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Positive sign that the European Council agreed on the new long term budget. 
Positive sign that the European Council agreed on the new long term budget.
The staggering levels of youth unemployment in Europe must be addressed. 
The staggering levels of youth unemployment in Europe must be addressed.
Democracy may come under pressure because of corruption, extremism, xenophobia and a loss of confidence in the political system. 
Democracy may come under pressure because of corruption, extremism, xenophobia and a loss of confidence in the political system.
The EU’s ability to stick to its values and overcome the crisis is vital to Europe's global relevance. 
The EU’s ability to stick to its values and overcome the crisis is vital to Europe's global relevance.
This is also vital to the transatlantic ties. 
This is also vital to the transatlantic ties.
Transatlantic ties will remain strong, but we always have to be aware of potential challenges which may appear. 
Transatlantic ties will remain strong, but we always have to be aware of potential challenges which may appear.
The current plans for reductions in the US defence budget are not dramatic. 
The current plans for reductions in the US defence budget are not dramatic.
But political impasse and the budget ceiling may lead to even further defense cuts in the future. 
But political impasse and the budget ceiling may lead to even further defense cuts in the future.
In tough fiscal times, politicians may be more easily forgiven for cuts in defense than in welfare. 
In tough fiscal times, politicians may be more easily forgiven for cuts in defense than in welfare.
It is understandable that European countries need to balance their budgets – but there is a limit to how far you can cut in defense before you compromise security. 
It is understandable that European countries need to balance their budgets – but there is a limit to how far you can cut in defense before you compromise security.
We favor NATO’s renewed focus on core tasks and defense of its own territory. 
We favor NATO’s renewed focus on core tasks and defense of its own territory.
But will we be able to maintain NATO's relevance and legitimacy in the taxpayers' eyes without a major, visible operation? 
But will we be able to maintain NATO's relevance and legitimacy in the taxpayers' eyes without a major, visible operation?
Explaining that security cannot be taken for granted, can be difficult in peacetime – and when the threats to our security become more and more complex. 
Explaining that security cannot be taken for granted, can be difficult in peacetime – and when the threats to our security become more and more complex.
Europeans need to make an effort so that NATO remains important also in the eyes of the Congress and the American public. 
Europeans need to make an effort so that NATO remains important also in the eyes of the Congress and the American public.
This means investing in defense and taking responsibility. 
This means investing in defense and taking responsibility.
Continued relevance requires that NATO remains an important actor in international security matters. 
Continued relevance requires that NATO remains an important actor in international security matters.
The rise of China has been known as peaceful – as opposed to the rise of many other powers in history. 
The rise of China has been known as peaceful – as opposed to the rise of many other powers in history.
This is vital. 
This is vital.
Being a global power is a status which entails corresponding international responsibilities and constructive engagement for peace, stability and rule of law. 
Being a global power is a status which entails corresponding international responsibilities and constructive engagement for peace, stability and rule of law.
Territorial disputes must be settled by the parties on the basis of international law. 
Territorial disputes must be settled by the parties on the basis of international law.
The Law of the Sea represents an extensive legal framework applicable to disputed maritime areas. 
The Law of the Sea represents an extensive legal framework applicable to disputed maritime areas.
Washington and Beijing need to understand each other’s intentions. 
Washington and Beijing need to understand each other’s intentions.
There are tendencies among Chinese analysts to interpret the Americans’ increased involvement as a wish to stop China’s success and stymie its progress. 
There are tendencies among Chinese analysts to interpret the Americans’ increased involvement as a wish to stop China’s success and stymie its progress.
The Americans should continue to communicate to the Chinese that this is not the case. 
The Americans should continue to communicate to the Chinese that this is not the case.
It is crucial that the two most powerful nations know each other. 
It is crucial that the two most powerful nations know each other.
Facts are important in global affairs – but so are perceptions. 
Facts are important in global affairs – but so are perceptions.
The transatlantic bond will stay strong – but it will not remain strong without investment on both sides of the Atlantic. 
The transatlantic bond will stay strong – but it will not remain strong without investment on both sides of the Atlantic.
Americans and Europeans alike must engage with Asia – multilaterally and as individual countries. 
Americans and Europeans alike must engage with Asia – multilaterally and as individual countries.
We are living in the Asian century. 
We are living in the Asian century.
