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The Government will therefore cooperate with these stakeholders when taking a stance on new common rules that are being formulated in the EU. 
Regjeringen vil derfor samarbeide med disse aktørene når vi skal ta stilling til nye felles regler som er under utforming i EU.
Dialogue with relevant industries and groups in society will inform Norway’s positions, which in turn will be reflected in Norway’s participation in the various expert groups that advise the Commission and in our dialogue with EU institutions and member states. 
Dialogen med berørte bransjer og grupper i samfunnet vil bidra til utformingen av norske posisjoner, som igjen vil reflekteres i den norske deltakelsen i de mange ekspertgruppene under Kom-misjonen og i dialogen med EU-institusjoner og medlemslandene.
The Government will promote greater political engagement and exchange of views on EU and EEA matters. 
Regjeringen vil legge til rette for større politisk engasjement og meningsutveksling om EU- og EØS-saker.
We will consult the Storting’s European Consultative Committee on EU–EEA matters as early as possible, so that the political debate on these matters in Norway can take place at the same time as the debate in EU member states. 
Vi vil konsultere Stortingets europautvalg om EU/EØS-saker på et så tidlig tidspunkt som mulig, slik at den politiske debatten om disse sakene i Norge foregår samtidig med debatten i EUs medlemsland.
In the same manner, we will use the biannual addresses on EU–EEA matters to inform the Storting about policies and legislation that are being formulated in the EU. 
På samme måte vil vi bruke de halvårlige EU/EØS-redegjørelsene til å varsle Stortinget om politikk og regelverk som er under utforming i EU.
The Government will also strengthen its dialogue with the Storting by means of concise white papers on EU–EEA matters of particular importance. 
Regjeringen vil også styrke dialogen med Stortinget gjennom kortfattede meldinger til Stortinget om særlig viktige EU/EØS-saker.
Meaningful debates, both in Norway and in Europe, must be based on knowledge. 
En meningsfull debatt, både nasjonalt og i Europa, må bygge på kunnskap.
We need knowledge in many areas: about how the EU works, about the member states’ policies, and about the EU’s concrete initiatives in individual matters that are important to us. 
Vi trenger kunnskap på flere nivåer, om hvordan EU fungerer, om medlemslandenes politikk og om EUs konkrete initiativer i enkeltsaker som er viktige for oss.
The Government will support cooperation between Norwegian researchers that work with European issues and European research communities, so that Norway has access to independent expert analyses of developments in the EU and their significance for us. 
Regjeringen vil støtte opp om norsk europaforsknings samarbeid med europeiske miljøer, slik at samfunnet får tilgang til faglige, uavhengige analyser av EUs ut-vikling og betydningen for Norge.
We will also work to assist schools in strengthening teaching on European cooperation. 
Vi vil også legge til rette for styrket kunnskap om europeisk samarbeid i skolen.
We will seek to ensure that Norway’s public administration has a solid knowledge of the EU and the EEA, in part through systematic opportunities for Norwegian civil servants to work for a period in EU institutions and member states. 
Vi vil bidra til at forvaltningen har god kunnskap om EU og EØS, blant annet gjennom systematisk hospitering for norske tjenestemenn i EUs institusjoner og medlemsland.
This will also increase the level of knowledge about Norway within the EU. 
Dette vil også heve kunnskapen om Norge i EU.
European bodies and committees are important forums for learning for Norwegian civil servants, researchers and national experts. 
Europeiske organ og komiteer er viktige fora for læring for norske tjenestemenn, forskere og eksperter.
The expertise gained from working in the EU should be used in a targeted manner when the persons concerned return to Norway. 
Kompetansen til norske hospitanter og nasjonale eksperter i EUs institusjoner skal brukes på en målrettet måte når de returnerer til Norge.
The Government will also ensure that the posting of representatives from the various ministries to the Norwegian Mission to the EU in Brussels and to other missions in Europe reflects Norway’s European policy priorities. 
Regjeringen skal også sørge for at utplassering av spesialutsendinger fra departementene ved den norske EU-delegasjonen i Brussel og andre ambassader i Europa reflekterer norske prioriteringer i europapolitikken.
These representatives are to help ensure that we get the information we need about matters being discussed in the EU, so that we can quickly develop our positions on legislation as it is being developed. 
