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The domestic debate in Norway with regard to the tax’s importance as means for the protection of the environment attests to the view that the question of the compatibility of the tax with Article 14 EEA should not be resolved without reference to the relevance of domestic political debate. 
The domestic debate in Norway with regard to the tax’s importance as means for the protection of the environment attests to the view that the question of the compatibility of the tax with Article 14 EEA should not be resolved without reference to the relevance of domestic political debate.
Moreover, the underlying debate is not singularly Norwegian; it forms part of a discussion also taking place on the European level. 
Moreover, the underlying debate is not singularly Norwegian; it forms part of a discussion also taking place on the European level.
It is a principle in the European Union that reuse and recycling should be considered preferable in terms of environmental impact The Government considers that maintenance of the base tax is a measure that gives incentives for waste reduction, and more waste being reused. 
It is a principle in the European Union that reuse and recycling should be considered preferable in terms of environmental impact The Government considers that maintenance of the base tax is a measure that gives incentives for waste reduction, and more waste being reused.
It is therefore a suitable instrument in achieving the national goal of waste prevention, and a measure in line with the principles guiding Norwegian and European waste policies. 
It is therefore a suitable instrument in achieving the national goal of waste prevention, and a measure in line with the principles guiding Norwegian and European waste policies.
It is a fact that the yearly increase of the amount of waste produced contributes to considerable environmental problems, e.g., as regards combustion and deposits. 
It is a fact that the yearly increase of the amount of waste produced contributes to considerable environmental problems, e.g., as regards combustion and deposits.
The principle of waste prevention is held out at the European level, most recently in the new Directive 2006/12/EC of 5 April 2006 on waste. 
The principle of waste prevention is held out at the European level, most recently in the new Directive 2006/12/EC of 5 April 2006 on waste.
Article 3.1 states that “……Member States shall take appropriate measures to encourage: first, the prevention or reduction of waste production and its harmfulness…” 
Article 3.1 states that “……Member States shall take appropriate measures to encourage: first, the prevention or reduction of waste production and its harmfulness…”
The Government remains convinced that the use of refillable beverage packaging is an appropriate measure in this respect and that it will continue to be so. 
The Government remains convinced that the use of refillable beverage packaging is an appropriate measure in this respect and that it will continue to be so.
This has direct impact on the way in which Article 14 EEA should be interpreted. 
This has direct impact on the way in which Article 14 EEA should be interpreted.
According to the preamble in Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste: “….reuse and recycling should be considered preferable in terms of environmental impact…” 
According to the preamble in Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste: “….reuse and recycling should be considered preferable in terms of environmental impact…”
Article 5 in the Directive states that: “Member States may encourage reuse systems of packaging, which can be reused in an environmentally sound manner, in conformity with the Treaty.” 
Article 5 in the Directive states that: “Member States may encourage reuse systems of packaging, which can be reused in an environmentally sound manner, in conformity with the Treaty.”
The Member States are thus given the opportunity to prioritize reuse over recycling, if this may be justified environmentally (“in conformity with the treaty”). 
The Member States are thus given the opportunity to prioritize reuse over recycling, if this may be justified environmentally (“in conformity with the treaty”).
It is Norwegian policy that reuse and recycling should be considered preferable in terms of environmental impact Norwegian waste policy builds on the main principle of prevention of generated waste by, e.g., the re-use of beverage packaging. 
It is Norwegian policy that reuse and recycling should be considered preferable in terms of environmental impact Norwegian waste policy builds on the main principle of prevention of generated waste by, e.g., the re-use of beverage packaging.
The Norwegian national target, adopted by Parliament, reflects this in stating that the rate of waste generation shall be significantly lower than general economic growth. 
The Norwegian national target, adopted by Parliament, reflects this in stating that the rate of waste generation shall be significantly lower than general economic growth.
This environmental policy is also stated clearly in the so-called Soria Moria Declaration, the political platform and overriding steering document for the present three-party majority government. 
This environmental policy is also stated clearly in the so-called Soria Moria Declaration, the political platform and overriding steering document for the present three-party majority government.
Chapter 12 (“Norway as an environmental nation”) of the Soria Moria Declaration states that “de stadig økende avfallsmengder er en indikator på et økende forbruk og en ressurssløsing som belaster miljøet”. 
Chapter 12 (“Norway as an environmental nation”) of the Soria Moria Declaration states that “de stadig økende avfallsmengder er en indikator på et økende forbruk og en ressurssløsing som belaster miljøet”.
The Declaration further states that the Government will establish a body/structure aimed at working towards waste prevention and recycling. 
