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We will contribute to cuts in emissions in Europe, and we intend to participate in the collective delivery of an emission commitment under the Paris Agreement.
We will contribute to cuts in emissions in Europe, and we intend to participate in the collective delivery of an emission commitment under the Paris Agreement.
The Government will work towards a tightening of the cap on emissions in the EU Emissions Trading System, so that releasing greenhouse gases becomes more costly.
The Government will work towards a tightening of the cap on emissions in the EU Emissions Trading System, so that releasing greenhouse gases becomes more costly.
At the same time, we are encouraging investment in research, environmental technology and infrastructure.
At the same time, we are encouraging investment in research, environmental technology and infrastructure.
Enhancing security
Enhancing security
Along with the US, the EU member states are our most important partners in the areas of foreign, security and defence policy.
Along with the US, the EU member states are our most important partners in the areas of foreign, security and defence policy.
We agree on a common set of values based on democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
We agree on a common set of values based on democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
We also share a conviction that international cooperation must be based on international law.
We also share a conviction that international cooperation must be based on international law.
We maintain a close political dialogue and take part in civilian crisis response operations together.
We maintain a close political dialogue and take part in civilian crisis response operations together.
Norway has also participated in military operations under EU leadership.
Norway has also participated in military operations under EU leadership.
By coordinating our international engagement in this way, we can gain greater influence.
By coordinating our international engagement in this way, we can gain greater influence.
Moreover, if we are to fight transnational organised crime, European countries must assist each other, exchange information and coordinate their efforts.
Moreover, if we are to fight transnational organised crime, European countries must assist each other, exchange information and coordinate their efforts.
The Government therefore wishes to strengthen police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters with the EU.
The Government therefore wishes to strengthen police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters with the EU.
The goal is to be better equipped to fight the networks that organise criminal activities such as smuggling, human trafficking, crime for gain and the distribution of child pornography.
The goal is to be better equipped to fight the networks that organise criminal activities such as smuggling, human trafficking, crime for gain and the distribution of child pornography.
A global approach to migration
A global approach to migration
This priority is one that has risen to the top of the political agenda across Europe and beyond, not least due to the ongoing situation in Syria.
This priority is one that has risen to the top of the political agenda across Europe and beyond, not least due to the ongoing situation in Syria.
Both there and elsewhere in the European neighbourhood millions of people have been forced to flee from conflict and persecution.
Both there and elsewhere in the European neighbourhood millions of people have been forced to flee from conflict and persecution.
As a participant in the Schengen cooperation, Norway is working to find common solutions to the challenges created by migration.
As a participant in the Schengen cooperation, Norway is working to find common solutions to the challenges created by migration.
We are joining, on a voluntary basis, the EU’s scheme to relocate refugees from countries like Italy and Greece.
We are joining, on a voluntary basis, the EU’s scheme to relocate refugees from countries like Italy and Greece.
We will host a donor conference in London together with UK, Germany, and in cooperation with the UN.
We will host a donor conference in London together with UK, Germany, and in cooperation with the UN.
We will also seek to address the underlying causes of migration.
We will also seek to address the underlying causes of migration.
This means that, together with the EU, we must strengthen cooperation with the countries of origin and transit, with the aim of promoting human rights, democracy, peace and economic development in these countries.
This means that, together with the EU, we must strengthen cooperation with the countries of origin and transit, with the aim of promoting human rights, democracy, peace and economic development in these countries.
The EU’s neighbouring regions are also Norway’s, and we have a common interest in making sure that these areas are as secure and stable as possible.
The EU’s neighbouring regions are also Norway’s, and we have a common interest in making sure that these areas are as secure and stable as possible.
Finally:
Finally:
I believe Europe can tackle the many challenges we are facing, like migration, but only if we cooperate and uphold our values.
I believe Europe can tackle the many challenges we are facing, like migration, but only if we cooperate and uphold our values.
Here.
Here.
I deliberately say Europe rather than the EU.
I deliberately say Europe rather than the EU.
As mentioned, Norway is part of Europe, and part of the European integration process.
As mentioned, Norway is part of Europe, and part of the European integration process.
Yes, the Norwegian people have (narrowly) rejected EU membership in two referendums.
Yes, the Norwegian people have (narrowly) rejected EU membership in two referendums.
But they have never rejected the idea of Europeans working together.
But they have never rejected the idea of Europeans working together.
We are working together because we need common solutions to common challenges – more than ever.
We are working together because we need common solutions to common challenges – more than ever.
Thank you – and the best of luck with the rest of your conference.