De skal bidra til at vi får den informasjonen vi trenger om diskusjonene i EU, slik at vi raskt kan ta stilling til regelverk som er under utvikling.
EU member states are important partners for Norway. 
EUs medlemsland er viktige samarbeidspartnere i europapolitikken.
The Government intends to cooperate more systematically with member states of particular importance for Norway, especially the Nordic ones. 
Regjeringen vil samarbeide mer systematisk med medlemsland av særlig betydning for Norge, ikke minst de nordiske.
Despite their different affiliations with the EU, the Nordic countries share fundamental interests in relation to the internal market and the overall political challenges Europe is facing. 
Til tross for ulik tilknytning til EU deler de nordiske landene grunnleggende interesser knyttet til det indre marked og de overordnede politiske utfordringer Europa står overfor.
Norwegian embassies in Europe play a key role as instruments for the entire central government administration. 
De norske ambassadene i Europa spiller en sentral rolle som verktøy for hele sentraladministrasjonen.
In addition to gathering information about the host countries’ views on current EU matters, the embassies promote Norwegian interests and seek support for Norway’s positions. 
Ambassadene skal ikke bare samle informasjon om vertslandets synspunkter i aktuelle EU-saker; de skal også formidle norske interesser og søke støtte til norske posisjoner.
It is therefore important to recruit personnel with a solid background in European policy for our European missions. 
Det er derfor viktig å rekruttere personell med god europapolitisk kompetanse til europeiske stasjoner.
The EEA and Norway Grants play a unique role in Norway’s cooperation with many EU countries. 
EØS-midlene er et unikt virkemiddel i Norges samarbeid med mange EU-land.
These grants are designed to reduce economic and social disparities in Europe. 
Midlene skal bidra til å redusere økonomiske og sosiale forskjeller i Europa.
They are also an instrument for Norway’s European policy. 
De skal også være et europapolitisk verktøy for Norge.
The Government will ensure that the EEA and Norway Grants support Norwegian political priorities and lay the foundation for closer cooperation with the recipient countries and with EU institutions. 
Regjeringen vil sørge for at EØS-midlene støtter opp om norske politiske prioriteringer og legger grunnlaget for tettere samarbeid med mottakerlandene og EUs institusjoner.
The strategy in pdf. 
Strategien i pdf-format.
Norway in Europe. 
Norge i Europa.
The Norwegian Government's Strategy for Cooperation with the EU 2014-2017 
Regjeringens strategi for samarbeidet med EU 2014-2017
Committee presents review of Norway’s agreements with the EU 
Gjennomgang av Norges avtaler med EU
“The EEA Agreement is the most comprehensive international agreement that Norway has entered into and has a major impact on Norwegian jobs, value creation and welfare. 
- EØS-avtalen er den mest omfattende internasjonale avtalen Norge har inngått, og den er av stor betydning for norske arbeidsplasser, verdiskaping og velferd.
The committee’s report will be very important in increasing our knowledge of how the Agreement functions,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. 
Utvalgets rapport er et viktig bidrag for å øke vår kunnskap om hvordan avtalen fungerer, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The committee was appointed in January 2010 and, after spending two years on the review, has now submitted its report to the Government. 
Utvalget ble oppnevnt i januar 2010 og har etter to års arbeid nå overlevert sin rapport til regjeringen.
The committee’s report will provide an important frame of reference for the work on the white paper. 
Utvalgsrapporten vil være en viktig referanseramme i meldingsarbeidet.
NOU 2012: 2 - Outside and Inside 
NOU 2012: 2 - Utenfor og innenfor
The strong expansion of the Norwegian economy continues. 
- Norsk økonomi er inne i en sterk høykonjunktur.
The forecast for growth in Mainland-GDP is now 3.2 per cent in 2008. 
Kapasitetsutnyttelsen i økonomien er imidlertid svært høy, og i mange sektorer er det vanskelig å finne kvalifisert arbeidskraft.
Fiscal policy The main features of fiscal policy in 2008 are: 
Dette er om lag 1 prosentpoeng mer enn beregnet i Nasjonalbudsjettet 2008.
946.6 
994,9
6.4 
1030,1
3.7 
1119,5
Sources: Statistics Norway, Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and Ministry of Finance 
Kilder: Statistisk sentralbyrå og Finansdepartementet.
