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In addition to the extensive people-to-people contacts I have already mentioned, we have strong commercial ties, and we have collaborated on a number of defence projects. 
In addition to the extensive people-to-people contacts I have already mentioned, we have strong commercial ties, and we have collaborated on a number of defence projects.
Norwegian investments in Spain are increasing, and Spanish companies are showing a growing interest in the Norwegian market and investment opportunities there, State Secretary Stub said in her speech in Madrid on 14 May 2014. 
Norwegian investments in Spain are increasing, and Spanish companies are showing a growing interest in the Norwegian market and investment opportunities there, sa statssekretær Stub bl.a. i sin tale i Madrid 14. mai.
Representatives of the Spanish Government, representatives of the diplomatic corps, partners of the Norwegian Embassy in Madrid, ladies and gentlemen, 
Representatives of the Spanish Government, representatives of the diplomatic corps, partners of the Norwegian Embassy in Madrid, ladies and gentlemen,
It is a pleasure to be in Madrid to celebrate the bicentenary of the Norwegian Constitution with you. 
It is a pleasure to be in Madrid to celebrate the bicentenary of the Norwegian Constitution with you.
The Norwegian Constitution is the second oldest written Constitution still in use in the world today – only the Constitution of the United States is older. 
The Norwegian Constitution is the second oldest written Constitution still in use in the world today – only the Constitution of the United States is older.
Obviously, the Norwegian Constitution has been amended a number of times since 1814. 
Obviously, the Norwegian Constitution has been amended a number of times since 1814.
One of the biggest changes was the introduction of parliamentary control of the Government in 1884. 
One of the biggest changes was the introduction of parliamentary control of the Government in 1884.
From left: State Secretary Stub, Director Benigno Pendas, Ambassador Vibe and Dr. Miguel Herrero de Minon. 
Fra venstre: statsekretær Stub, direktør Benigno Pendas, ambassadør Vibe, dr Miguel Herrero de Minon.
(Photo: Norwegian Embassy, Madrid) 
(Foto: Ambassaden i Madrid)
Celebrating the constitution of 1814 here in Madrid, one of the major capitals of Europe, provides an opportunity to reflect upon our common European heritage and history. 
Celebrating the constitution of 1814 here in Madrid, one of the major capitals of Europe, provides an opportunity to reflect upon our common European heritage and history.
Mr Herrero de Miñon has already pointed out to us the many similarities between the Constitution of Cadiz of 1812 and the constitution we are celebrating today. 
Mr Herrero de Miñon has already pointed out to us the many similarities between the Constitution of Cadiz of 1812 and the constitution we are celebrating today.
In his book about the Constitution of Cadiz and the Spanish Constitution of 1978, he points out that the fathers of the Norwegian Constitution (yes, they were all men) had the Cadiz constitution at hand, and some of the articles where copied directly into our constitution. 
In his book about the Constitution of Cadiz and the Spanish Constitution of 1978, he points out that the fathers of the Norwegian Constitution (yes, they were all men) had the Cadiz constitution at hand, and some of the articles where copied directly into our constitution.
I am proud to say that our Constitution is part of the greater movement of European and American ideas of that time. 
I am proud to say that our Constitution is part of the greater movement of European and American ideas of that time.
Both Spain and Norway were affected by the Napoleonic wars in Europe. 
Both Spain and Norway were affected by the Napoleonic wars in Europe.
The building where we are now gathered was the French military headquarters during the occupation of Madrid and an important scene of action during the brave uprising of the people of Madrid on 2 May 1808. 
The building where we are now gathered was the French military headquarters during the occupation of Madrid and an important scene of action during the brave uprising of the people of Madrid on 2 May 1808.
We are most grateful to the Centre for Political and Constitutional Studies for hosting us today. 
We are most grateful to the Centre for Political and Constitutional Studies for hosting us today.
This is a magnificent and historically apt setting for the celebration. 
This is a magnificent and historically apt setting for the celebration.
The Treaty of Kiel of January 1814, which forced Denmark to join the alliance against Napoleon and cede Norway to Sweden, also triggered a national movement among Norwegians to establish our own Constitution. 
The Treaty of Kiel of January 1814, which forced Denmark to join the alliance against Napoleon and cede Norway to Sweden, also triggered a national movement among Norwegians to establish our own Constitution.
Like in Cadiz, the main objective was to limit the power of the King, as well as to ensure the separation of powers and the rights of the individual. 
Like in Cadiz, the main objective was to limit the power of the King, as well as to ensure the separation of powers and the rights of the individual.
The Constitution of 1814 was also a significant step towards the recovery of Norwegian independence, which was finally accomplished in 1905. 
The Constitution of 1814 was also a significant step towards the recovery of Norwegian independence, which was finally accomplished in 1905.
