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However, young people meet challenges in the housing market in Norway, too.
However, young people meet challenges in the housing market in Norway, too.
Thus, I would like to give you a brief introduction to the Norwegian housing market and Norwegian housing policy.
Thus, I would like to give you a brief introduction to the Norwegian housing market and Norwegian housing policy.
Norway is a land of homeowners.
Norway is a land of homeowners.
77 % of households own their home in Norway.
77 % of households own their home in Norway.
This high ownership rate is no coincidence.
This high ownership rate is no coincidence.
After the Second World War, it was a stated political goal that Norwegian people in general should own their own home.
After the Second World War, it was a stated political goal that Norwegian people in general should own their own home.
A policy that has served the country well.
A policy that has served the country well.
The tax system has been used consciously to maintain the high rate of ownership.
The tax system has been used consciously to maintain the high rate of ownership.
Interest deduction and low taxation of property encourage people to make investments in property.
Interest deduction and low taxation of property encourage people to make investments in property.
From time to time, the international media turns its attention to the Norwegian housing market – because of the rapid increases in house prices.
From time to time, the international media turns its attention to the Norwegian housing market – because of the rapid increases in house prices.
Since the year 2000, house prices have increased by 140 %.
Since the year 2000, house prices have increased by 140 %.
Over the last 12 months, house prices have increased by 7.5 per cent.
Over the last 12 months, house prices have increased by 7.5 per cent.
It is clear that Norway’s population growth of between 1.2 % and 1.4 % a year is affecting the housing market.
It is clear that Norway’s population growth of between 1.2 % and 1.4 % a year is affecting the housing market.
Most of this growth is due to migrant workers.
Most of this growth is due to migrant workers.
Another important trend we are seeing is urbanisation.
Another important trend we are seeing is urbanisation.
The demand for flats and houses has risen in the urban areas around the big cities.
The demand for flats and houses has risen in the urban areas around the big cities.
Low levels of unemployment, high rates of growth in wages and low interest rates have all led to a substantial increase in household debt and incomes in recent years.
Low levels of unemployment, high rates of growth in wages and low interest rates have all led to a substantial increase in household debt and incomes in recent years.
However, household debt has risen more quickly than incomes, and the ratio of debt to incomes is higher than ever before.
However, household debt has risen more quickly than incomes, and the ratio of debt to incomes is higher than ever before.
This high level of household debt makes the Norwegian economy vulnerable to negative shocks.
This high level of household debt makes the Norwegian economy vulnerable to negative shocks.
Thus, ten days ago the Government launched a plan for the housing market, proposing several measures to increase the supply of housing.
Thus, ten days ago the Government launched a plan for the housing market, proposing several measures to increase the supply of housing.
Under the plan, restrictions will also be placed on households’ access to credit, with a view to curbing the growth in debt.
Under the plan, restrictions will also be placed on households’ access to credit, with a view to curbing the growth in debt.
The Government has also taken a number of steps to simplify the rules for building permits and the building planning process.
The Government has also taken a number of steps to simplify the rules for building permits and the building planning process.
We make it easier to carry out building work without a permit, we reduce the processing time for permits, we limit the objections that can be made by government bodies, and reduce the opportunities for making repeated and time-consuming appeals.
We make it easier to carry out building work without a permit, we reduce the processing time for permits, we limit the objections that can be made by government bodies, and reduce the opportunities for making repeated and time-consuming appeals.
The aim is to make the regulations simpler and more predictable, and to reduce building costs.
The aim is to make the regulations simpler and more predictable, and to reduce building costs.
[Norwegian housing policy for the disadvantaged]
[Norwegian housing policy for the disadvantaged]
Although most people live well in Norway, this is not the case for everyone.
Although most people live well in Norway, this is not the case for everyone.
Around 122 000 people are regarded as disadvantaged in the housing market.
Around 122 000 people are regarded as disadvantaged in the housing market.
This includes people and families who are unable to find or maintain a satisfactory housing arrangement on their own.
This includes people and families who are unable to find or maintain a satisfactory housing arrangement on their own.
They may be without a home, at risk of losing their home or living in an unsuitable environment.
They may be without a home, at risk of losing their home or living in an unsuitable environment.
To help them, the Norwegian State Housing Bank provides favourable loans, grants and allowances, and gives information to the public.
To help them, the Norwegian State Housing Bank provides favourable loans, grants and allowances, and gives information to the public.
For example, allowing low-income groups to become owner-occupiers is one feature of Norwegian housing policy.
For example, allowing low-income groups to become owner-occupiers is one feature of Norwegian housing policy.