362.1 
3,5
392.0 
2,4
13.4 
3,8
1.5 
2,4
To curb growth in unemployment, the Government proposes to increase the spending of oil revenues by a further NOK 9.5 billion to a total of NOK 130 billion during the 2009 fiscal year. 
For å dempe oppgangen i ledigheten foreslår Regjeringen å øke bruken av oljeinntekter med ytterligere 9,5 milliarder kroner.
Norges Bank (the central bank) has reduced its key rate by total of 4.25 percentage points since October 2008 to the current level of 1.5 per cent. 
Siden oktober 2008 har Norges Bank senket styringsrenten med til sammen 4,25 prosentpoeng, til 1,5 prosent.
The deficit is covered by a transfer from the Government Pension Fund - Global. 
Underskuddet dekkes ved en tilsvarende overføring fra Statens pensjonsfond Utland.
590.8 
59,8
-2.3 
64,5
-4.5 
58,8
1. 
Kilde: Finansdepartementet.
Fiscal Budget 
Hovedtall for norsk økonomi.
392.0 
2,0
510.6 
-1,9
security accounts 
4
-6.8 
Konsumprisindeksen (KPI)
1.7 
3,8
7.8 
1,8
23.4 
KPI-JAE
-8.3 
2,6
-62.1 
2,4
+ Direct investment in state enterprises 
Oljepris, kroner pr. fat
4.1 
527
4.2 
350
9.1 
402
17.7 
2,1
7.4 
3) Utenom lagerendring.
Sources: Statistics Norway and Ministry of Finance. 
Kilde: Statistisk sentralbyrå og Finansdepartementet.
21.1 
122,8
21.8 
7,1
27.0 
5,5
143.8 
-12,0
Revised National Budget 2011 
God utvikling i norsk økonomi
The Norwegian economy continues to perform well and is estimated to grow noticeably above trend in 2011. 
– Norsk økonomi er inne i en god utvikling.
Employment is rising and unemployment is low. 
Flere er kommet i arbeid, og arbeidsledigheten har falt.
Fiscal Policy 
- Vi følger handlingsregelen.
The main features of fiscal policy in 2011: 
På denne måten letter vi også presset på pengepolitikken.
NOK billion 
Arbeidsmarkedet er i bedring.
2009 
Mrd. kroner2
1. 
1 072,6
Revised National Budget 2012 
God utvikling i norsk økonomi
Tax revenues are estimated to be higher and expenditures somewhat lower than last autumn. 
Skatteinntektene er justert noe opp, mens utgiftene i folketrygden er justert noe ned.
This is NOK 6 billion lower than in the approved budget and NOK 16 billion lower than the expected real return on the Government Pension Fund Global. 
Det brukes 16 milliarder kroner mindre enn den forventede normalavkastningen i Statens pensjonsfond utland i år (4-prosentbanen).
Private consumption 
1 064,8
2.2 
296,1
Mainland Norway 
2.2 Andre inntekter
1. 
1 126,5
3. 
3¾
General government financial balance. 
1,4
At the same time, Mr. Bård Hoksrud has been honourably discharged from the same office. 
Samstundes har Bård Hoksrud fått avskil i nåde frå det same embetet.
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Reynir Johannesson as state secretary to Minister of Transport and Communications, Ketil Solvik-Olsen. 
Kongen har i statsråd i dag utnemnd politisk rådgivar Reynir Johannesson til statssekretær for statsråd Ketil Solvik Olsen i Samferdselsdepartementet.
Prime Minister Straujuma, members of the Society Integration Foundation and the European Movement – Latvia, ladies and gentlemen and friends of civil society, 
Prime Minister Straujuma, members of the Society Integration Foundation and the European Movement – Latvia, ladies and gentlemen and friends of civil society,
Thank you Prime Minister for your introduction and kind words. 
Thank you Prime Minister for your introduction and kind words.
It is an honour and pleasure for me to be here today. 
It is an honour and pleasure for me to be here today.
In fact, the first time I was here in Latvia, in 1998, it was as part of an NGO exchange between young pro-Europeans from all the Baltic countries and Norway. 