If anyone is interested in learning more about our Constitution, I invite you to have a look at the posters displayed here in the Centre for Political and Constitutional Studies. 
If anyone is interested in learning more about our Constitution, I invite you to have a look at the posters displayed here in the Centre for Political and Constitutional Studies.
In celebrating the bicentenary, we have chosen to focus on the fundamental and timeless values enshrined in our Constitution. 
In celebrating the bicentenary, we have chosen to focus on the fundamental and timeless values enshrined in our Constitution.
We want to celebrate the Constitution as an instrument for democracy, welfare and the pursuit of a more equal and inclusive society. 
We want to celebrate the Constitution as an instrument for democracy, welfare and the pursuit of a more equal and inclusive society.
Upholding these ideals is an ongoing task. 
Upholding these ideals is an ongoing task.
Today, equality and non-discrimination are fundamental principles of Norwegian society. 
Today, equality and non-discrimination are fundamental principles of Norwegian society.
However, individuals and minorities have not always enjoyed these rights. 
However, individuals and minorities have not always enjoyed these rights.
When the Constitution was drawn up in 1814, Article 2 set limitations on the freedom of religion. 
When the Constitution was drawn up in 1814, Article 2 set limitations on the freedom of religion.
Jews were denied access to the realm. 
Jews were denied access to the realm.
This clause was not repealed until 1851. 
This clause was not repealed until 1851.
Under the same Article, monastic orders and Jesuits were also denied access until 1897 and 1956, respectively. 
Under the same Article, monastic orders and Jesuits were also denied access until 1897 and 1956, respectively.
I understand that Spanish constitutional history is also riddled with some of the same issues. 
I understand that Spanish constitutional history is also riddled with some of the same issues.
In Norway, women’s right to vote was established by constitutional amendment in 1913. 
In Norway, women’s right to vote was established by constitutional amendment in 1913.
This was quite early in a European context. 
This was quite early in a European context.
In Spain, women won this right in 1933. 
In Spain, women won this right in 1933.
The struggle for full equality between men and women remains an important issue in Europe. 
The struggle for full equality between men and women remains an important issue in Europe.
We are proud to cooperate with Spain on measures to strengthen the position of women in the labour market and in business and corporate leadership. 
We are proud to cooperate with Spain on measures to strengthen the position of women in the labour market and in business and corporate leadership.
Thanks to the Norway and EEA grants to promote social and economic cohesion in Europe, we are involved in a number of cooperative activities to advance the role of women. 
Thanks to the Norway and EEA grants to promote social and economic cohesion in Europe, we are involved in a number of cooperative activities to advance the role of women.
We have chosen somewhat different paths, and experts from our two countries have frequent and very practical exchanges on how to improve gender equality. 
We have chosen somewhat different paths, and experts from our two countries have frequent and very practical exchanges on how to improve gender equality.
Advancing gender equality is important, not only for women’s rights, but also for the economies of our countries. 
Advancing gender equality is important, not only for women’s rights, but also for the economies of our countries.
Through the Norway and EEA grants, we have also funded a number of other projects within innovation, civil society and culture. 
Through the Norway and EEA grants, we have also funded a number of other projects within innovation, civil society and culture.
These projects strengthen the ties between Norway and Spain and foster our common values. 
These projects strengthen the ties between Norway and Spain and foster our common values.
The Norwegian Constitution has paved the way for development and welfare in our society. 
The Norwegian Constitution has paved the way for development and welfare in our society.
For this reason it is cherished by the Norwegian people. 
For this reason it is cherished by the Norwegian people.
Our celebration of 17 May is one of the world’s oldest traditions of commemorating a country’s national day, and it is one of the traditions that we are most proud of. 
Our celebration of 17 May is one of the world’s oldest traditions of commemorating a country’s national day, and it is one of the traditions that we are most proud of.
Instead of military parades, the streets are full of children dressed in national costumes waving flags. 
Instead of military parades, the streets are full of children dressed in national costumes waving flags.
Norwegians take this tradition with them wherever they go. 
Norwegians take this tradition with them wherever they go.
Nearly 50 000 Norwegians live here in Spain, and this country hosts more than 1.5 million Norwegian visitors a year. 
Nearly 50 000 Norwegians live here in Spain, and this country hosts more than 1.5 million Norwegian visitors a year.
Each year on 17 May there are celebrations and parades not only in Madrid, but in Barcelona, Alfaz del Pi, Torrevieja, Fuengirola, Mogan and Arguineguin, to mention just a few. 
Each year on 17 May there are celebrations and parades not only in Madrid, but in Barcelona, Alfaz del Pi, Torrevieja, Fuengirola, Mogan and Arguineguin, to mention just a few.
Rest assured, we will not have a parade here today, since this is only the 14th, but on the 17th Norwegian children and adults will have a short parade at the ambassador’s residence. 