The Declaration further states that the Government will establish a body/structure aimed at working towards waste prevention and recycling.
The make-up of the proposed body is not yet finally determined, yet there is no question that its aim is the reduction of negative environmental impact and that this should be accomplished by influencing design, the use of natural resources, production, distribution and consumption. 
The make-up of the proposed body is not yet finally determined, yet there is no question that its aim is the reduction of negative environmental impact and that this should be accomplished by influencing design, the use of natural resources, production, distribution and consumption.
Waste reduction is thought to be a separate and individual aim for the body in question. 
Waste reduction is thought to be a separate and individual aim for the body in question.
It is the Government’s position that these important elements of current Norwegian policies underline the strong position of waste reduction in Norway. 
It is the Government’s position that these important elements of current Norwegian policies underline the strong position of waste reduction in Norway.
Further, the Government believes it is significant in the present case that Norwegian waste policy draws on the principles laid down in the so-called waste hierarchy. 
Further, the Government believes it is significant in the present case that Norwegian waste policy draws on the principles laid down in the so-called waste hierarchy.
The waste hierarchy refers to the management options of reducing, reusing and recycling waste, classifying these waste management strategies according to their desirability. 
The waste hierarchy refers to the management options of reducing, reusing and recycling waste, classifying these waste management strategies according to their desirability.
The waste hierarchy draws upon the precautionary principle, a fundamental principle in Norwegian and European environmental policy and, indeed, international law in general, in that it prescribes waste reduction and reuse as general preferred options. 
The waste hierarchy draws upon the precautionary principle, a fundamental principle in Norwegian and European environmental policy and, indeed, international law in general, in that it prescribes waste reduction and reuse as general preferred options.
Neither is the waste hierarchy a feature unique to Norwegian waste policy. 
Neither is the waste hierarchy a feature unique to Norwegian waste policy.
The concept was introduced into the waste policy of the European Community as far back as the Waste Framework Directive of 1975, having since been included in the Community Strategy for Waste Management, and further endorsed in the Commission’s review of this strategy in 1996. 
The concept was introduced into the waste policy of the European Community as far back as the Waste Framework Directive of 1975, having since been included in the Community Strategy for Waste Management, and further endorsed in the Commission’s review of this strategy in 1996.
The new EU thematic strategy on waste prevention and recycling also builds on this concept. 
The new EU thematic strategy on waste prevention and recycling also builds on this concept.
In the opinion of the Government, the base tax is a measure entirely in line with this hierarchy and its underlying principles, as it is intended to and does stimulate re-use and reduction of waste by providing an economic incentive for the reuse of beverage packaging. 
In the opinion of the Government, the base tax is a measure entirely in line with this hierarchy and its underlying principles, as it is intended to and does stimulate re-use and reduction of waste by providing an economic incentive for the reuse of beverage packaging.
Conclusion: The Norwegian base tax on non-refillable bottles is compatible with Article 14 EEA Agreement; cf. the Court of Justice’s interpretation of EC Treaty Article 90. 
Conclusion: The Norwegian base tax on non-refillable bottles is compatible with Article 14 EEA Agreement; cf. the Court of Justice’s interpretation of EC Treaty Article 90.
In the opinion of the Government, the differentiation is justified for the attainment of goals which are compatible with the internal market, namely the protection of the environment. 
In the opinion of the Government, the differentiation is justified for the attainment of goals which are compatible with the internal market, namely the protection of the environment.
The Government of Norway will therefore not take measures to comply the Authority’s reasoned opinion. 
The Government of Norway will therefore not take measures to comply the Authority’s reasoned opinion.
Tor Lande Deputy Director General 
Tor Lande Deputy Director General
Fredrik Robsahm Senior Adviser 
Fredrik Robsahm Senior Adviser
Message of Solidarity 
Message of Solidarity
Addis Ababa, 25 May 2013 
Addis Abeba, 25. mai 2013
- On behalf of the Government of Norway, I wish to extend our warmest congratulations to the African Union on the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the African Union and its predecessor, the OAU, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Eide, on the occasion of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the OAU/AU. 
- On behalf of the Government of Norway, I wish to extend our warmest congratulations to the African Union on the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the African Union and its predecessor, the OAU, sa utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide da han hilste til 50-årsdagen for Organisasjonen av afrikanske stater/Den afrikanske union.
On behalf of the Government of Norway, I wish to extend our warmest congratulations to the African Union on the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the African Union and its predecessor, the OAU. 
