Foreign Minister Støre presents Norwegian position at EEA Council meeting

French translation of the Press release (pdf)

 

In connection with today’s meeting of the EEA Council in Brussels, Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre informed the EU of Norway’s position on the EU’s Third Postal Directive.

“There are weighty grounds for why Norway is unable to incorporate this directive. For the Government it is important to maintain mail distribution six days a week, uniform postage rates and decent working conditions and pay for Posten Norge’s employees. There is justified doubt as to whether the Third Postal Directive would provide for this,” said Foreign Minister Støre.

“I took the opportunity to present Norway’s view at this meeting of the EEA Council. The EU took note of Norway’s position and invited us to talks to discuss our objections. We have accepted this invitation,” said the Foreign Minister, adding that he anticipated that such talks could start before the summer.