Rest assured, we will not have a parade here today, since this is only the 14th, but on the 17th Norwegian children and adults will have a short parade at the ambassador’s residence.
I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the excellent bilateral relationship between Spain and Norway. 
I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the excellent bilateral relationship between Spain and Norway.
Norwegian investments in Spain are increasing, and Spanish companies are showing a growing interest in the Norwegian market and investment opportunities there. 
Norwegian investments in Spain are increasing, and Spanish companies are showing a growing interest in the Norwegian market and investment opportunities there.
Quite a few Spaniards have also found good jobs in Norway. 
Quite a few Spaniards have also found good jobs in Norway.
The great number of Norwegian visitors here in Spain testifies to the fact that Norwegians enjoy Spanish culture and hospitality. 
The great number of Norwegian visitors here in Spain testifies to the fact that Norwegians enjoy Spanish culture and hospitality.
And Spanish is now the most popular elective foreign language in Norwegian schools. 
And Spanish is now the most popular elective foreign language in Norwegian schools.
This is all very promising for the future of our bilateral relationship. 
This is all very promising for the future of our bilateral relationship.
Speech at the bicentenary celebration of the Norwegian Constitution 
Grunnlovsmarkeringen i Madrid
Centro de Estudios Politicos y Constitucionales, Madrid 14 May 2014 
Centro de Estudios Politicos y Constitucionales, Madrid 14. mai 2014
Ladies and gentlemen, Liebe Freunde, 
Ladies and gentlemen, Liebe Freunde,
Thank you for the invitation to speak at this event. 
Thank you for the invitation to speak at this event.
It is a pleasure for me to be here. 
It is a pleasure for me to be here.
Today's topic is an important one. 
Today's topic is an important one.
As the role of the oil and gas sector in the Norwegian economy declines, our trading partners in the EU will become even more important. 
As the role of the oil and gas sector in the Norwegian economy declines, our trading partners in the EU will become even more important.
The EU can almost be considered an extension of our domestic market; around 80 % of all Norwegian exports go to the EU. 
The EU can almost be considered an extension of our domestic market; around 80 % of all Norwegian exports go to the EU.
We need access to important markets in Europe if we are to achieve the necessary restructuring the Norwegian economy. 
We need access to important markets in Europe if we are to achieve the necessary restructuring the Norwegian economy.
We are facing tough global competition. 
We are facing tough global competition.
And in this situation, European cooperation – through the EEA Agreement – offers the best form of protection and the best opportunities to build competitiveness and safeguard our high labour standards. 
And in this situation, European cooperation – through the EEA Agreement – offers the best form of protection and the best opportunities to build competitiveness and safeguard our high labour standards.
The main point I want to make today is that, in many ways, our point of entry to Europe is through Berlin. 
The main point I want to make today is that, in many ways, our point of entry to Europe is through Berlin.
There is no doubt that Germany's importance for the Norwegian economy is growing. 
There is no doubt that Germany's importance for the Norwegian economy is growing.
Germany has a key role to play in further developing the EU and in dealing with the financial crisis. 
Germany has a key role to play in further developing the EU and in dealing with the financial crisis.
There are few countries we have closer ties with, and Germany has traditionally been open to hearing Norway's views. 
There are few countries we have closer ties with, and Germany has traditionally been open to hearing Norway's views.
For all of these reasons, more knowledge of German society, language and culture is important for the Norwegian business sector. 
For all of these reasons, more knowledge of German society, language and culture is important for the Norwegian business sector.
Secondary school pupils, apprentices, students, teachers and researchers are already involved in extensive knowledge exchange in many different fields. 
Secondary school pupils, apprentices, students, teachers and researchers are already involved in extensive knowledge exchange in many different fields.
This contact strengthens both the development of knowledge and good relations between our countries. 
This contact strengthens both the development of knowledge and good relations between our countries.
Given the close relationship we have with Germany, the fact that fewer Norwegian pupils have been learning German has given rise to concern. 
Given the close relationship we have with Germany, the fact that fewer Norwegian pupils have been learning German has given rise to concern.
Fortunately, this trend slowly seems to be changing. 
Fortunately, this trend slowly seems to be changing.
At the same time, impressive numbers of young Germans are choosing to study in Norway. 
At the same time, impressive numbers of young Germans are choosing to study in Norway.
These young people will play a crucial role in future relations between Germany and Norway. 
These young people will play a crucial role in future relations between Germany and Norway.
I would now like to briefly outline the key elements of Government's strategy for cooperation with the EU, which has five main priorities: 
I would now like to briefly outline the key elements of Government's strategy for cooperation with the EU, which has five main priorities:
increased competitiveness and growth; 
increased competitiveness and growth;
higher quality research and education; 
higher quality research and education;
an ambitious climate and energy policy; 
an ambitious climate and energy policy;
enhanced security; and 
enhanced security; and
a global approach to migration. 
a global approach to migration.
