Let me be clear: this is for the Palestinians to decide.
But are we, the international community, doing enough to test their readiness, by pushing them to show more of their hand than the rockets hitting Sderot and the terror affecting Israel?
But are we, the international community, doing enough to test their readiness, by pushing them to show more of their hand than the rockets hitting Sderot and the terror affecting Israel?
Fifth: Gaza.
Fifth: Gaza.
The dramatic development in Gaza has had a profound impact on the Palestinian population.
The dramatic development in Gaza has had a profound impact on the Palestinian population.
A recent survey of living conditions and opinions in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip by the Oslo-based Fafo Institute shows that 70% of the Palestinians fear that the West Bank and Gaza will remain separated for years.
A recent survey of living conditions and opinions in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip by the Oslo-based Fafo Institute shows that 70% of the Palestinians fear that the West Bank and Gaza will remain separated for years.
The survey also indicates a dramatic drop in household incomes in Gaza, declining trust in political leaders and fading support for negotiations with Israel.
The survey also indicates a dramatic drop in household incomes in Gaza, declining trust in political leaders and fading support for negotiations with Israel.
Still, 47% of the Palestinians support a negotiated settlement.
Still, 47% of the Palestinians support a negotiated settlement.
This is, however, down from 77% in December 2006 and 58% in July 2007.
This is, however, down from 77% in December 2006 and 58% in July 2007.
We need to insist on democratic legitimacy.
We need to insist on democratic legitimacy.
There can only be one Palestinian Authority, and it is only the PLO – headed by Mahmud Abbas –that has a mandate to negotiate a final settlement with the State of Israel.
There can only be one Palestinian Authority, and it is only the PLO – headed by Mahmud Abbas –that has a mandate to negotiate a final settlement with the State of Israel.
My point is this: in the long run Palestinian reconciliation is essential to achieving political stability and a sustainable negotiated settlement.
My point is this: in the long run Palestinian reconciliation is essential to achieving political stability and a sustainable negotiated settlement.
However, the international community cannot resolve this issue.
However, the international community cannot resolve this issue.
It is an internal matter, for which the Palestinian’s themselves are responsible.
It is an internal matter, for which the Palestinian’s themselves are responsible.
What is certain is that it will have a profound impact on final status negotiations with Israel, irrespective of how it is sorted out.
What is certain is that it will have a profound impact on final status negotiations with Israel, irrespective of how it is sorted out.
Sixth and final point: while we wait for progress in the negotiations, we must not let existing Palestinian institutions crumble.
Sixth and final point: while we wait for progress in the negotiations, we must not let existing Palestinian institutions crumble.
Under Minister Kouchner’s leadership, the Paris pledging conference delivered tangible results in December – more than 7 billion dollars.
Under Minister Kouchner’s leadership, the Paris pledging conference delivered tangible results in December – more than 7 billion dollars.
Prime Minister Fayyad has taken on the task of carrying out reform initiatives to increase revenues and control – also over the security forces.
Prime Minister Fayyad has taken on the task of carrying out reform initiatives to increase revenues and control – also over the security forces.
We are working to monitor the follow-up on the Paris commitments and pledges.
We are working to monitor the follow-up on the Paris commitments and pledges.
The next step is the scheduled meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee, the Palestinian donor forum that Norway has been chairing since 1994.
The next step is the scheduled meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee, the Palestinian donor forum that Norway has been chairing since 1994.
It will convene in London on 2 May – at yet another critical moment in the peace process.
It will convene in London on 2 May – at yet another critical moment in the peace process.
The meeting will focus on international support for the Palestinian Authority, reforms and the easing of restrictions on economic activity.
The meeting will focus on international support for the Palestinian Authority, reforms and the easing of restrictions on economic activity.
In London it will be time to turn pledges into real assistance.
In London it will be time to turn pledges into real assistance.
It will be time to hold Israel responsible for improving access and movement.
It will be time to hold Israel responsible for improving access and movement.
It will be time to call for more direct engagement from the Arab states.
It will be time to call for more direct engagement from the Arab states.
Direct budgetary support to the PA is key here.
Direct budgetary support to the PA is key here.
I am familiar with the PEGASE mechanism developed by the EU.
I am familiar with the PEGASE mechanism developed by the EU.
Norway has supported the establishment of a World Bank trust fund (the Palestinian Reform and Development Plan Trust Fund, PRDP-TF) with a view to attracting a wider range of donors, including Arab states.
Norway has supported the establishment of a World Bank trust fund (the Palestinian Reform and Development Plan Trust Fund, PRDP-TF) with a view to attracting a wider range of donors, including Arab states.
We will disburse 28 million euros to the Trust Fund in the next weeks to support the PA’s ability to pay salaries and provide vital public services such as health care and education.
