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This should also be the solution when it comes to our participation in BEREC, but has been rejected by the EU side.
This should also be the solution when it comes to our participation in BEREC, but has been rejected by the EU side.
The EEA/EFTA side has now suggested that the EU, in its new eCOM package makes the necessary changes in the BEREC regulation which will allow the EEA/EFTA-side to take part as full members, without the right to vote, when the new package has been adopted by the EU.
The EEA/EFTA side has now suggested that the EU, in its new eCOM package makes the necessary changes in the BEREC regulation which will allow the EEA/EFTA-side to take part as full members, without the right to vote, when the new package has been adopted by the EU.
We trust that the Council and the Commission will support such changes, and thereby enable the incorporation of this important legislation into the EEA Agreement.
We trust that the Council and the Commission will support such changes, and thereby enable the incorporation of this important legislation into the EEA Agreement.
(Participation in EU programmes)
(Participation in EU programmes)
Norway intends to participate in a broad range of new EU programmes starting in 2014, including Horizon 2020.
Norway intends to participate in a broad range of new EU programmes starting in 2014, including Horizon 2020.
Participation in EU programmes is an important part of our cooperation - linking Norwegian and European networks, building knowledge and providing valuable input for policy discussions.
Participation in EU programmes is an important part of our cooperation - linking Norwegian and European networks, building knowledge and providing valuable input for policy discussions.
Due to delays in the adoption of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), and subsequent adoption by the EU of the legal instruments establishing the new programmes, we are very short on time when it comes to ensuring our participation in the new programme cycle.
Due to delays in the adoption of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), and subsequent adoption by the EU of the legal instruments establishing the new programmes, we are very short on time when it comes to ensuring our participation in the new programme cycle.
We are grateful for the flexibility shown on your side in this matter.
We are grateful for the flexibility shown on your side in this matter.
(EEA enlargement with Croatia)
(EEA enlargement with Croatia)
Norway welcomes that the negotiations on the enlargement of the EEA Agreement with Croatia have been concluded and that the Agreed Minutes will soon be signed.
Norway welcomes that the negotiations on the enlargement of the EEA Agreement with Croatia have been concluded and that the Agreed Minutes will soon be signed.
We would urge all parties to conclude the formal procedures related to the entry into force of the Agreement as soon as possible, thereby enabling the implementation of the Financial Mechanisms and fish quotas.
We would urge all parties to conclude the formal procedures related to the entry into force of the Agreement as soon as possible, thereby enabling the implementation of the Financial Mechanisms and fish quotas.
(Financial contributions and market access for fish after 2014)
(Financial contributions and market access for fish after 2014)
As you are aware, the current period for the EEA and Norway Grants expires on 30 April 2014.
As you are aware, the current period for the EEA and Norway Grants expires on 30 April 2014.
The same is the case for certain tariff quotas for fish and fishery products originating in Norway.
The same is the case for certain tariff quotas for fish and fishery products originating in Norway.
We have been informed that the EU has adopted its mandate for the upcoming negotiations for new Financial Mechanisms.
We have been informed that the EU has adopted its mandate for the upcoming negotiations for new Financial Mechanisms.
The Norwegian Government will conclude its preparatory work in the near future, and will then be ready to initiate negotiations.
The Norwegian Government will conclude its preparatory work in the near future, and will then be ready to initiate negotiations.
In the negotiations, we need to agree on new contributions from the EEA/EFTA States that are both reasonable and acceptable.
In the negotiations, we need to agree on new contributions from the EEA/EFTA States that are both reasonable and acceptable.
We take note of the fact that the EU’s own funds for cohesion will decline in real terms in the coming long-term budget (2014-2020).
We take note of the fact that the EU’s own funds for cohesion will decline in real terms in the coming long-term budget (2014-2020).
It is necessary that an overall solution in the negotiations includes a good agreement with regard to the continuation of certain quotas for fish and fish products.
It is necessary that an overall solution in the negotiations includes a good agreement with regard to the continuation of certain quotas for fish and fish products.
The quotas provide important raw materials for the fish processing industry in several EU Member States.
The quotas provide important raw materials for the fish processing industry in several EU Member States.
(Agricultural trade – Article 19)
(Agricultural trade – Article 19)
Norway is not part of the Common Agricultural Policy.
Norway is not part of the Common Agricultural Policy.
Therefore, Article 19 of the EEA Agreement states that the efforts to liberalise agricultural trade are to be pursued within the framework of the respective agricultural policies of the parties, on a reciprocal and mutually beneficial basis.
Therefore, Article 19 of the EEA Agreement states that the efforts to liberalise agricultural trade are to be pursued within the framework of the respective agricultural policies of the parties, on a reciprocal and mutually beneficial basis.