We must ensure that the world of win-win prevails – zero-sum stagnation benefits nobody. 
We must ensure that the world of win-win prevails – zero-sum stagnation benefits nobody.
There was room for Europe in the American Century – I believe there will also be room for Europe in the Asian Century. 
There was room for Europe in the American Century – I believe there will also be room for Europe in the Asian Century.
Lasting Ties in Changing Times 
Lasting Ties in Changing Times
Strong protest against execution in Iran 
Kraftig protest mot henrettelse i Iran
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has once again called in Iran’s Ambassador to Norway, Abdol Reza Faraji Rad, to protest against the stoning of Jafar Kiani in Iran on 5 July. 
Utenriksdepartementet har igjen innkalt Irans ambassadør til Norge, Abdol Reza Faraji Rad, for å protestere mot steiningen av Jafar Kiani i Iran 5. juli.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has once again called in Iran’s Ambassador to Norway, Abdol Reza Faraji Rad, to protest against the stoning of Jafar Kiani in Iran on 5 July. 
Utenriksdepartementet har på ny innkalt Irans ambassadør til Norge, Abdol Reza Faraji Rad, for å protestere mot steiningen av Jafar Kiani i Iran 5. juli.
“I am shocked that the stoning has been carried out, and condemn execution by stoning in the strongest terms. 
– Jeg er opprørt over at steiningen har blitt gjennomført, og fordømmer dødsstraff ved steining på det sterkeste.
It is a completely inhuman and barbaric means of punishment,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre. 
Det er en grunnleggende umenneskelig og barbarisk straffemetode, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
During the meeting with the Iranian Ambassador, it was emphasised that Norway is concerned that Mokarrameh Ebrahimi, the mother of the couple’s two children, will suffer the same fate. 
I møtet med Irans ambassadør ble det understreket at Norge er bekymret for at Mokarrameh Ebrahimi, mor til parets barn, skal lide samme skjebne.
In addition, the following provisions entered into force on Thursday 1 September: 
Videre trer følgende innstramninger i kraft torsdag 1. september:
reduction of the deadline for lodging an appeal from three weeks to one week for asylum seekers whose applications are manifestly unfounded. 
Nedkorting av klagefristen fra tre uker til én uke for asylsøkere med åpenbart grunnløse asylsøknader.
Tightened measures relating to internal displacement in asylum cases will enter into force on 1 October. 
Den vedtatte innstramningen av internflukt i asylsaker trer i kraft 1. oktober.
Several of the legislative amendments adopted by the Storting in June are now being implemented, and more will enter into force this autumn. 
Flere av innstramningene Stortinget vedtok i juni blir nå iverksatt, og flere vil tre i kraft i løpet av høsten.
Tightening of the immigration policy 
Innstramming av asylpolitikken
Norway has, next to the Netherlands, experienced the largest increase in the arrivals of asylum seekers in Europe in 2008. 
Norge har, ved siden av Nederland, hatt den største økningen av asylankomster i Europa i 2008.
So far this year more than twice as many asylum seekers has arrived compared to the same period of last year. 
Hittil i år er det kommet mer enn dobbelt så mange asylsøkere som på samme tid i fjor.
60 per cent of the applications for asylum are rejected. 
60 % av søkerne får avslag.
In 2007 Norway received 6 500 asylum seekers and this year around 15 000 arrivals are expected. 
Mens det i 2007 kom 6 500 asylsøkere, ligger vi nå an til å få om lag 15 000 asylsøkere i år.
The main reason for the increase are developments in the home countries of the asylum seekers. 
Bakgrunnen for dette er utviklingen i asylsøkernes hjemland.
How the Norwegian asylum policy is perceived, especially in comparison with comparable countries like Sweden, may also explain the distribution of asylum seekers to various European countries. 
Men også hvordan norsk asylpolitikk oppfattes utad, spesielt i forhold til sammenlignbare land som Sverige, synes å ha stor betydning for å forklare fordelingen av asylsøkere mellom ulike europeiske land.
– It is therefore necessary to take measures to decrease the number of arriving asylum seekers who do not meet the conditions for protection, says Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion Dag Terje Andersen. 
– Derfor er det påkrevet med tiltak for å redusere ytterligere ankomster av asylsøkere til Norge som ikke oppfyller vilkårene for beskyttelse, sier arbeids- og inkluderingsminister Dag Terje Andersen.