We will disburse 28 million euros to the Trust Fund in the next weeks to support the PA’s ability to pay salaries and provide vital public services such as health care and education.
Finally, let us not forget: if the Palestinian Authority collapses – so will the institutional foundations for a final status settlement on the Palestinian side.
Finally, let us not forget: if the Palestinian Authority collapses – so will the institutional foundations for a final status settlement on the Palestinian side.
We cannot allow that to happen.
We cannot allow that to happen.
Remarks to Working Group on Middle East
Remarks to Working Group on the Middle East
Oslo, 14 May 2013
Oslo, 14. mai 2013
- On our own continent the challenges are increasing.
- On our own continent the challenges are increasing.
We see that respect for democratic principles cannot be taken for granted – even in deep-rooted European democracies, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Eide, when he opened the "Conference on Right-wing Extremism and Hate Crime: Minorities under Pressure in Europe and Beyond".
We see that respect for democratic principles cannot be taken for granted – even in deep-rooted European democracies, sa utenriksminster Eide da han åpnet "Conference on Right-wing Extremism and Hate Crime: Minorities under Pressure in Europe and Beyond".
The Minister based his speech on these points (the speech must be checked against delivery)
The Minister based his speech on these points (the speech must be checked against delivery)
Welcome – to Oslo – and to this conference.
Welcome – to Oslo – and to this conference.
Europe 2013: We are witnessing negative trends, on our own continent, and the challenges are increasing.
Europe 2013: We are witnessing negative trends, on our own continent, and the challenges are increasing.
Crisis, unemployment, social instability, unrest.
Crisis, unemployment, social instability, unrest.
Makes a fertile ground.
Makes a fertile ground.
The European project often characterized by: tolerance, multicultural countries.
The European project often characterized by: tolerance, multicultural countries.
However: Respect for democratic principles cannot be taken for granted – even in the deep-rooted European democracies.
However: Respect for democratic principles cannot be taken for granted – even in the deep-rooted European democracies.
Some of the darkest chapters of European history (1930s) remind us of the links between economic crisis, unemployment and political and social instability.
Some of the darkest chapters of European history (1930s) remind us of the links between economic crisis, unemployment and political and social instability.
One may say that we find the best and we find the worst in European history.
One may say that we find the best and we find the worst in European history.
Now, democracy, international human rights and the rule of law are under pressure.
Now, democracy, international human rights and the rule of law are under pressure.
The 1930s gave us lessons.
The 1930s gave us lessons.
After 1945: The building of European institutions such as the Council of Europe, the European Union and the OSCE; are of vital importance, as is their close cooperation with the UN and the UN human rights institutions.
After 1945: The building of European institutions such as the Council of Europe, the European Union and the OSCE; are of vital importance, as is their close cooperation with the UN and the UN human rights institutions.
In Europe, we are witnessing an upsurge of different forms of extremism that feed on intolerance, such as anti-Semitism, islamophobia, racism and other forms of negative stereotyping.
In Europe, we are witnessing an upsurge of different forms of extremism that feed on intolerance, such as anti-Semitism, islamophobia, racism and other forms of negative stereotyping.
Discrimination based on nationality, ethnicity, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, gender, etc.
Discrimination based on nationality, ethnicity, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, gender, etc.
Great danger: The perception of the so-called "others".
Great danger: The perception of the so-called "others".
"We" and "they", "us" and them".
"We" and "they", "us" and them".
The dangers of exclusiveness.
The dangers of exclusiveness.
The definition of groups.
The definition of groups.
The dehumanization ("We could not do this to humans").
The dehumanization ("We could not do this to humans").
Pre-emption, the in-group community.
Pre-emption, the in-group community.
Re: The Balkan conflicts – the 1990s.
Re: The Balkan conflicts – the 1990s.
Not long ago.
Not long ago.
Every day, different minority groups are subjected to serious instances of violence, hostility, intolerance and discriminatory attitudes, based on their actual or perceived nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion or belief.
Every day, different minority groups are subjected to serious instances of violence, hostility, intolerance and discriminatory attitudes, based on their actual or perceived nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion or belief.
At the same time, we are seeing that individuals and organisations that oppose these incidents and claim their rights – the human rights defenders – are being suppressed and silenced.
At the same time, we are seeing that individuals and organisations that oppose these incidents and claim their rights – the human rights defenders – are being suppressed and silenced.
In the European context, the challenges presented by right-wing extremism in particular demand our attention.
In the European context, the challenges presented by right-wing extremism in particular demand our attention.
Right-wing extremism – this ideology – originates in the majority population, and has long and deep roots (and still fertile ground?) in our continent’s history of political violence.
Right-wing extremism – this ideology – originates in the majority population, and has long and deep roots (and still fertile ground?) in our continent’s history of political violence.
So, can the 1930s happen again?
So, can the 1930s happen again?
What differs the 1930s from the 2010s?