The Government is committed to the rules laid down in Article 19 of the EEA Agreement and the obligations included in the agreements negotiated on the basis of this Article.
The Government is committed to the rules laid down in Article 19 of the EEA Agreement and the obligations included in the agreements negotiated on the basis of this Article.
We do not subscribe to the decision taken by the former Government that led to increased duty on certain cheeses and meat products into Norway.
We do not subscribe to the decision taken by the former Government that led to increased duty on certain cheeses and meat products into Norway.
We will not take any new similar measures.
We will not take any new similar measures.
The Government´s objective is to change the existing trade regime for cheese and meat.
The Government´s objective is to change the existing trade regime for cheese and meat.
Bearing in mind that we are a minority government, it will require a national process and parliament approval
Bearing in mind that we are a minority government, it will require a national process and parliament approval
(Protocol 3 - processed agricultural products)
(Protocol 3 - processed agricultural products)
There has been a steady increase over the years in exports of processed agricultural products from Norway to the EU.
There has been a steady increase over the years in exports of processed agricultural products from Norway to the EU.
The exports almost doubled between 2003 and 2012.
The exports almost doubled between 2003 and 2012.
The last joint review of Protocol 3 was carried out by the Commission and Norway in 2012.
The last joint review of Protocol 3 was carried out by the Commission and Norway in 2012.
It concluded that the Protocol functioned according to its objectives.
It concluded that the Protocol functioned according to its objectives.
This is in our view still the case.
This is in our view still the case.
There should, therefore, be no need to initiate new negotiations under the Protocol.
There should, therefore, be no need to initiate new negotiations under the Protocol.
(Closing remarks)
(Closing remarks)
Let me conclude by saying that I hope and believe that we together will be able to address the outstanding issues within reasonable time.
Let me conclude by saying that I hope and believe that we together will be able to address the outstanding issues within reasonable time.
By all parties being pragmatic and showing the necessary flexibility, satisfactory solutions for all parties should be within reach.
By all parties being pragmatic and showing the necessary flexibility, satisfactory solutions for all parties should be within reach.
Norway's main statement at the EEA council's meeting
Norges hovedinnlegg på EØS-rådsmøte
'1 January marked the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of the EEA Agreement.
- 1 January marked the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of the EEA Agreement.
The Agreement fulfils its main objective, to include all EU and EEA EFTA countries in the internal market, with the free movement of goods, services, capital and persons', said Minister Vidar Helgesen in his statement.
The Agreement fulfils its main objective, to include all EU and EEA EFTA countries in the internal market, with the free movement of goods, services, capital and persons, sa statsråd Vidar Helgesen i sitt innlegg.
1 January marked the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of the EEA Agreement.
1 January marked the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of the EEA Agreement.
The Agreement fulfils its main objective, to include all EU and EEA EFTA countries in the internal market, with the free movement of goods, services, capital and persons.
The Agreement fulfils its main objective, to include all EU and EEA EFTA countries in the internal market, with the free movement of goods, services, capital and persons.
It has provided predictability and a level playing field for business, economic operators and citizens across the EEA.
It has provided predictability and a level playing field for business, economic operators and citizens across the EEA.
The conclusion is clear: The EEA Agreement has worked well and continues to do so.
The conclusion is clear: The EEA Agreement has worked well and continues to do so.
The EEA Agreement has proven to be a robust agreement.
The EEA Agreement has proven to be a robust agreement.
It has managed to adapt to developments in the EU, including various treaty changes and enlargements.
It has managed to adapt to developments in the EU, including various treaty changes and enlargements.
But the Agreement cannot be taken for granted.
But the Agreement cannot be taken for granted.
It needs continuous maintenance and follow-up; through sound and competent management, political engagement and priority by all parties.
It needs continuous maintenance and follow-up; through sound and competent management, political engagement and priority by all parties.
This is our joint responsibility.
This is our joint responsibility.
(Backlog) In a regulatory cooperation and framework of this magnitude, there will of course always be some challenges.
(Backlog) In a regulatory cooperation and framework of this magnitude, there will of course always be some challenges.
The number of outstanding legal acts to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement remains too high.
The number of outstanding legal acts to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement remains too high.
Further, when incorporating certain legal acts, adaptations may be needed to comply with constitutional restraints in EEA/EFTA-states and with the basic principles of the Agreement.
Further, when incorporating certain legal acts, adaptations may be needed to comply with constitutional restraints in EEA/EFTA-states and with the basic principles of the Agreement.
Due to the very nature of the EEA Agreement, where legislation is first adopted on the EU side, before it is processed on the EFTA side, there will always be a number of outstanding legal acts.
Due to the very nature of the EEA Agreement, where legislation is first adopted on the EU side, before it is processed on the EFTA side, there will always be a number of outstanding legal acts.