The State Housing Bank can grant what it calls start-up loans – favourable loans that provide credit for people who are unable to obtain financing from private credit institutions.
The State Housing Bank can grant what it calls start-up loans – favourable loans that provide credit for people who are unable to obtain financing from private credit institutions.
[Challenges and actions to help young people enter the housing market]
[Challenges and actions to help young people enter the housing market]
The high price level and recent regulations are having a particular impact on young people who are trying to buy their first home.
The high price level and recent regulations are having a particular impact on young people who are trying to buy their first home.
They have little starting capital, and it takes time to save money.
They have little starting capital, and it takes time to save money.
Some young people will be eligible for a start-up loan.
Some young people will be eligible for a start-up loan.
However, Norwegian housing policy now focuses mainly on helping those who cannot help themselves in the housing market.
However, Norwegian housing policy now focuses mainly on helping those who cannot help themselves in the housing market.
As a result, young people are no longer seen as a group that qualifies for special funding schemes.
As a result, young people are no longer seen as a group that qualifies for special funding schemes.
In order to be in the running for start-up loans, they need to have struggled to get a loan for a long time.
In order to be in the running for start-up loans, they need to have struggled to get a loan for a long time.
However, for many years now, Norway has had a special saving scheme for young people, to encourage them to save money for their first home.
However, for many years now, Norway has had a special saving scheme for young people, to encourage them to save money for their first home.
It offers a good rate of interest and tax relief.
It offers a good rate of interest and tax relief.
It has been a success, and in 2013 the Government strengthened the scheme.
It has been a success, and in 2013 the Government strengthened the scheme.
Personally, I benefited greatly from this saving scheme, at a time when my hair was a bit longer.
Personally, I benefited greatly from this saving scheme, at a time when my hair was a bit longer.
[Conclusion]
[Conclusion]
To sum up, then, the Norwegian model has been successful in many ways.
To sum up, then, the Norwegian model has been successful in many ways.
But we face challenges too, in terms of high and rising prices and household debts.
But we face challenges too, in terms of high and rising prices and household debts.
And many young people are facing additional challenges in the housing market, as I mentioned.
And many young people are facing additional challenges in the housing market, as I mentioned.
As you are all aware, a home is important for gaining an education, starting a family, finding a job and taking care of our health.
As you are all aware, a home is important for gaining an education, starting a family, finding a job and taking care of our health.
Homes give us the basis to lead a social life and give us a sense of belonging to our local communities.
Homes give us the basis to lead a social life and give us a sense of belonging to our local communities.
Having a poor living situation, or being without a home, has major negative consequences for people’s quality of life.
Having a poor living situation, or being without a home, has major negative consequences for people’s quality of life.
The main vision of Norway’s housing policy is to make sure that everyone has adequate and secure housing, and public housing policy is high on the Government’s agenda.
The main vision of Norway’s housing policy is to make sure that everyone has adequate and secure housing, and public housing policy is high on the Government’s agenda.
As I said, you have valuable knowledge and information.
As I said, you have valuable knowledge and information.
Your input is most welcome.
Your input is most welcome.
I am sure this conference will serve as a useful platform for sharing experiences and finding solutions.
I am sure this conference will serve as a useful platform for sharing experiences and finding solutions.
Young people entering the European housing market
Young people entering the European housing market
UIPI Conference, Oslo 26 June 2015
Oslo, 26. juni 2015
Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen's speech at the UIPI (Union International Proprietere International) Conference in Oslo 26 June 2015.
Statsråd Vidar Helgesens åpningsinnlegg ved UIPIs (Union International Proprietere International) kongress i regi av Huseierens landsforbund i Oslo 26. juni 2015.
Increased grants to stimulate active European policy
Økte tilskudd skal stimulere til en aktiv europapolitikk
The Government is proposing to earmark NOK 1.585 billion for the EEA financial mechanisms its 2008 budget proposal.
Regjeringen foreslår å øremerke 1.585 milliarder kroner til EØS-finansieringsordningene.
The EEA grants are used to support projects and other measures in areas such as environmental protection, energy, health and childcare, research and education, and the judiciary in the 15 new EU member states.
EØS-midlene støtter prosjekter og andre tiltak innen områder som miljøvern, energi, helse og barn, og forskning og utdanning og justissektoren i 15 EU-land.
The new bilateral cooperation programmes with Romania and Bulgaria focus on the environment, climate change and energy.
De nye, bilaterale samarbeidsprogrammene med Romania og Bulgaria har fokus på miljø, klima og energi.