The first two priorities – 'increased competitiveness and growth' and 'higher quality research and education' are closely linked and of special relevance for you here today. 
The first two priorities – 'increased competitiveness and growth' and 'higher quality research and education' are closely linked and of special relevance for you here today.
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.
Cross-border research cooperation helps to raise the quality of Norwegian education and research, and to increase value creation and the competitiveness of Norwegian businesses. 
Cross-border research cooperation helps to raise the quality of Norwegian education and research, and to increase value creation and the competitiveness of Norwegian businesses.
The current Government's political platform states that we will pursue an active European policy and intensify our cooperation with key countries in the EU. 
The current Government's political platform states that we will pursue an active European policy and intensify our cooperation with key countries in the EU.
Our strategy for cooperation with Germany is an important tool in our work to strengthen relations between our two countries. 
Our strategy for cooperation with Germany is an important tool in our work to strengthen relations between our two countries.
It was most recently updated before President Gauck visited Norway in June 2014. 
It was most recently updated before President Gauck visited Norway in June 2014.
This strategy is intended to be a dynamic document. 
This strategy is intended to be a dynamic document.
I am pleased that the Confederation of Norwegian Business and Industry, the University of Oslo, the German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce and the Oslo education authorities are responding to the need identified by the Norwegian business sector to further develop cooperation with Germany in the areas of education, culture and business. 
I am pleased that the Confederation of Norwegian Business and Industry, the University of Oslo, the German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce and the Oslo education authorities are responding to the need identified by the Norwegian business sector to further develop cooperation with Germany in the areas of education, culture and business.
This event provides important input for the Government's intensified efforts in this context. 
This event provides important input for the Government's intensified efforts in this context.
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.
Norway's contributions to the major EU programmes for research and innovation, education, and culture will total around EUR 3.2 billion (NOK 26 billion at the current rate of exchange) in the period 2014–20. 
Norway's contributions to the major EU programmes for research and innovation, education, and culture will total around EUR 3.2 billion (NOK 26 billion at the current rate of exchange) in the period 2014–20.
We need to make sure that teachers, students, researchers, business leaders, and NGOs are aware of the opportunities for project funding from the EU, and we must help Norwegian research communities to succeed in the competition for funding. 
We need to make sure that teachers, students, researchers, business leaders, and NGOs are aware of the opportunities for project funding from the EU, and we must help Norwegian research communities to succeed in the competition for funding.
In October 2015, the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research presented its strategy for cooperation with Germany, which outlines its intention to expand cooperation its German counterparts. 
In October 2015, the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research presented its strategy for cooperation with Germany, which outlines its intention to expand cooperation its German counterparts.
The Ministry has appointed an internal working group for strengthening bilateral cooperation, and plans are being made to co-host a conference on higher education and research in Berlin later this year. 
The Ministry has appointed an internal working group for strengthening bilateral cooperation, and plans are being made to co-host a conference on higher education and research in Berlin later this year.
All of the major and influential countries of Europe are important to Norway. 
All of the major and influential countries of Europe are important to Norway.
Norway is (unfortunately) not equally important to all of them, but Norway is important to Germany. 
Norway is (unfortunately) not equally important to all of them, but Norway is important to Germany.
Germany imports more Norwegian gas than any other country (to a value of NOK 90 billion in 2014, with the UK in second place with gas imports from Norway valued at NOK 56 billion in 2014. 
Germany imports more Norwegian gas than any other country (to a value of NOK 90 billion in 2014, with the UK in second place with gas imports from Norway valued at NOK 56 billion in 2014.
The British import more oil.) 
The British import more oil.)
Nearly 30 % of the gas used in Germany comes from Norway; Germany relies on gas from Norway for its energy security. 
Nearly 30 % of the gas used in Germany comes from Norway; Germany relies on gas from Norway for its energy security.
Germany's interest in climate change and energy security provides an excellent opportunity for developing and intensifying our dialogue in these areas. 
Germany's interest in climate change and energy security provides an excellent opportunity for developing and intensifying our dialogue in these areas.
Germany plays a key role in further developing cooperation within the EU on climate change, environmental technology, efficient use of resources, nature management, the green economy and research. 
Germany plays a key role in further developing cooperation within the EU on climate change, environmental technology, efficient use of resources, nature management, the green economy and research.
It is important that Norwegian business and industry and Norwegian research institutions grasp this opportunity. 
It is important that Norwegian business and industry and Norwegian research institutions grasp this opportunity.
The gas pipelines that transport Norwegian gas to Germany and other European markets have created concrete ties between our two countries. 
The gas pipelines that transport Norwegian gas to Germany and other European markets have created concrete ties between our two countries.