In fact, the first time I was here in Latvia, in 1998, it was as part of an NGO exchange between young pro-Europeans from all the Baltic countries and Norway.
I realised then, and I still believe today, that civil society is both an essential part of a well-functioning democracy, and, especially for young people, an important arena for political and democratic education. 
I realised then, and I still believe today, that civil society is both an essential part of a well-functioning democracy, and, especially for young people, an important arena for political and democratic education.
I am glad to have this opportunity to give you an overview of our relationship with the EU, outline what we want to achieve with the EEA and Norway Grants, and explain why we attach so much importance to supporting civil society. 
I am glad to have this opportunity to give you an overview of our relationship with the EU, outline what we want to achieve with the EEA and Norway Grants, and explain why we attach so much importance to supporting civil society.
(Common values) 
(Common values)
A united European Union based on peace, democracy, freedom, solidarity and respect for basic human rights was the vision of the founders of the European Movement back in the late 1940s. 
A united European Union based on peace, democracy, freedom, solidarity and respect for basic human rights was the vision of the founders of the European Movement back in the late 1940s.
Their vision has been fundamental in the establishment and shaping of the Council of Europe and the EU. 
Their vision has been fundamental in the establishment and shaping of the Council of Europe and the EU.
The EU today, with its institutions, treaties and legislation, plays an important part in strengthening democracy and human rights in the member states. 
The EU today, with its institutions, treaties and legislation, plays an important part in strengthening democracy and human rights in the member states.
The EU recognises the fundamental role that civil society plays in safeguarding European values. 
The EU recognises the fundamental role that civil society plays in safeguarding European values.
The Lisbon Treaty gives both individual citizens and civil society organisations the opportunity to provide input to the EU’s decision-making processes. 
The Lisbon Treaty gives both individual citizens and civil society organisations the opportunity to provide input to the EU’s decision-making processes.
Surveys and reports from the Council of Europe and the EU have shown rising xenophobia and discrimination based on religious beliefs, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender. 
Surveys and reports from the Council of Europe and the EU have shown rising xenophobia and discrimination based on religious beliefs, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender.
This is a threat not only to individuals and groups in Europe, but also to democracy itself. 
This is a threat not only to individuals and groups in Europe, but also to democracy itself.
We must remember that democracy, human rights and equality are not achieved once and for all. 
We must remember that democracy, human rights and equality are not achieved once and for all.
While not a member of the European Union, Norway is closely integrated with the EU, and deeply committed to European and universal values. 
While not a member of the European Union, Norway is closely integrated with the EU, and deeply committed to European and universal values.
These common values form the basis of our cooperation. 
These common values form the basis of our cooperation.
At the same time, we see that we need joint solutions to shared challenges. 
At the same time, we see that we need joint solutions to shared challenges.
There is broad support both among the Norwegian people and in the Parliament for Norway’s continued participation in European cooperation through the EEA Agreement, the Schengen Agreement and our other agreements with the EU. 
There is broad support both among the Norwegian people and in the Parliament for Norway’s continued participation in European cooperation through the EEA Agreement, the Schengen Agreement and our other agreements with the EU.
The EEA Agreement is the cornerstone in our relationship with the EU. 
The EEA Agreement is the cornerstone in our relationship with the EU.
Under the agreement, Norway is a member of the internal market, and harmonises its legislation on trade and the movement of goods and people with the EU rules. 
Under the agreement, Norway is a member of the internal market, and harmonises its legislation on trade and the movement of goods and people with the EU rules.
Within the framework of the EEA Agreement, we also seek to supplement the wider EU efforts to reduce social and economic disparities and promote democracy, stability and prosperity across the continent. 
Within the framework of the EEA Agreement, we also seek to supplement the wider EU efforts to reduce social and economic disparities and promote democracy, stability and prosperity across the continent.
We do this through the EEA and Norway Grants. 
We do this through the EEA and Norway Grants.
A second aim is to strengthen bilateral relations between donor and beneficiary states. 
A second aim is to strengthen bilateral relations between donor and beneficiary states.
We all gain from closer cooperation and the exchange of skills and knowledge. 
We all gain from closer cooperation and the exchange of skills and knowledge.
The Grants play a key role in Norway’s cooperation with many EU countries. 
The Grants play a key role in Norway’s cooperation with many EU countries.