“I am pleased to see that there is such a great interest in the EEA grants and that Norwegian actors are succeeding in building networks and establishing various forms of project cooperation,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
– Det er gledelig å se at interessen for EØS-midlene er stor og at norske miljøer lykkes med å bygge nettverk og etablere ulike former for prosjektsamarbeid, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The Government wants to promote dialogue between the social partners and their sister organisations in the new EU member states.
Regjeringen ønsker å bidra til å fremme dialogen mellom arbeidslivets parter og deres søsterorganisasjoner i de nye medlemslandene i EU.
The purpose is to promote labour rights and strengthen the labour market.
Formålet er å bidra til utviklingen av faglige rettigheter og styrke arbeidsmarkedet.
“Developing the social dialogue is particularly important for the new EU member states, which are still in a transitional phase,” the Foreign Minister added.
- Utvikling av sosial dialog er spesielt viktig for de nye medlemslandene i EU, som fremdeles er i en omstillingsfase, sier Utenriksministeren.
The Government is proposing to increase the support provided for information activities on European issues by NOK 287 000 to NOK 5.287 million in 2008.
Regjeringen forslår også å øke støtten til informasjonsarbeid om europaspørsmål med 287.000 kroner til 5,287 millioner kroner i 2008.
Increased funding for Norwegian research on European issues
Økt støtte til norsk europaforskning
Minister of Education and Research Øystein Djupedal's speech at the EU-conference regarding entrepeneurship in Education, hosted by Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Trade and Industry and The European Commission, 26.10.06, Oslo.
Kunnskapsminister Øystein Djupedals tale til EU-konferanse om entreprenørskap i skolen.
Minister of Education and Research Øystein Djupedal's speech at the EU-conference regarding entrepeneurship in Education, hosted by Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Trade and Industry and The European Commission, 26.10.06, Oslo.
Kunnskapsminister Øystein Djupedals tale til EU-konferanse om entreprenørskap i skolen i regi av Kunnskapsdepartementet, Nærings- og handelsdepartementet og EU-kommisjonen 26.10.06, BI, Oslo.
As my colleague minister, Mr Dag Terje Andersen just said – welcome to Oslo and Norway.
As my colleague minister, Mr Dag Terje Andersen just said – welcome to Oslo and Norway.
We are, as you have noticed two ministers present here today.
We are, as you have noticed two ministers present here today.
This is because we find the topic of this conference important, and our two ministries work together with these issues.
This is because we find the topic of this conference important, and our two ministries work together with these issues.
My colleague Mr Dag Terje Andersen has already mentioned the most important perspectives within entrepreneurship in education.
My colleague Mr Dag Terje Andersen has already mentioned the most important perspectives within entrepreneurship in education.
That is why I choose to try out my creative and innovative skills within the area of opening speeches, and give you a glimpse of four young enterprises here in Norway.
That is why I choose to try out my creative and innovative skills within the area of opening speeches, and give you a glimpse of four young enterprises here in Norway.
Before I go to this part of the speech, I want to present three perspectives stressing the importance of entrepreneurship in education for Norway.
Before I go to this part of the speech, I want to present three perspectives stressing the importance of entrepreneurship in education for Norway.
The question being asked is: Why entrepreneurship in education?
The question being asked is: Why entrepreneurship in education?
First of all the human capital in the form of competence and workforce makes out the main part of Norway’s national fortune.
First of all the human capital in the form of competence and workforce makes out the main part of Norway’s national fortune.
It is the pupils and students of today who are supposed to create the values and the workplaces of the future.
It is the pupils and students of today who are supposed to create the values and the workplaces of the future.
It is of major importance to develop knowledge, not only to understand, but also to change and further develop our society.
It is of major importance to develop knowledge, not only to understand, but also to change and further develop our society.
Secondly we have the regional and the local perspective.
Secondly we have the regional and the local perspective.
Through young enterprises a foundation is laid for future entrepreneurship, innovation and productive work in the whole country.
Through young enterprises a foundation is laid for future entrepreneurship, innovation and productive work in the whole country.
We want to motivate and inspire training institutions, municipalities and county municipalities to plan and anchor entrepreneurship as an educational tool.
We want to motivate and inspire training institutions, municipalities and county municipalities to plan and anchor entrepreneurship as an educational tool.
Stimulating entrepreneurship is a central dimension in the development of business and industry in our society.
Stimulating entrepreneurship is a central dimension in the development of business and industry in our society.
Newly established workplaces can contribute to strengthening the local labour market because these new workplaces are often situated where the entrepreneurs are living.
Newly established workplaces can contribute to strengthening the local labour market because these new workplaces are often situated where the entrepreneurs are living.
New workplaces offer young people a greater possibility of choice with regard to where to settle down.