Thank you – and the best of luck with the rest of your conference.
Norway’s relationship with the EU and the cornerstones of our European policy
Norway’s relationship with the EU and the cornerstones of our European policy
The conference ‘Model European Parliament’, Oslo, 10 October 2015
Konferansen ‘Model European Parliament’ i regi av Nesbru vgs (Stortingets kinosal), 10. oktober 2015
State Secretary Elsbeth Tronstad's speech at the conference 'Model European Parliament’ in Oslo on 10 October 2015.
Statssekretær Elsbeth Tronstads innlegg på konferansen ‘Model European Parliament’ i regi av Nesbru vgs, 10. oktober 2015.
I understand that the title of this course is ‘Journalism in a changing Europe’.
I understand that the title of this course is ‘Journalism in a changing Europe’.
Yes, Europe is changing as we speak – rapidly.
Yes, Europe is changing as we speak – rapidly.
And I think there is a greater need than ever for the general public to understand not only what is happening in Europe, but also why it is happening and when it is happening.
And I think there is a greater need than ever for the general public to understand not only what is happening in Europe, but also why it is happening and when it is happening.
As future journalists, you have a crucial role to play in this context.
As future journalists, you have a crucial role to play in this context.
I will start by outlining Norway’s relationship with the EU.
I will start by outlining Norway’s relationship with the EU.
Norway is, in fact, one of the countries that is most integrated into Europe.
Norway is, in fact, one of the countries that is most integrated into Europe.
[Norway’s relationship with the EU]
[Norway’s relationship with the EU]
We are living in a time when the concept of European unity is coming under growing pressure.
We are living in a time when the concept of European unity is coming under growing pressure.
Illiberal values and increasing nationalism are challenging Europe from within.
Illiberal values and increasing nationalism are challenging Europe from within.
And failing and conflict-ridden states on Europe’s periphery are creating external challenges on an unprecedented scale.
And failing and conflict-ridden states on Europe’s periphery are creating external challenges on an unprecedented scale.
The migration issue is a case in point.
The migration issue is a case in point.
Furthermore, the economic crisis put great strain on the financial architecture of the Eurozone and the EU’s ability to create growth and jobs for its citizens.
Furthermore, the economic crisis put great strain on the financial architecture of the Eurozone and the EU’s ability to create growth and jobs for its citizens.
The obvious solution is to unite around a common set of values, objectives and policies.
The obvious solution is to unite around a common set of values, objectives and policies.
To work to safeguard the freedom, liberty and welfare of Europe’s citizens, while ensuring that the continent remains a force for good on the global stage.
To work to safeguard the freedom, liberty and welfare of Europe’s citizens, while ensuring that the continent remains a force for good on the global stage.
However, this solution is not supported by everyone.
However, this solution is not supported by everyone.
Norway is at the forefront in these efforts.
Norway is at the forefront in these efforts.
We receive a higher number of labour migrants per capita from the EU than any EU member, except Luxembourg.
We receive a higher number of labour migrants per capita from the EU than any EU member, except Luxembourg.
Only three EU countries trade more with the EU than we do.
Only three EU countries trade more with the EU than we do.
Norway provides higher financial contributions to the EU area than most EU members do.
Norway provides higher financial contributions to the EU area than most EU members do.
We are part of the Single Market.
We are part of the Single Market.
We are part of the Schengen Agreement.
We are part of the Schengen Agreement.
And we contribute significantly to the realisation of the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy.
And we contribute significantly to the realisation of the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy.
As you may be aware, the Norwegian people have narrowly rejected EU membership in two referendums, first in 1972 and then again in 1994.
As you may be aware, the Norwegian people have narrowly rejected EU membership in two referendums, first in 1972 and then again in 1994.
Norway takes part in the European cooperation framework, although in a different way from EU member states.
Norway takes part in the European cooperation framework, although in a different way from EU member states.
[The EEA Agreement and the EEA and Norway Grants]
[The EEA Agreement and the EEA and Norway Grants]
Norway is part of the Single Market through the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
Norway is part of the Single Market through the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
In economic terms, the EU is therefore greater than the sum of its 28 members.
In economic terms, the EU is therefore greater than the sum of its 28 members.
The EEA Agreement has proven its economic worth to EFTA and the EU alike over its more than twenty-year history.
The EEA Agreement has proven its economic worth to EFTA and the EU alike over its more than twenty-year history.
It has stimulated economic growth and boosted employment.
It has stimulated economic growth and boosted employment.
Therefore, we all share a responsibility to maintain and further strengthen the Agreement.
Therefore, we all share a responsibility to maintain and further strengthen the Agreement.
