Former Minister Vidar Helgesen's Speeches and Statements
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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.