What differs the 1930s from the 2010s?
What are the lessons learned from the dark chapters in Europe 70-80 years ago?
What are the lessons learned from the dark chapters in Europe 70-80 years ago?
Important to discuss these things.
Important to discuss these things.
22 July.
22 July.
In the summer of 2011, Norway experienced the grave consequences of unchallenged right-wing extremist views.
In the summer of 2011, Norway experienced the grave consequences of unchallenged right-wing extremist views.
The terrorist attacks on 22 July (the worst right-wing solo terrorist attack in our times) reminded us that no country is immune to extremism and other forms of intolerance.
The terrorist attacks on 22 July (the worst right-wing solo terrorist attack in our times) reminded us that no country is immune to extremism and other forms of intolerance.
22 July exposed both the weaknesses and the strengths of an open, democratic society.
22 July exposed both the weaknesses and the strengths of an open, democratic society.
It put our legal system to the test.
It put our legal system to the test.
I am glad to say that our society passed that test, and that our democracy and rule of law stand firm.
I am glad to say that our society passed that test, and that our democracy and rule of law stand firm.
Today, we are following the court proceedings in Germany in connection with the National Socialist Underground (NSU) process.
Today, we are following the court proceedings in Germany in connection with the National Socialist Underground (NSU) process.
Together with the overwhelming majority of German citizens, we are asking how it was possible for these murders to go on for so long.
Together with the overwhelming majority of German citizens, we are asking how it was possible for these murders to go on for so long.
(And we are pleased to see that the issue will not only be addressed by the judicial system, but, as in Norway, politicians in Germany will examine the structures that proved insufficient to save people’s lives.)
(And we are pleased to see that the issue will not only be addressed by the judicial system, but, as in Norway, politicians in Germany will examine the structures that proved insufficient to save people’s lives.)
Diversity and inclusiveness.
Diversity and inclusiveness.
The attacks in Norway were in many ways attacks on diversity and our multicultural society.
The attacks in Norway were in many ways attacks on diversity and our multicultural society.
– They are also characteristics of Europe as a whole today.
– They are also characteristics of Europe as a whole today.
Building trust between different groups and individuals in our multicultural societies is vital if we are to overcome hatred, ignorance and intolerance.
Building trust between different groups and individuals in our multicultural societies is vital if we are to overcome hatred, ignorance and intolerance.
(We must speak (up) about these things!
(We must speak (up) about these things!
The majority shouldn't remain silent!)
The majority shouldn't remain silent!)
Intolerance is often caused by ignorance and fear of the unknown.
Intolerance is often caused by ignorance and fear of the unknown.
It is crucial to increase knowledge and raise awareness of other cultures and religions – and to focus on our large common ground.
It is crucial to increase knowledge and raise awareness of other cultures and religions – and to focus on our large common ground.
Therefore: Education, contact and dialogue can often be the best antidote to hate and intolerance.
Therefore: Education, contact and dialogue can often be the best antidote to hate and intolerance.
It is with great concern that we witness the increase in intolerance, hate speech and hate crime targeting minorities and other vulnerable groups in Europe and beyond.
It is with great concern that we witness the increase in intolerance, hate speech and hate crime targeting minorities and other vulnerable groups in Europe and beyond.
These challenges are transnational.
These challenges are transnational.
One example: the situation facing the Roma people in Europe today.
One example: the situation facing the Roma people in Europe today.
They are repeatedly subjected to discriminatory and hostile attitudes.
They are repeatedly subjected to discriminatory and hostile attitudes.
Securing their rights and well-being is a collective European responsibility that we simply cannot ignore.
Securing their rights and well-being is a collective European responsibility that we simply cannot ignore.
Combating hate speech presents us with a difficult dilemma: Freedom of speech constitutes a cornerstone of any democracy.
Combating hate speech presents us with a difficult dilemma: Freedom of speech constitutes a cornerstone of any democracy.
However, this very freedom may sometimes result in the expression of provocative views, controversial statements, racism and other extreme positions that most of us do not like or agree with.
However, this very freedom may sometimes result in the expression of provocative views, controversial statements, racism and other extreme positions that most of us do not like or agree with.
Symptomatic of a well-functioning democracy.
Symptomatic of a well-functioning democracy.
At the same time we must not forget that the exercise of this freedom carries with it duties and responsibilities.
At the same time we must not forget that the exercise of this freedom carries with it duties and responsibilities.
Freedom of expression is not an absolute right and does not entail an entitlement to harass or threaten fellow human beings.
Freedom of expression is not an absolute right and does not entail an entitlement to harass or threaten fellow human beings.
Now, this raises the question: What expressions should be prohibited by law?
Now, this raises the question: What expressions should be prohibited by law?
Where to draw the line, how to strike this balance is a difficult task.
Where to draw the line, how to strike this balance is a difficult task.