The Norwegian Government is working closely with its EEA EFTA partners and the EU to this end.
The Norwegian Government is working closely with its EEA EFTA partners and the EU to this end.
In addition to engaging in mutually beneficial trade with EU countries, Norway continues to support European growth and stability though the EEA and Norway Grants scheme.
In addition to engaging in mutually beneficial trade with EU countries, Norway continues to support European growth and stability though the EEA and Norway Grants scheme.
Since 1994, 3.3 billion euros have been allocated to the countries eligible for the EU’s cohesion funds, with the aim of reducing economic and social disparities in Europe.
Since 1994, 3.3 billion euros have been allocated to the countries eligible for the EU’s cohesion funds, with the aim of reducing economic and social disparities in Europe.
For the period 2009–14, 1.8 billion euros were allocated, covering 150 programmes in 16 beneficiary countries.
For the period 2009–14, 1.8 billion euros were allocated, covering 150 programmes in 16 beneficiary countries.
An agreement has now been reached for the period up to 2021, and a total of 2.8 billion euros (or 388 million euros per year) will be allocated.
An agreement has now been reached for the period up to 2021, and a total of 2.8 billion euros (or 388 million euros per year) will be allocated.
Norway is also a part of the Schengen cooperation, which creates a common external border and freedom of movement throughout most of Europe.
Norway is also a part of the Schengen cooperation, which creates a common external border and freedom of movement throughout most of Europe.
The increased migration to Europe from countries in the South is currently presenting our continent with one of its greatest challenges ever, caused in great part by war, conflict and instability.
The increased migration to Europe from countries in the South is currently presenting our continent with one of its greatest challenges ever, caused in great part by war, conflict and instability.
A common approach is now needed to this situation and to the continuous influx of a very large number of asylum-seekers.
A common approach is now needed to this situation and to the continuous influx of a very large number of asylum-seekers.
Norway will show solidarity with those countries that face the most pressing needs.
Norway will show solidarity with those countries that face the most pressing needs.
However, in the long term, the challenges posed by migration can only be resolved in close cooperation with the countries of origin and transit.
However, in the long term, the challenges posed by migration can only be resolved in close cooperation with the countries of origin and transit.
We have informed our EU partners that we intend to participate in the EU’s relocation initiative.
We have informed our EU partners that we intend to participate in the EU’s relocation initiative.
In addition to the long-standing support Norway has given to the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), we have provided standby troops for EU battlegroups.
In addition to the long-standing support Norway has given to the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), we have provided standby troops for EU battlegroups.
Our cooperation agreement with the European Defence Agency is another mutually beneficial arrangement, which links Norway to fundamental European defence efforts.
Our cooperation agreement with the European Defence Agency is another mutually beneficial arrangement, which links Norway to fundamental European defence efforts.
And we are continuing our strong support for CSDP missions all over the world.
And we are continuing our strong support for CSDP missions all over the world.
Because it is in our interests too to have a strong Europe.
Because it is in our interests too to have a strong Europe.
All these are examples of the many ways in which Norway takes part in the European cooperation framework.
All these are examples of the many ways in which Norway takes part in the European cooperation framework.
Now let me move on to my Government’s priorities in the area of European policy:
Now let me move on to my Government’s priorities in the area of European policy:
Cooperating with the EU ensures economic growth and secures jobs in Norway.
Cooperating with the EU ensures economic growth and secures jobs in Norway.
This is easier when companies, investors and employees know there are common rules that create a predictable situation for all parties in the European market.
This is easier when companies, investors and employees know there are common rules that create a predictable situation for all parties in the European market.
A Norwegian company that exports goods to Germany should encounter the same product requirements as its competitors from EU countries.
A Norwegian company that exports goods to Germany should encounter the same product requirements as its competitors from EU countries.
Norwegians who want to work in the Netherlands should be confident that they will enjoy the same working conditions as Dutch citizens and other EU citizens.
Norwegians who want to work in the Netherlands should be confident that they will enjoy the same working conditions as Dutch citizens and other EU citizens.
The same applies to EU citizens who are working in Norway.
The same applies to EU citizens who are working in Norway.
To ensure equal treatment and strengthen Norway’s competitiveness, the Government gives high priority to making new EEA rules applicable in Norway as soon as possible after they have been implemented in the EU.
To ensure equal treatment and strengthen Norway’s competitiveness, the Government gives high priority to making new EEA rules applicable in Norway as soon as possible after they have been implemented in the EU.
However, common rules are not enough when Norwegian companies are competing in the European market.