The Government is now proposing additional measures to reduce the number of arrivals: 
Regjeringen fremmer nå ytterligere tiltak for å redusere ankomstene:
Norwegian asylum and immigration policies are determined by the Norwegian authorities. 
Norsk flyktning- og asylpolitikk fastsettes av norske myndigheter.
Norwegian practice shall as a main rule harmonize with practices in other comparable countries, both today and in the future. 
Både i dag og fremover skal norsk praksis i hovedtrekk samsvare med praksis i andre sammenlignbare land.
An individual assessment shall be carried out concerning applicants who are to be returned to Greece and unaccompanied minors. 
Det vil gjøres en individuell vurdering når det gjelder returer til Hellas og returer av enslige mindreårige asylsøkere.
The same conditions apply for those who have been granted refugee status, but only related to family establishment. 
Det samme vil gjelde for personer som har flyktningstatus, men bare ved familieetablering.
Based on an individual assessment, temporary residency without the right to renewal can be granted to unaccompanied minors who are 16 years or older and today are given residency simply because Norwegian authorities cannot locate their parents/family. 
Det kan etter en individuell vurdering gis begrensede tillatelser uten rett til fornyelse, for enslige mindreårige søkere over 16 år som i dag får oppholdstillatelse kun fordi norske myndigheter ikke finner omsorgspersoner.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the responsibility for negotiating a readmission agreement with Iraq. 
UD har ansvaret for å fremforhandle og inngå en tilbaketakelsesavtale med Irak.
This shall be given priority. 
Arbeidet forseres.
The conditions for entering into such an agreement and the budgetary consequences shall be further investigated. 
Forutsetningene for å inngå en slik avtale, herunder de budsjettmessige konsekvenser utredes.
The Government will intensify efforts to negotiate readmission agreements with the main countries of origin for persons who are in Norway illegally. 
Regjeringen vil intensivere arbeidet med å få på plass tilbaketakelsesavtaler med viktige opprinnelsesland, for personer uten lovlig opphold i Norge.
Fingerprints shall be taken of all applicants who cannot document their identity or are suspected of having a false identity. 
Det skal tas fingeravtrykk av alle søkere som ikke kan dokumentere sin identitet, eller som må antas å oppgi falsk identitet.
A proposition for regulations to limit the meetings in the Immigration Appeals Board only to issues that are essential for the result of the cases will be sent on a public hearing. 
Forslag til forskrift som begrenser nemndmøtebehandlingen i UNE til de vesentlige tvilsspørsmålene i en sak, sendes på høring.
A fast track procedure for particular groups where there are a high percentage of rejections will be established. 
Det etableres et hurtigløp som skal gi fullført saksbehandling og vedtaksfatting for enkelte grupper hvor det erfaringsvis er høy andel avslag.
– It is therefore necessary to take measures to decrease the number of arriving asylum seekers who do not meet the conditions for protection, says Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion Dag Terje Andersen. 
- Derfor er det påkrevet med tiltak for å redusere ytterligere ankomster av asylsøkere til Norge som ikke oppfyller vilkårene for beskyttelse, sier arbeids- og inkluderingsminister Dag Terje Andersen.
Picture archives 
Bildearkiv
Picture archives of Political Adviser Sigrid Hjørnegård 
Pressebilder av tidligere politisk rådgiver i LMD Sigrid Hjørnegård
Photo: Torbjørn Tandberg. 
Foto: Torbjørn Tandberg.
International Conference in Timor-Leste on Youth, Identity and Nation-building 
International Conference in Timor-Leste on Youth, Identity and Nation-building
Foreword, Conference Publication 
Foreword, Conference Publication
You have faced war and oppression, and many of you have experienced being a refugee in your own country. 
You have faced war and oppression, and many of you have experienced being a refugee in your own country.
You are faced with the challenges of creating a society in which girls and boys can have equal access to education and jobs. 
You are faced with the challenges of creating a society in which girls and boys can have equal access to education and jobs.
Like young people everywhere, your lives will be increasingly affected by climate change, environmental degradation and the challenges of globalisation. 
Like young people everywhere, your lives will be increasingly affected by climate change, environmental degradation and the challenges of globalisation.
In post-conflict situations around the world, young people are seeking to find their role in nation-building processes. 
