Speeches and articles by Minister of EEA and EU Affairs
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Norwegian–German Energy Partnership: for a strong and competitive Europe
'Our two countries enjoy close relations on a broad range of topics, included energy. More often than not, we see eye to eye on international issues and have a shared approach to major challenges', said Minister of EEA and EU affairs Vidar Helgesen in his statement at an energy conference in Berlin.
By Former Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen , Former Minister at the Office of the Prime Minister Vidar Helgesen
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Why a country outside the EU thinks an EU member state should not leave
' When we make choices about the future of Europe, it is worth considering what political forces will see themselves served by a weaker Europe and a weaker EU. British leadership is needed to help Europe counter such forces and emerge stronger, more free and more prosperous', said Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen in his speech at British Influence in London.
By Former Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen , Former Minister at the Office of the Prime Minister Vidar Helgesen
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Why Britain should not leave the EU to be like Norway
'When we make decisions about the future of Europe, we need to bear in mind the political forces that are likely to benefit from a weaker Europe and a weaker EU. There can be no doubt that more British influence is better for Europe than less', writes Vidar Helgesen, Norwegian Minister of EEA and EU Affairs.
By Former Minister at the Office of the Prime Minister Vidar Helgesen , Former Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen
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Faces of diversity
This is Vidar Helgesen's foreword in the catalogue for the Sea Change exhibition that opened in Oslo 12 January. Sea Change is a photo documentary about young Europeans.
By Former Minister at the Office of the Prime Minister Vidar Helgesen , Former Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen
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Address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters
'The EU is effectively Norway’s domestic market. This is why it is crucial for us that Europe can compete successfully on the global stage', Minister of EEA and EU Affairs, Vidar Helgesen said in his address to Storting om 20 November 2014.
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Address at Norwegian–Ukrainian Business Forum
'We note and welcome the fact that Ukraine has started to purchase gas from Norwegian exporters. The gas sales agreement is a purely commercial deal, made possible by the pipeline connection between Slovakia and Ukraine and direct contact between exporters and importers. But it demonstrates how energy infrastructure builds energy security', said Minister Vidar Helgesen in his address at the energy session.
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Community of Democracies
Speech by Minister Vidar Helgesen (at the margins of the UN General Assembly) in New York on 25 September 2014.
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Address at the Estonian–Norwegian Business Forum
- The synergy that can be achieved by bringing together Estonian ICT expertise and Norwegian experience in the field of green technology makes us confident that we can develop successful solutions not only for Estonia and Norway, but also for third markets, said Minsiter Vidar Helgesen in his address at the forum.
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Europe – 25 year after the fall of the Berlin Wall
'This year - 2014 - is a year of anniversaries. A year in which to commemorate events of pivotal importance for Europe, as both a geographical and a political entity', said Minister Vidar Helgesen in his opening address at the Europe Conference 2014 in Oslo 2 September.
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EU: Time to stand up for the liberal society
'As we approach the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the EU should demonstrate in no uncertain terms that it will not accept the re-establishment of an illiberal state within its borders', writes Minister Vidar Helgesen in a letter in Financial Times - about today's political situation in Hungary.
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EEA and Norway Grants post-2014
'Pleased to welcome you to this consultation on the shaping of the future of the EEA and Norway Grants, which are an instrument for solidarity and cooperation in Europe', said Minister Vidar Helgesen at a high level round table about how to stimulate innovation, growth and jobs.
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Address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters
'The EEA Agreement has allowed Norway to fulfil its main objective, namely to ensure that Norway can participate in the internal market, and benefit from the free movement of goods, services, capital and persons. We see the results of this every day in our daily lives, in our work and in our business activities', said EU Minister Vidar Helgesen in his address.
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Statement at the EEA Council Meeting
'1 January marked the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of the EEA Agreement. The Agreement fulfils its main objective, to include all EU and EEA EFTA countries in the internal market, with the free movement of goods, services, capital and persons', said Minister Vidar Helgesen in his statement.
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Europe Day 2014
'Both the financial crisis and Russia’s annexation of Crimea are poignant reminders that we should not take peace, prosperity and the rule of law in Europe for granted. To me, this is what European integration - and Europe Day - are all about', Minister of EEA and EU Affairs, Vidar Helgesen said in his speech at the Europe Day 2014 in Oslo on 9 May.
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The Anniversary Year 1814 – 1989 – 1994 – 2014
"As minister responsible for EEA and EU affairs, my basic starting point is that the EEA Agreement and all our other 73 agreements with the EU allow Norway to take part in the European cooperation and to provide input in key policy areas", Vidar Helgesen said in his ARENA Lecture in Oslo on 4 March 2014.
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In times of crisis, we must safeguard free movement
"Sir, Free movement of persons is the essence of European citizenship. All EU and European Economic Area citizens have and must have the right to move freely across the EU and EEA countries as tourists, for business, to study - or to seek work", writes Vidar Helgesen in this article together with Sweden's and Finland's Ministers for EU; Birgitta Ohlsson and Alexander Stubb.
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Address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters, 21 November 2013
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Norway's statement in the debate at the EEA council's meeting
"In concluding, let me emphasis my Government’s commitment to reinforce our participation in developing a European framework for climate and energy policies up to and beyond 2020", said Vidar Helgesen in the debate at the EEA council's meeting.
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Norway's main statement at the EEA council's meeting
- I hope and believe that we together will be able to address the outstanding issues within reasonable time. By all parties being pragmatic and showing the necessary flexibility, satisfactory solutions for all parties should be within reach, said Vidar Helgesen in his main statementat the meeting.