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We have seen it time and time again, unfortunately in Europe as well. 
We have seen it time and time again, unfortunately in Europe as well.
The ability of governments to protect minorities is the ultimate test of their democratic values. 
The ability of governments to protect minorities is the ultimate test of their democratic values.
· Against this backdrop, my Ministry has launched a project on minorities. 
· Against this backdrop, my Ministry has launched a project on minorities.
· A complex challenge, given the fact that minorities are such a broad category. 
· A complex challenge, given the fact that minorities are such a broad category.
The UN declaration mentions ethnic, national, religious and linguistic minorities. 
The UN declaration mentions ethnic, national, religious and linguistic minorities.
· We are of course not in a position to bring about significant changes in all these fields. 
· We are of course not in a position to bring about significant changes in all these fields.
Consequently, we have chosen to narrow the focus of our project to minorities in terms of religion or belief, well aware of the fact that we most likely will see an overlap with ethnic or national minorities. 
Consequently, we have chosen to narrow the focus of our project to minorities in terms of religion or belief, well aware of the fact that we most likely will see an overlap with ethnic or national minorities.
· We also know that sexual minorities are discriminated against within minorities, and this is a challenge we have to address as well. 
· We also know that sexual minorities are discriminated against within minorities, and this is a challenge we have to address as well.
· The essence of human rights is the protection of individuals. 
· The essence of human rights is the protection of individuals.
And a key factor for protecting minority groups is the rule of law. 
And a key factor for protecting minority groups is the rule of law.
Consequently, concerted efforts to promote the rule of law must lie at the heart of our project. 
Consequently, concerted efforts to promote the rule of law must lie at the heart of our project.
· Moreover, religious minorities are coming under greater pressure in these times of political and economic change. 
· Moreover, religious minorities are coming under greater pressure in these times of political and economic change.
This is exactly what we are seeing in the Middle East and North Africa. 
This is exactly what we are seeing in the Middle East and North Africa.
Consequently, it is important for the project to keep a close eye on this region. 
Consequently, it is important for the project to keep a close eye on this region.
· We have contacted all the relevant Norwegian embassies and asked them for information on the situation for minorities in their host countries. 
· We have contacted all the relevant Norwegian embassies and asked them for information on the situation for minorities in their host countries.
· Norway is a small country. 
· Norway is a small country.
There are limits to what we can achieve on our own. 
There are limits to what we can achieve on our own.
Hence, we are searching for partners internationally, through the UN, the Council of Europe and the OSCE, and we are asking whether there are gaps in the normative framework that should be filled or initiatives that should be taken. 
Hence, we are searching for partners internationally, through the UN, the Council of Europe and the OSCE, and we are asking whether there are gaps in the normative framework that should be filled or initiatives that should be taken.
· Civil society has vital competence and, even more important, contacts on the ground. 
· Civil society has vital competence and, even more important, contacts on the ground.
· In your discussions on discrimination, I urge you to give minorities proper attention. 
· In your discussions on discrimination, I urge you to give minorities proper attention.
Conclude: 
Conclude:
· Let me end my brief intervention by assuring you that the Norwegian Government will remain a strong partner in the fight against discrimination. 
· Let me end my brief intervention by assuring you that the Norwegian Government will remain a strong partner in the fight against discrimination.
· Thank you. 
· Thank you.
“Equality without borders” 
"Equality without borders"
Statement at Global Leader's meeting on gender equality - Beijing+20 
Statement at Global Leader's meeting on gender equality - Beijing+20
- We must redouble our efforts to promote women’s rights and gender equality 
- Vi må doble innsatsen for å fremme kvinners rettigheter og likestilling mellom kjønnene
Equity increase for Kommunalbanken 
Auka eigenkapital til Kommunalbanken
The Government proposes to increase the equity of Kommunalbanken by NOK 1,118 million. 
Regjeringa foreslår å styrke eigenkapitalen i Kommunalbanken med 1118 millionar kroner.
The municipalities need loans for the construction of schools, nursing homes and roads. 
Kommunane treng lån til utbygging av skular, sjukeheimar og vegar.
Kommunalbanken plays an important role in financing municipal infrastructure. 
Kommunalbanken spelar ei viktig rolle i finansiering av kommunal infrastruktur.
Meanwhile, the bank can continue to provide loans to municipalities. 
Samtidig kan banken framleis gje lån til kommunane.
With its increased equity, KBN will meet the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway’s new capital adequacy requirements. 
Med auka eigenkapital vil Kommunalbanken oppfylle Finanstilsynet sine nye krav om kapitaldekning.
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development’s media line: +47 22 24 25 00 
Kommunal- og regionaldepartementet sin pressetelefon: 22 24 25 00
The contract will be signed on 15 December. 
Kontraktsigneringa vil finne stad 15. desember
Press phone in the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development: +47 22 24 25 00. 