(What is Norway supporting?) 
(What is Norway supporting?)
For the 2009–2014 funding period, Norway, together with Iceland and Lichtenstein, is providing a total of EUR 1.8 billion to reduce social and economic disparities in 16 EU member states. 
For the 2009–2014 funding period, Norway, together with Iceland and Lichtenstein, is providing a total of EUR 1.8 billion to reduce social and economic disparities in 16 EU member states.
The areas supported include environmental protection, climate change, human and social development, justice and home affairs, research, and civil society. 
The areas supported include environmental protection, climate change, human and social development, justice and home affairs, research, and civil society.
Support for civil society is a priority. 
Support for civil society is a priority.
It is one of the direct ways that we can promote the fundamental European values of democracy, human rights and equality. 
It is one of the direct ways that we can promote the fundamental European values of democracy, human rights and equality.
Norway has committed itself to providing nearly EUR 160 million to support NGO programmes in the 16 beneficiary states. 
Norway has committed itself to providing nearly EUR 160 million to support NGO programmes in the 16 beneficiary states.
This makes Norway one of the largest donors to civil society in the region, and reflects our recognition of the role of NGOs as a fundamental building block in the development of fair, democratic and sustainable societies. 
This makes Norway one of the largest donors to civil society in the region, and reflects our recognition of the role of NGOs as a fundamental building block in the development of fair, democratic and sustainable societies.
We are also building on our own experience in these efforts. 
We are also building on our own experience in these efforts.
The role of civil society in Norway as a watchdog, as a consultative body, and in engaging citizens has been, and continues to be, of great importance. 
The role of civil society in Norway as a watchdog, as a consultative body, and in engaging citizens has been, and continues to be, of great importance.
It is vital that a critical mass of civil society organisation has autonomy from the state, a pro-democracy agenda, and the ability to build coalitions. 
It is vital that a critical mass of civil society organisation has autonomy from the state, a pro-democracy agenda, and the ability to build coalitions.
With this in view, we provide support for capacity-building, and for network- and coalition-building. 
With this in view, we provide support for capacity-building, and for network- and coalition-building.
We know that it is not possible to develop resilient and pluralistic democracies unless the voices of a wide spectrum of society are heard, and their interests taken into consideration in governmental processes. 
We know that it is not possible to develop resilient and pluralistic democracies unless the voices of a wide spectrum of society are heard, and their interests taken into consideration in governmental processes.
That is why we support a broad range of organisations and initiatives at local, national and EU level. 
That is why we support a broad range of organisations and initiatives at local, national and EU level.
At least 10 % of the total allocation to the NGO Programmes is channelled to children and young people’s organisations and activities targeting children and young people. 
At least 10 % of the total allocation to the NGO Programmes is channelled to children and young people’s organisations and activities targeting children and young people.
In Latvia we support the project “Empowering National Youth Council of Latvia”. 
In Latvia we support the project “Empowering National Youth Council of Latvia”.
The target group is young people and the aim is to increase the Youth Council’s role in the implementation of Youth policy, becoming an important cooperation partner for youth organisations, policy makers and implementers. 
The target group is young people and the aim is to increase the Youth Council’s role in the implementation of Youth policy, becoming an important cooperation partner for youth organisations, policy makers and implementers.
This project is also an example of cooperation with Norwegian organisations. 
This project is also an example of cooperation with Norwegian organisations.
The Norwegian Children and Youth Council is a partner. 
The Norwegian Children and Youth Council is a partner.
Civil society, with its huge body of knowledge and experience regarding the situation of ordinary people, plays a crucial role in mobilising citizens and raising key concerns – for both the general public and decision-makers – in the public debate. 
Civil society, with its huge body of knowledge and experience regarding the situation of ordinary people, plays a crucial role in mobilising citizens and raising key concerns – for both the general public and decision-makers – in the public debate.
NGOs can also provide expert advice to the public authorities in connection with policy development, and serve as instruments of policy implementation. 
NGOs can also provide expert advice to the public authorities in connection with policy development, and serve as instruments of policy implementation.
We also support NGOs in their efforts to give a voice to the poor and discriminated, and thus enable them to influence government policies. 
We also support NGOs in their efforts to give a voice to the poor and discriminated, and thus enable them to influence government policies.