In post-conflict situations around the world, young people are seeking to find their role in nation-building processes.
Too often they are ignored. 
Too often they are ignored.
From independence in 2002 to the crisis that erupted in 2006, young people in Timor-Leste received little international attention. 
From independence in 2002 to the crisis that erupted in 2006, young people in Timor-Leste received little international attention.
All young people want the opportunity to build a better future for themselves, their families and their nation. 
All young people want the opportunity to build a better future for themselves, their families and their nation.
How can you become active participants in these efforts? 
How can you become active participants in these efforts?
How can society prepare you for a future leadership role? 
How can society prepare you for a future leadership role?
I believe there are two vital requirements. 
I believe there are two vital requirements.
First, you need to be given the opportunity to achieve your full potential. 
First, you need to be given the opportunity to achieve your full potential.
Education, safe and healthy communities, meaningful employment and participation in the decision-making process are key elements in this respect. 
Education, safe and healthy communities, meaningful employment and participation in the decision-making process are key elements in this respect.
A social commitment to creating opportunity and nurturing the talents of young people – both girls and boys – must be at the heart of the development process. 
A social commitment to creating opportunity and nurturing the talents of young people – both girls and boys – must be at the heart of the development process.
Second, you must strive to become agents of positive change, to use your talents and energy to confront the challenges facing not only Timor-Leste, but also the world. 
Second, you must strive to become agents of positive change, to use your talents and energy to confront the challenges facing not only Timor-Leste, but also the world.
Each and every one of you must make a personal commitment. 
Each and every one of you must make a personal commitment.
In order to stake out the path ahead, you need to understand your historical and cultural identity, the unique character of your people and your nation. 
In order to stake out the path ahead, you need to understand your historical and cultural identity, the unique character of your people and your nation.
Culture gives meaning to our lives; it helps us to define our values and understand the time in which we are living. 
Culture gives meaning to our lives; it helps us to define our values and understand the time in which we are living.
You have a mission in the world. 
You have a mission in the world.
Your country has faced many difficulties. 
Your country has faced many difficulties.
It is the world’s youngest democracy. 
It is the world’s youngest democracy.
And now Timor-Leste can set an example for others to follow. 
And now Timor-Leste can set an example for others to follow.
I hope that the conference Youth, Identity and Nation-building, for which this publication has been prepared, will inspire the young generation of Timor-Leste to take the lead in building a better country and a better world. 
I hope that the conference Youth, Identity and Nation-building, for which this publication has been prepared, will inspire the young generation of Timor-Leste to take the lead in building a better country and a better world.
Sundtoft will be Norway’s first Climate and Environment Minister. 
Sundtoft blir landets første klima- og miljøvernminister.
On Wednesday afternoon Tine Sundtoft was presented with the key card for the office of the outgoing Minister of the Environment Bård Vegar Solhjell. 
Onsdag ettermiddag fikk Tine Sundtoft overrakt nøkkelkortet til kontoret av avtroppende miljøvernminister Bård Vegar Solhjell.
The new government will maintain and strengthen the climate agreement. 
Den nye regjeringen vil videreføre og forsterke klimaforliket.
"My experience from 26 years in politics, lobbying and working as Chief County Executive has taught me that politics makes a vital difference. 
- Min erfaring fra 26 år med politikk, interessepolitikk og jobb som fylkesrådmann har lært meg at politikk utgjør en viktig forskjell.
So I’m looking forward to working on strengthening the measures from the climate agreement," said Sundtoft. 
Derfor ser jeg frem til arbeidet med å forsterke tiltak fra Klimaforliket, sa Sundtoft.
Tine Sundtoft lives in Lillesand in Aust-Agder County and is now leaving her job as Chief County Executive for Vest-Agder. 
Tine Sundtoft bor i Lillesand i Aust-Agder og kommer fra jobben som fylkesrådmann i Vest-Agder.
She has previously been regional director for the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) in Agder and parliamentary political advisor for the Conservative Party. 
Hun har tidligere blant annet vært regiondirektør i NHO i Agder og politisk rådgiver for Høyre på Stortinget.
See pictures from the key handover on our Flickr page. 
Se bilder fra nøkkeloverrekkelsen på vår Flickr-side.
Tine Sundtoft in place as Climate and Environment Minister 
Tine Sundtoft på plass som klima- og miljøvernminister
Sundtoft was previously Chief County Executive in Vest-Agder. 