However, common rules are not enough when Norwegian companies are competing in the European market.
This means that Norwegian companies need to be innovative and constantly develop new products and better production methods.
This means that Norwegian companies need to be innovative and constantly develop new products and better production methods.
To achieve this, we are cooperating closely with the EU and its member states on innovation, research and education.
To achieve this, we are cooperating closely with the EU and its member states on innovation, research and education.
We are working hard to improve conditions for businesses and employees by cooperating on infrastructure development, transport, and cutting red tape at the European level.
We are working hard to improve conditions for businesses and employees by cooperating on infrastructure development, transport, and cutting red tape at the European level.
We are playing an active role in developing new solutions, together with European partners, and exchanging best practices in the areas of modernisation, innovation and productivity in the public sector.
We are playing an active role in developing new solutions, together with European partners, and exchanging best practices in the areas of modernisation, innovation and productivity in the public sector.
And we are playing a part in developing sound consumer policies at European level.
And we are playing a part in developing sound consumer policies at European level.
Confident consumers contribute to growth.
Confident consumers contribute to growth.
At the same time, it is in Norway’s interest that the internal market is also a common labour market.
At the same time, it is in Norway’s interest that the internal market is also a common labour market.
People who are willing to cross national borders to find work help to boost employment and growth both in Norway and in the rest of Europe.
People who are willing to cross national borders to find work help to boost employment and growth both in Norway and in the rest of Europe.
The Government seeks to ensure that nationals of other EEA countries are able to enjoy the same working conditions as Norwegian employees.
The Government seeks to ensure that nationals of other EEA countries are able to enjoy the same working conditions as Norwegian employees.
We are working to combat social dumping and promote well-regulated employment conditions.
We are working to combat social dumping and promote well-regulated employment conditions.
And we are considering the implications of labour migration for the way the Norwegian welfare state is organised.
And we are considering the implications of labour migration for the way the Norwegian welfare state is organised.
The goal is to maintain a welfare state that is sustainable while at the same time ensuring equal treatment for all EEA nationals.
The goal is to maintain a welfare state that is sustainable while at the same time ensuring equal treatment for all EEA nationals.
Higher quality research and education
Higher quality research and education
The Government’s aim is for Norway to be one of the most innovative countries in Europe.
The Government’s aim is for Norway to be one of the most innovative countries in Europe.
Major investments in research by both the public and the private sector will help to secure the basis for employment in the future.
Major investments in research by both the public and the private sector will help to secure the basis for employment in the future.
Norway will never have the cheapest labour, so knowledge is our most important competitive advantage.
Norway will never have the cheapest labour, so knowledge is our most important competitive advantage.
Cross-border research cooperation helps to raise the quality of Norwegian education and research, and to increase the competitiveness of Norwegian companies.
Cross-border research cooperation helps to raise the quality of Norwegian education and research, and to increase the competitiveness of Norwegian companies.
Research and education is an important part of Norway’s cooperation with the EU.
Research and education is an important part of Norway’s cooperation with the EU.
We must ensure that we take full advantage of our participation in these programmes.
We must ensure that we take full advantage of our participation in these programmes.
We need to make sure that teachers, students, researchers, business leaders, local and regional authorities and civil society are all aware of the opportunities for receiving project funding from the EU, and we need to help Norwegian research communities to succeed in the competition for funding.
We need to make sure that teachers, students, researchers, business leaders, local and regional authorities and civil society are all aware of the opportunities for receiving project funding from the EU, and we need to help Norwegian research communities to succeed in the competition for funding.
To this end, the Government is taking steps to ensure the best possible use of the opportunities offered by programme cooperation, through a separate strategy for cooperation with the EU on research and innovation.
To this end, the Government is taking steps to ensure the best possible use of the opportunities offered by programme cooperation, through a separate strategy for cooperation with the EU on research and innovation.
Together with the EU, the Government is playing a leading role in efforts to achieve a legally binding international agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in order to reach the target of limiting global warming to two degrees Celsius.
Together with the EU, the Government is playing a leading role in efforts to achieve a legally binding international agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in order to reach the target of limiting global warming to two degrees Celsius.
We consider emissions trading to be an important tool for promoting restructuring and technological innovation.
We consider emissions trading to be an important tool for promoting restructuring and technological innovation.
Other high-priority measures include building cross-border gas pipelines and high-voltage power lines between European countries.
Other high-priority measures include building cross-border gas pipelines and high-voltage power lines between European countries.
This makes the energy market more efficient and improves the security of energy supplies.
This makes the energy market more efficient and improves the security of energy supplies.