There has been a so-called backlog since the outset of the EEA cooperation in the mid 1990´s.
There has been a so-called backlog since the outset of the EEA cooperation in the mid 1990´s.
This is in principle nothing new – but the size of the backlog has somewhat changed over time.
This is in principle nothing new – but the size of the backlog has somewhat changed over time.
Recently, we have seen some positive signs.
Recently, we have seen some positive signs.
We expect that packages such as on Plant Protection Products, Emissions for Passenger Cars, Organic Production and the Road Package, can be incorporated into the Agreement in the near future.
We expect that packages such as on Plant Protection Products, Emissions for Passenger Cars, Organic Production and the Road Package, can be incorporated into the Agreement in the near future.
There are indications that the backlog will be reduced substantially by summer.
There are indications that the backlog will be reduced substantially by summer.
Let me also add that I am pleased that we have now found a solution regarding the Regulation on Novel Foods and Novel Foods Ingredients that soon will be invcorporated.
Let me also add that I am pleased that we have now found a solution regarding the Regulation on Novel Foods and Novel Foods Ingredients that soon will be invcorporated.
Further, more than half of the outstanding acts have been initially cleared on the EFTA side, and are now either being processed on the EU side or in a “ping-pong” stage between the two parties.
Further, more than half of the outstanding acts have been initially cleared on the EFTA side, and are now either being processed on the EU side or in a “ping-pong” stage between the two parties.
This illustrates the fact that reducing the backlog is a joint task.
This illustrates the fact that reducing the backlog is a joint task.
On the EFTA side, new measures to reduce the backlog have recently been adopted.
On the EFTA side, new measures to reduce the backlog have recently been adopted.
Firstly, we will introduce a new standard procedure to allow legal acts to be dealt with at an earlier stage.
Firstly, we will introduce a new standard procedure to allow legal acts to be dealt with at an earlier stage.
Secondly, a new and simplified procedure will be established for acts that do not raise any horizontal challenges, or require any adaptations or changes to national statutory legislation on the EEA EFTA side.
Secondly, a new and simplified procedure will be established for acts that do not raise any horizontal challenges, or require any adaptations or changes to national statutory legislation on the EEA EFTA side.
In parallel with these EFTA efforts, we are developing various national measures within the EFTA states.
In parallel with these EFTA efforts, we are developing various national measures within the EFTA states.
We are confident that the sum of these measures will substantially reduce the number of outstanding legal acts in the medium- and long term.
We are confident that the sum of these measures will substantially reduce the number of outstanding legal acts in the medium- and long term.
(European Supervisory Authorities) Let me make a few remarks on some issues of high priority:
(European Supervisory Authorities) Let me make a few remarks on some issues of high priority:
A top priority on the agenda is the participation of the EFTA states in the European Financial Supervisory Authorities.
A top priority on the agenda is the participation of the EFTA states in the European Financial Supervisory Authorities.
On this issue, one must keep in mind the distinction between being a member of the EU and taking part in the internal market as an EFTA state.
On this issue, one must keep in mind the distinction between being a member of the EU and taking part in the internal market as an EFTA state.
The EEA Agreement has a special legal system, which is not the same as in EU treaties.
The EEA Agreement has a special legal system, which is not the same as in EU treaties.
Sometimes it is necessary to make adaptations when incorporating new legal acts into the Agreement.
Sometimes it is necessary to make adaptations when incorporating new legal acts into the Agreement.
This has nothing to do with giving the EFTA states special treatment – on the contrary: It is to enable our participation and make sure that such participation fits into the legal order of the EEA Agreement and our constitutions.
This has nothing to do with giving the EFTA states special treatment – on the contrary: It is to enable our participation and make sure that such participation fits into the legal order of the EEA Agreement and our constitutions.
For this to happen, we must underscore that the basic tenets of the EEA Agreement must be understood and accepted.
For this to happen, we must underscore that the basic tenets of the EEA Agreement must be understood and accepted.
The EFTA states do not often speak of “red lines”, but on this matter some of us have a “red line”, which is the following: The authority to make decisions directly applicable to economic operators within the EFTA states must remain with national authorities in the EFTA states.
The EFTA states do not often speak of “red lines”, but on this matter some of us have a “red line”, which is the following: The authority to make decisions directly applicable to economic operators within the EFTA states must remain with national authorities in the EFTA states.
We are confident that keeping the authority at the national level in the EFTA states, will not hamper the legal homogeneity of the market.
We are confident that keeping the authority at the national level in the EFTA states, will not hamper the legal homogeneity of the market.
The homogeneity for Financial Services will be ensured by introducing adequate guarantees that the national authorities will make the necessary decisions towards the Economic Operators.