Pressetelefonen i Kommunal- og regionaldepartementet: 22 24 25 00.
Erik Solheim asks students for help 
Erik Solheim vil ha din hjelp
“We know that education is one of the most effective ways of creating development. 
- Vi vet at utdanning er en av de mest effektive måtene å skape utvikling på.
Education is a human right and is important for overcoming poverty. 
Utdanning er en menneskerett og er viktig for å komme ut av fattigdom.
I want to know more about what students have found out about education and development cooperation,” said Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim. 
Jeg vil vite mer om hva studenter har funnet ut om utdanning og utviklingssamarbeid, sier miljø- og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim.
He is also asking for their ideas on what development cooperation in the field of education should focus on. 
Samtidig ber han studentene komme med oppfordringer om hva han bør fokusere på i utdanningsbistanden.
I need input from Norwegian students in this respect,” said Mr Solheim. 
Her trenger jeg innspill fra norske studenter, sier Solheim.
Norway allocates NOK 1 billion for girls’ education 
Milliard til utdanning for jenter
Erik Solheim opens consulate general in Guanzhou 
Solheim åpner generalkonsulat i Guangzhou
Mr Solheim commented, “This is a step forward in relation to the Norwegian Government’s increased focus on China. 
- Dette er et ledd i regjeringens satsing på Kina.
Allow me first to welcome each and every one of you to this conference on European jihadism. 
Allow me first to welcome each and every one of you to this conference on European jihadism.
Especially, I would like to thank our eminent people at FFI for organising this event. 
Especially, I would like to thank our eminent people at FFI for organising this event.
Our researchers at the TERRA project provide both Norway and a broader international audience with highly valuable insights into the challenges posed by terrorism and extremism. 
Our researchers at the TERRA project provide both Norway and a broader international audience with highly valuable insights into the challenges posed by terrorism and extremism.
Furthermore, I would like to thank all the panelists and experts for taking the time to be with us here today. 
Furthermore, I would like to thank all the panelists and experts for taking the time to be with us here today.
The timeliness and relevance of this conference is striking. 
The timeliness and relevance of this conference is striking.
But perhaps even more so, the level of expertise gathered in this room is striking. 
But perhaps even more so, the level of expertise gathered in this room is striking.
After the horrifying attacks in Paris last year and more recently in Brussels, it was broadly recognised that Europe had a problem with jihadi militancy. 
After the horrifying attacks in Paris last year and more recently in Brussels, it was broadly recognised that Europe had a problem with jihadi militancy.
Since then, things have hardly turned for the better. 
Since then, things have hardly turned for the better.
This summer saw men, women, and children in Nice brutally mowed-down by an ISIL-inspired terrorist, killing 85 people and injuring many more, Muslims and non-Muslims alike. 
This summer saw men, women, and children in Nice brutally mowed-down by an ISIL-inspired terrorist, killing 85 people and injuring many more, Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
Shortly after, Germany experienced a series of terror attacks, most notably the Munich shooting and the Ansbach suicide bomb. 
Shortly after, Germany experienced a series of terror attacks, most notably the Munich shooting and the Ansbach suicide bomb.
These incidents are symptoms of larger forces that are at play. 
These incidents are symptoms of larger forces that are at play.
Such forces include geopolitical, technological, cultural, and economic factors. 
Such forces include geopolitical, technological, cultural, and economic factors.
I will give you my analysis of the situation, and also outline some of the policies that Western nations are pursuing, and should be pursuing, in response to these challenges. 
I will give you my analysis of the situation, and also outline some of the policies that Western nations are pursuing, and should be pursuing, in response to these challenges.
The international context 
The international context
The international context is important here. 
The international context is important here.
The evolution of Islamist militancy in Europe is occurring against a complex international backdrop. 
The evolution of Islamist militancy in Europe is occurring against a complex international backdrop.
The rise of new powers, and especially China, is today’s most defining theme in international politics. 
The rise of new powers, and especially China, is today’s most defining theme in international politics.
Behind this shift is 50 years of high economic growth in large parts of Asia. 
Behind this shift is 50 years of high economic growth in large parts of Asia.
Economic power will likely in time translate into greater strategic power and influence. 
Economic power will likely in time translate into greater strategic power and influence.
With the rise of new powers, there is always the chance of new tensions arising, with the possibility of ensuing conflicts. 
With the rise of new powers, there is always the chance of new tensions arising, with the possibility of ensuing conflicts.
How the rise of these powers is managed is crucial to preserving international stability. 
How the rise of these powers is managed is crucial to preserving international stability.
This is often portrayed as escaping the “Thucydides Trap”. 
This is often portrayed as escaping the “Thucydides Trap”.
On Europe’s eastern flank, we see a more unpredictable Russia with greater military capabilities. 