On behalf of the Government of Norway, I wish to extend our warmest congratulations to the African Union on the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the African Union and its predecessor, the OAU.
The coming together of free African nations through the OAU contributed in a significant way to the liberation of the African continent from colonialism and apartheid. 
The coming together of free African nations through the OAU contributed in a significant way to the liberation of the African continent from colonialism and apartheid.
As the member states of the OAU decided to take the next step and establish the African Union, they resolved to create a powerful force for peace, democracy and prosperity for the peoples of Africa. 
As the member states of the OAU decided to take the next step and establish the African Union, they resolved to create a powerful force for peace, democracy and prosperity for the peoples of Africa.
The OAU and the AU have seen Africa through fifty transformative years. 
The OAU and the AU have seen Africa through fifty transformative years.
Freedom came at a high price. 
Freedom came at a high price.
The newly independent countries faced many challenges. 
The newly independent countries faced many challenges.
Yet, Africa today is more peaceful, prosperous and full of promise than ever. 
Yet, Africa today is more peaceful, prosperous and full of promise than ever.
Norway’s engagement with Africa is broad and long-term. 
Norway’s engagement with Africa is broad and long-term.
The political role of the AU is increasing, and Norway sees the AU as a key partner in both regional and global affairs. 
The political role of the AU is increasing, and Norway sees the AU as a key partner in both regional and global affairs.
We appreciate the strong engagement of the AU for economic and political integration in Africa. 
We appreciate the strong engagement of the AU for economic and political integration in Africa.
We actively support its strengthened efforts to address challenges to peace and security through conflict prevention, peaceful settlement of disputes and peace operations. 
We actively support its strengthened efforts to address challenges to peace and security through conflict prevention, peaceful settlement of disputes and peace operations.
I feel privileged to visit Addis Abeba on this occasion and take part in the anniversary celebrations. 
I feel privileged to visit Addis Abeba on this occasion and take part in the anniversary celebrations.
I honor the political will and commitment of the AU and its member states to provide African answers to Africa’s challenges and opportunities. 
I honor the political will and commitment of the AU and its member states to provide African answers to Africa’s challenges and opportunities.
Norway strongly supports your work to fully realize the vision of a people-centered Union. 
Norway strongly supports your work to fully realize the vision of a people-centered Union.
And I pledge the full backing of my Government for the efforts of the AU as it prepares to lead Africa into the next fifty years. 
And I pledge the full backing of my Government for the efforts of the AU as it prepares to lead Africa into the next fifty years.
(This text is published in an official publication made for the anniversary.) 
(This text is published in an official publication made for the anniversary.)
Opening statement by State Secretary Espen Barth Eide 13 January at a conference organized by the Nordic Union of Somali Peace and Development Organizations on “Peace, Dialogue and Combating Radicalization”. 
Statssekretær Espen Barth Eide vektla blant annet den somaliske diasporaens viktige rolle i arbeidet for å skape en positiv utvikling i Somalia i sitt åpningsinnlegg på konferansen i regi av Nordic Union of Somali Peace and Development Organizations om “Peace, Dialogue and Combating Radicalization” i Oslo 13. januar 2011.
other distinguished guests and friends of Somalia. 
other distinguished guests and friends of Somalia.
Welcome to Norway and to Oslo. 
Welcome to Norway and to Oslo.
It is a great pleasure to be here at the opening of this important and very timely conference on the current situation in Somalia and the difficult issue of combating the problem of radicalization. 
It is a great pleasure to be here at the opening of this important and very timely conference on the current situation in Somalia and the difficult issue of combating the problem of radicalization.
I would like to congratulate the organizers – the “Nordic Union of Somali Peace and Development Organizations” – for this initiative, and for standing up to face the challenges this involves. 
I would like to congratulate the organizers – the “Nordic Union of Somali Peace and Development Organizations” – for this initiative, and for standing up to face the challenges this involves.
I think it is particularly important that these issues can be discussed also in a broader Nordic context, and for this reason I would like especially to welcome our friends from the Somali Diaspora in the other Nordic countries. 
I think it is particularly important that these issues can be discussed also in a broader Nordic context, and for this reason I would like especially to welcome our friends from the Somali Diaspora in the other Nordic countries.
When we talk about the problems in Somalia, we often forget the great “hidden” resources the country has in its large Diaspora around the world. 
When we talk about the problems in Somalia, we often forget the great “hidden” resources the country has in its large Diaspora around the world.
But we know there are regular and close contacts between the Diaspora and people on the ground in Somalia. 
But we know there are regular and close contacts between the Diaspora and people on the ground in Somalia.