Sundtoft kommer fra stillingen som fylkesrådmann i Vest-Agder.
Tine Sundtoft comes from Lillesand in Aust-Agder County and has a Master in Business and Economics from the BI Norwegian School of Management from 1990. 
Tine Sundtoft er fra Lillesand i Aust-Agder og har studert økonomi og ledelse på Handelshøyskolen BI i 1990.
She was regional director of the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) in Agder from 1995 to 2005, and was Vest-Agder Chief County Executive from autumn 2005. 
Hun var regiondirektør i NHO i Agder fra 1995 til 2005, og har vært fylkesrådmann i Vest-Agder fylkeskommune fra høsten 2005.
"Climate change is one of the biggest challenges for humanity. 
–Klimaendringene er en av menneskehetens største utfordringer.
It must be countered through national and international efforts and I’m really looking forward to taking on this job. 
De må motvirkes gjennom nasjonal og internasjonal innsats og jeg gleder meg stort til å ta fatt på den jobben.
We aim to become a low emissions society by the year 2050 and that will be no easy task," said Sundtoft. 
Vi skal bli et lavutslippssamfunn innen 2050 og det blir ingen enkel oppgave, sier Sundtoft.
The government wants to preserve biodiversity for future generations, and believes that this is best done through a combination of conservation and sustainable use. 
Regjeringen vil ta vare på det biologiske mangfoldet for kommende generasjoner, og mener at det gjøres best gjennom en kombinasjon av vern og bærekraftig bruk.
My goal is for everyone in Norway to have access to good nature experiences," Sundtoft added. 
Målet mitt er at alle i Norge skal ha tilgang til gode naturopplevelser, sier Sundtoft.
More pictures on the Flickr page of the Ministry of the Environment. 
Flere bilder på Miljøverndepartementets Flickr-side.
Tine Sundtoft new Climate and Environment Minister 
Tine Sundtoft ny klima- og miljøvernminister
On Wednesday the Norwegian Council of State appointed Tine Sundtoft (46) as the new Minister for Climate and the Environment. 
Tine Sundtoft (46) er i statsråd onsdag utnevnt til klima- og miljøvernminister.
New Norwegian Head of Mission for Temporary International Presence in Hebron (TIPH) 
Ny norsk leder for den internasjonale observatørstyrken i Hebron (TIPH)
On 28 April, Brigadier Britt T.B. Brestrup took over command of the Temporary International Presence in Hebron (TIPH). 
Brestrup overtok 28. april kommandoen for den sivile observatørstyrken i Hebron, Temporary International Presence in Hebron (TIPH).
Brestrup is the first female head of mission and commands a civilian observer force of 64 persons. 
Brestrup blir første kvinnelige sjef for observatørstyrken på 64 personer.
She has broad experience from the Norwegian Armed Forces and from international operations in Kosovo, Bosnia and Iraq. 
Hun har bred erfaring både fra Forsvaret og fra internasjonale operasjoner i Kosovo, Bosnia og Irak.
Norway is TIPH coordinator and provides the head of mission. 
Norge har rollen som TIPH-koordinator og bidrar med observatørstyrkens leder (Head of Mission).
Six countries – Turkey, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway – provide observers. 
Seks land - Tyrkia, Italia, Sveits, Danmark, Sverige og Norge – bidrar med observatører til TIPH.
The Norwegian contingent is made up of 20 persons with different backgrounds. 
Den norske kontingenten teller 20 personer med ulik bakgrunn.
The Mosque at Abraham’s tomb in Hebron was the site of a massacre in February 1994, when a Jewish extremist, Baruch Goldstein, shot and killed 29 Palestinians. 
Moskeen ved Abrahams grav i Hebron ble i februar 1994 åsted for en massakre der 29 palestinere ble drept av en jødisk ekstremist, Baruch Goldstein.
The population of around 130 000 is mainly Palestinian, but a group of around 500 Jewish settlers have moved into the city centre. 
500 jødiske bosettere har inntatt byens sentrum.
Hebron is the only Palestinian city with Jewish settlements in urban areas. 
Hebron er den eneste palestinske by med jødiske bosetninger midt i urbane områder.
The settlement Kiryat Arba, which is just outside the city is home to some 6000 Jewish settlers. 
6000 jødiske bosettere.