On Europe’s eastern flank, we see a more unpredictable Russia with greater military capabilities.
With the unlawful annexation of Crimea, and the continuing destabilisation of eastern Ukraine, Russia has shown a willingness to use military power to uphold its interests in Europe and change international borders. 
With the unlawful annexation of Crimea, and the continuing destabilisation of eastern Ukraine, Russia has shown a willingness to use military power to uphold its interests in Europe and change international borders.
We also see an increased Russian ambition in other geographical areas, such as in the Middle East. 
We also see an increased Russian ambition in other geographical areas, such as in the Middle East.
And in the Middle East, the state system established by France and Britain in the early twentieth century, and upheld by the US after 1945, is crumbling. 
And in the Middle East, the state system established by France and Britain in the early twentieth century, and upheld by the US after 1945, is crumbling.
Terrorist organisations such as Al-Qaida and ISIL have attempted to fill the power vacuum left behind. 
Terrorist organisations such as Al-Qaida and ISIL have attempted to fill the power vacuum left behind.
The withdrawal of the US and European states, has led regional powers to strengthen their role and influence in the region – a region that is marred by the Shite-Sunni-divide. 
The withdrawal of the US and European states, has led regional powers to strengthen their role and influence in the region – a region that is marred by the Shite-Sunni-divide.
The Syrian civil war is in its sixth year, and the human tragedy is only growing. 
The Syrian civil war is in its sixth year, and the human tragedy is only growing.
The situation is also severe in Yemen and Iraq, where governments amid civil war are only partially in control of their own territories. 
The situation is also severe in Yemen and Iraq, where governments amid civil war are only partially in control of their own territories.
ISIL has taken advantage of the instability and warlordism in post-Gadaffi Libya to establish their presence. 
ISIL has taken advantage of the instability and warlordism in post-Gadaffi Libya to establish their presence.
As the group is experiencing setbacks in Libya, its fighters are trickling into neighbouring countries. 
As the group is experiencing setbacks in Libya, its fighters are trickling into neighbouring countries.
Nor is the situation in Mali, South Sudan, or Somalia reason for much comfort. 
Nor is the situation in Mali, South Sudan, or Somalia reason for much comfort.
Several high-profile terrorist attacks risk scaring away tourists and investors from Tunisia, the only successful democratic transition after the Arab Spring. 
Several high-profile terrorist attacks risk scaring away tourists and investors from Tunisia, the only successful democratic transition after the Arab Spring.
The situation in Europe 
The situation in Europe
The state of the European project is also a cause for some concern. 
The state of the European project is also a cause for some concern.
The economic crisis and some negative effects of globalisation are felt in parts of Europe. 
The economic crisis and some negative effects of globalisation are felt in parts of Europe.
In some areas, people are experiencing wage stagnation, workplace insecurity, and falling or stagnant living standards. 
In some areas, people are experiencing wage stagnation, workplace insecurity, and falling or stagnant living standards.
Little or no productivity growth contributes to poor long-term growth outlooks. 
Little or no productivity growth contributes to poor long-term growth outlooks.
High public debt levels and record-low interest rates leave policy makers with few options to combat the next economic crisis. 
High public debt levels and record-low interest rates leave policy makers with few options to combat the next economic crisis.
European politics is at risk of being seen as an elitist project. 
European politics is at risk of being seen as an elitist project.
And we risk having to abandon the expectations of ever-growing prosperity. 
And we risk having to abandon the expectations of ever-growing prosperity.
Parts of Europe’s population are on their way of being less well-off than the generation of their parents. 
Parts of Europe’s population are on their way of being less well-off than the generation of their parents.
And in addition to economic insecurity, I would highlight the political currents in parts of Europe: Anti-establishment, re-nationalisation and lack of trust in democratic institutions, coupled with fears of unregulated immigration. 
And in addition to economic insecurity, I would highlight the political currents in parts of Europe: Anti-establishment, re-nationalisation and lack of trust in democratic institutions, coupled with fears of unregulated immigration.
Countering the jihadist threat 
Countering the jihadist threat
Terrorist organisations continue to exploit absence of effective state institutions. 
Terrorist organisations continue to exploit absence of effective state institutions.
The organisations are evolving as a consequence of changing conditions on the ground and counter-terrorism efforts. 
The organisations are evolving as a consequence of changing conditions on the ground and counter-terrorism efforts.
The front-line in the terrorism battle is South and Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. 
The front-line in the terrorism battle is South and Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.
But also countries such as Turkey, Bangladesh, and Egypt have recently seen an increase in terrorist attacks and activity. 
But also countries such as Turkey, Bangladesh, and Egypt have recently seen an increase in terrorist attacks and activity.
Although not the most affected, the threat from terrorism in Europe is serious and complex. 
Although not the most affected, the threat from terrorism in Europe is serious and complex.
It has local, national, regional, and international dimensions. 