The Diaspora therefore has a unique potential to influence what is happening back home, and for this reason the Somali Diaspora has to be part of any lasting solution to Somalia’s problems. 
The Diaspora therefore has a unique potential to influence what is happening back home, and for this reason the Somali Diaspora has to be part of any lasting solution to Somalia’s problems.
This means that you and all your Diaspora friends both have opportunities, but also responsibilities. 
This means that you and all your Diaspora friends both have opportunities, but also responsibilities.
I therefore strongly hope the Somali Diaspora in all the Nordic countries will use their influence in a positive and responsible manner; to renounce violence and terrorism, and instead to support peace, stability and development of Somalia. 
I therefore strongly hope the Somali Diaspora in all the Nordic countries will use their influence in a positive and responsible manner; to renounce violence and terrorism, and instead to support peace, stability and development of Somalia.
Even if many people in this country may think that Somalia is far away from Norway and the Nordic region, we all know that geographical distances are of less importance in the global community we live in today. 
Even if many people in this country may think that Somalia is far away from Norway and the Nordic region, we all know that geographical distances are of less importance in the global community we live in today.
Air travel, instant tele-communications and internet have brought us all together in a way that was unthinkable just a few generations ago. 
Air travel, instant tele-communications and internet have brought us all together in a way that was unthinkable just a few generations ago.
This means that what happen in a seemingly far away country like Somalia also affect us in our part of the world, whether we are of Somali origin or not. 
This means that what happen in a seemingly far away country like Somalia also affect us in our part of the world, whether we are of Somali origin or not.
We therefore cannot ignore it when innocent people in Mogadishu, or in other parts of Somalia, are killed because of violent clashes between different armed groups, or die from hunger and malnutrition, or are forced to flee from their homes with their families to save their own lives. 
We therefore cannot ignore it when innocent people in Mogadishu, or in other parts of Somalia, are killed because of violent clashes between different armed groups, or die from hunger and malnutrition, or are forced to flee from their homes with their families to save their own lives.
In such cases we all have a responsibility to help in the way that we possibly can; both with humanitarian assistance to those people who are suffering and in dire need, and also through whatever measures we may be able to take in order to stop the bloodshed and encourage mediation and peace. 
In such cases we all have a responsibility to help in the way that we possibly can; both with humanitarian assistance to those people who are suffering and in dire need, and also through whatever measures we may be able to take in order to stop the bloodshed and encourage mediation and peace.
In the same way we also have a responsibility to speak out when governments or people in positions of power are severely violating basic human rights, and to take action to prevent criminals - or some self-styled activists with distorted ideas – from creating mayhem and destruction to other people’s lives. 
In the same way we also have a responsibility to speak out when governments or people in positions of power are severely violating basic human rights, and to take action to prevent criminals - or some self-styled activists with distorted ideas – from creating mayhem and destruction to other people’s lives.
All this is part of the international standards for human rights, the protection of civilians and the humanitarian principles that we subscribe to and believe in. 
All this is part of the international standards for human rights, the protection of civilians and the humanitarian principles that we subscribe to and believe in.
Most of Somalia has been in a situation of crises and lawlessness - and without any effective central government - for the major part of the last twenty years. 
Most of Somalia has been in a situation of crises and lawlessness - and without any effective central government - for the major part of the last twenty years.
It is first and foremost the ordinary people of Somalia who have had to pay the price for this situation; suffering from violence and war, from starvation and death, and from suppression of freedom and opportunities, while large parts of the country have been devastated and ravaged. 
It is first and foremost the ordinary people of Somalia who have had to pay the price for this situation; suffering from violence and war, from starvation and death, and from suppression of freedom and opportunities, while large parts of the country have been devastated and ravaged.
As a consequence Somalia has often been seen as a continuous hotbed of political and humanitarian chaos and crises, and has in the rest of the world mostly been associated with violence, with refugees and IDPs, and with militias, terrorists and piracy; making the country something of an international villain. 
As a consequence Somalia has often been seen as a continuous hotbed of political and humanitarian chaos and crises, and has in the rest of the world mostly been associated with violence, with refugees and IDPs, and with militias, terrorists and piracy; making the country something of an international villain.
And this has also been causing a lot of problems and prejudices for Somalis living in the Diaspora, who in spite of the fact that they have fled their country to get away from these problems, still often are identified by what is going on in their country of origin. 
And this has also been causing a lot of problems and prejudices for Somalis living in the Diaspora, who in spite of the fact that they have fled their country to get away from these problems, still often are identified by what is going on in their country of origin.