New workplaces offer young people a greater possibility of choice with regard to where to settle down.
Thirdly we find that the education system has a role to play in stimulating attitudes and behaviour which promote the capability to be creative.
Thirdly we find that the education system has a role to play in stimulating attitudes and behaviour which promote the capability to be creative.
This must take place through long term work with good progression.
This must take place through long term work with good progression.
Young people must be given a strong belief in their own creative forces and the ability to see and apply local resources as a basis for creative values.
Young people must be given a strong belief in their own creative forces and the ability to see and apply local resources as a basis for creative values.
With this belief in themselves, young people can be productive, develop workplaces and take responsibility in their local community.
With this belief in themselves, young people can be productive, develop workplaces and take responsibility in their local community.
We all know that there are even more perspectives on what we gain from entrepreneurship in education.
We all know that there are even more perspectives on what we gain from entrepreneurship in education.
I have not even mentioned what young people learn about democracy, about how they learn to cooperate or even understand the complexity in a modern society through entrepreneurship and innovation.
I have not even mentioned what young people learn about democracy, about how they learn to cooperate or even understand the complexity in a modern society through entrepreneurship and innovation.
Today we launch a new strategy on entrepreneurship in education.
Today we launch a new strategy on entrepreneurship in education.
This strategy is intended to serve as an instrument for the strengthening of entrepreneurship education.
This strategy is intended to serve as an instrument for the strengthening of entrepreneurship education.
The strategy covers the entire education sector and has concrete objectives that are measurable.
The strategy covers the entire education sector and has concrete objectives that are measurable.
One of these objectives is the strengthening of international cooperation at all levels of education.
One of these objectives is the strengthening of international cooperation at all levels of education.
This conference is a concrete example of our intentions put into practice.
This conference is a concrete example of our intentions put into practice.
I believe this conference can be an arena for the initiation of new cooperation projects at European level.
I believe this conference can be an arena for the initiation of new cooperation projects at European level.
The Directorate for Education and Training will give a more detailed presentation of the strategy in the next session.
The Directorate for Education and Training will give a more detailed presentation of the strategy in the next session.
I could continue on the “why”, but I would rather show you a glimpse of some of the creative young people of Norway.
I could continue on the “why”, but I would rather show you a glimpse of some of the creative young people of Norway.
I also know that you will discuss these issues amongst you these two days, so let me tell you about:
I also know that you will discuss these issues amongst you these two days, so let me tell you about:
Den levende skogen”, or “The living forrest”.
Den levende skogen”, or “The living forrest”.
They organized their Kids Business as a theatre play about their local municipality.
They organized their Kids Business as a theatre play about their local municipality.
They invited parents and friends to discuss environment and how important the forest is, and they will give the pupils in their school and the community a better insight to the place they live.
They invited parents and friends to discuss environment and how important the forest is, and they will give the pupils in their school and the community a better insight to the place they live.
If we move a little up in age, the mini company “HotSolution” represents an innovative idea, where they suggest a solution to a problem many parents have seen:
If we move a little up in age, the mini company “HotSolution” represents an innovative idea, where they suggest a solution to a problem many parents have seen:
The mini company has developed "Therby" a product that heats up the baby's milk without using electricity.
The mini company has developed "Therby" a product that heats up the baby's milk without using electricity.
On their web-site we can find their own statement: "Dream product for baby-parents!
On their web-site we can find their own statement: "Dream product for baby-parents!
You can now warm up your baby's milk, any time, anywhere, with the newly developed baby bottle heater “Therby”.
You can now warm up your baby's milk, any time, anywhere, with the newly developed baby bottle heater “Therby”.
The product consists of two heat pillows that can be activated when you want to use your “Therby”, in addition to the heat insulating bag.
The product consists of two heat pillows that can be activated when you want to use your “Therby”, in addition to the heat insulating bag.
The product is very easy in use and can be used at anytime and place.
The product is very easy in use and can be used at anytime and place.
The mini company got several awards during the National Competition for the Company program.
The mini company got several awards during the National Competition for the Company program.
“Laptable mini company” is another young enterprise, and they are located in Bergen.
“Laptable mini company” is another young enterprise, and they are located in Bergen.
They have invented a laptop table for youth.
They have invented a laptop table for youth.
It helps you to sit in a proper position and protect you from the heat from the computer.
It helps you to sit in a proper position and protect you from the heat from the computer.
The mini company won the award for best innovative product at the National Company competition.
The mini company won the award for best innovative product at the National Company competition.
They have advantage of their network in Bergen, and have invited several businesses to take part in the development of the product.
They have advantage of their network in Bergen, and have invited several businesses to take part in the development of the product.