It has local, national, regional, and international dimensions.
Even a defence minister would have to concede that the military is not the primary tool to solve these issues. 
Even a defence minister would have to concede that the military is not the primary tool to solve these issues.
But military forces and capabilities play an important supporting role. 
But military forces and capabilities play an important supporting role.
And any use of military force must be fully aligned and coordinated with political and economic measures. 
And any use of military force must be fully aligned and coordinated with political and economic measures.
In our local communities, efforts to prevent radicalisation are vital. 
In our local communities, efforts to prevent radicalisation are vital.
Offering job and career opportunities to marginalised groups is important. 
Offering job and career opportunities to marginalised groups is important.
Unequal societies are likely to be more polarised and present a more fertile breeding ground for radicalisation. 
Unequal societies are likely to be more polarised and present a more fertile breeding ground for radicalisation.
The disbelief in and detachment from a common national identity are likely further radicalising factors. 
The disbelief in and detachment from a common national identity are likely further radicalising factors.
Technology supplants the need of potential homegrown terrorists and “lone wolfs” physically to meet with representatives of terrorist organisations. 
Technology supplants the need of potential homegrown terrorists and “lone wolfs” physically to meet with representatives of terrorist organisations.
Many individuals become radicalised through online meetings or propaganda. 
Many individuals become radicalised through online meetings or propaganda.
We cannot allow the extremist narrative to be unopposed. 
We cannot allow the extremist narrative to be unopposed.
This government launched in 2014, a comprehensive national plan to combat radicalisation and violent extremism. 
This government launched in 2014, a comprehensive national plan to combat radicalisation and violent extremism.
This was an important contribution in our efforts to secure important national values, such as democracy, human rights, and the safety of our citizens. 
This was an important contribution in our efforts to secure important national values, such as democracy, human rights, and the safety of our citizens.
At the national level, intelligence and security agencies play an important role. 
At the national level, intelligence and security agencies play an important role.
Many European nations, including Norway, are increasing financing of agencies that have a role in detecting and preventing terrorist plots. 
Many European nations, including Norway, are increasing financing of agencies that have a role in detecting and preventing terrorist plots.
But governments also need to find a way to balance necessary intelligence and surveillance activities with civil liberties and privacy concerns to prevent a “garrison state”. 
But governments also need to find a way to balance necessary intelligence and surveillance activities with civil liberties and privacy concerns to prevent a “garrison state”.
Particular attention must be given to foreign fighters, who represent a threat both in the conflict theater and potentially upon their return to Europe. 
Particular attention must be given to foreign fighters, who represent a threat both in the conflict theater and potentially upon their return to Europe.
There is a clear need to increase cooperation between European border police and intelligence services. 
There is a clear need to increase cooperation between European border police and intelligence services.
Furthermore, we will likely have to see more intra-European cooperation on military technology and capabilities. 
Furthermore, we will likely have to see more intra-European cooperation on military technology and capabilities.
Reinvigorating Europe’s economy is vital to prevent radicalisation. 
Reinvigorating Europe’s economy is vital to prevent radicalisation.
Internationally, the most pressing issue is to stabilise and prop-up weak and failing states. 
Internationally, the most pressing issue is to stabilise and prop-up weak and failing states.
A belt of instability stretches from the Sahel in the west to Afghanistan in the east. 
A belt of instability stretches from the Sahel in the west to Afghanistan in the east.
What matters the most is to establish good governance and build robust national security sectors. 
What matters the most is to establish good governance and build robust national security sectors.
Governmental corruption and sectarianism are in many cases feeding terrorist and extremist propaganda and support. 
Governmental corruption and sectarianism are in many cases feeding terrorist and extremist propaganda and support.
In this brave new world, we need to realise the limits of military power alone. 
In this brave new world, we need to realise the limits of military power alone.
To solve today’s global security challenges we need a comprehensive approach, aligning political, developmental, and military measures. 
To solve today’s global security challenges we need a comprehensive approach, aligning political, developmental, and military measures.
We need to boost our efforts to prevent trafficking and smuggling of personnel and equipment used by terrorist and insurgent organisations. 
We need to boost our efforts to prevent trafficking and smuggling of personnel and equipment used by terrorist and insurgent organisations.
We need to improve our understanding of their financial structures and cut off their economic lifelines. 
We need to improve our understanding of their financial structures and cut off their economic lifelines.
The EU possesses many of the soft-power tools; NATO most of the hard-power ones. 
The EU possesses many of the soft-power tools; NATO most of the hard-power ones.
Close cooperation between the EU and NATO is therefore necessary. 
Close cooperation between the EU and NATO is therefore necessary.
To succeed, we also need to increase our cooperation with local partners and regional organisations, such as the African Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council. 
To succeed, we also need to increase our cooperation with local partners and regional organisations, such as the African Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council.