The homogeneity for Financial Services will be ensured by introducing adequate guarantees that the national authorities will make the necessary decisions towards the Economic Operators.
We have a constructive dialogue with Commission Services on this matter.
We have a constructive dialogue with Commission Services on this matter.
The EFTA side has made great efforts to work out proposals that take into account the concerns on both sides.
The EFTA side has made great efforts to work out proposals that take into account the concerns on both sides.
We handed over a revised proposal in late March to this effect.
We handed over a revised proposal in late March to this effect.
The new proposal is based on the two pillar-structure, using instruments that are already well-established in the EEA Agreement.
The new proposal is based on the two pillar-structure, using instruments that are already well-established in the EEA Agreement.
We hope the EU side will be prepared to discuss this proposal as soon as possible.
We hope the EU side will be prepared to discuss this proposal as soon as possible.
It is a joint responsibility to ensure that an acceptable solution is soon found.
It is a joint responsibility to ensure that an acceptable solution is soon found.
The present situation has left us with an increasing number of secondary legal acts which cannot be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
The present situation has left us with an increasing number of secondary legal acts which cannot be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
This represents a significant part of the overall backlog.
This represents a significant part of the overall backlog.
This situation is detrimental to the functioning of the internal market, and creates restrictions on market access in newly regulated markets.
This situation is detrimental to the functioning of the internal market, and creates restrictions on market access in newly regulated markets.
Let me put my Norwegian hat on and give you one example of what is at stake: The markets in the Nordic-Baltic region are highly integrated.
Let me put my Norwegian hat on and give you one example of what is at stake: The markets in the Nordic-Baltic region are highly integrated.
In Norway, some of the largest banks and insurance companies are subsidiaries or branches of other Nordic financial institutions.
In Norway, some of the largest banks and insurance companies are subsidiaries or branches of other Nordic financial institutions.
Also, several Norwegian banks and insurance companies are established in other Nordic and Baltic countries.
Also, several Norwegian banks and insurance companies are established in other Nordic and Baltic countries.
Nordic financial institutions have benefitted from the freedom to provide services in the internal market.
Nordic financial institutions have benefitted from the freedom to provide services in the internal market.
In relatively small economies, such integration may represent very important value-added, as it adds diversity to consumers, trade and industry.
In relatively small economies, such integration may represent very important value-added, as it adds diversity to consumers, trade and industry.
It is to our mutual advantage to safeguard these benefits.
It is to our mutual advantage to safeguard these benefits.
(3. energy market package – ACER) The energy sector is of great importance for the whole economy and for stimulating economic growth across borders.
(3. energy market package – ACER) The energy sector is of great importance for the whole economy and for stimulating economic growth across borders.
Energy is a key area in the EEA Agreement, which all parties clearly benefit from.
Energy is a key area in the EEA Agreement, which all parties clearly benefit from.
Thus, we give high priority to the incorporation of the Third Energy Package into the EEA Agreement.
Thus, we give high priority to the incorporation of the Third Energy Package into the EEA Agreement.
This will contribute to the completion of the internal market on energy.
This will contribute to the completion of the internal market on energy.
At the same time these acts do raise some challenges that need to be solved, especially linked to our participation in ACER and the competence to impose fines.
At the same time these acts do raise some challenges that need to be solved, especially linked to our participation in ACER and the competence to impose fines.
We are ready to continue the constructive dialogue we have with the EU side on this matter and other matters relating to the energy markets in the EEA EFTA States.
We are ready to continue the constructive dialogue we have with the EU side on this matter and other matters relating to the energy markets in the EEA EFTA States.
The aim should be to incorporate the package in the EEA Agreement as soon as possible once these issues have been resolved.
The aim should be to incorporate the package in the EEA Agreement as soon as possible once these issues have been resolved.
(Telecommunication package – BEREC) The field of electronic communication is another important business area, a crucial part of the EEA Agreement and an area subject to extensive regulatory activity.
(Telecommunication package – BEREC) The field of electronic communication is another important business area, a crucial part of the EEA Agreement and an area subject to extensive regulatory activity.
Full participation, but without the right to vote, in BEREC is necessary to safeguard the interests of our companies in a highly integrated market, and will be in accordance with our participation in other EU agencies.
Full participation, but without the right to vote, in BEREC is necessary to safeguard the interests of our companies in a highly integrated market, and will be in accordance with our participation in other EU agencies.
To this effect, we urge the EU to amend the relevant provisions on BEREC.
To this effect, we urge the EU to amend the relevant provisions on BEREC.
(EEA relevance) Lately, there have been some discussions regarding EEA relevance of certain legal acts.
(EEA relevance) Lately, there have been some discussions regarding EEA relevance of certain legal acts.