Speeches and articles by Minister of EEA and EU Affairs
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German – Norwegian relations within European Climate and Energy Policies
Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen gave this address at a Norwegian-German energy conference in Oslo 10 November supported by the German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce.
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Biannual address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters
Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen gave this biannual address to the Storting 3 November 2015.
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The U.K., EU and Norway: The Troubling Search for Alternatives
As the U.K. debates its relationship with Europe, the key question is: what are the alternatives to membership? Some see the Norwegian model as an option. Prime Minister David Cameron recently pointed to some of the disadvantages. Here's how we see it.
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Europe in transition – Norway and Europe in an age of global shifts
Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen's speech at the Nupi conference "Europe in transition - Small states and Europe in an age of global shifts", 8 October 2015.
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Commemorative event
Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen's speech at an event commemorating the first meeting on 12.01.1953 of the Government of the Republic of Estonia in Exile.
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Speech at the European Fish Processors Association
'So, I reiterate; the outlook for our future seafood trade is promising! We would like to see more and freer markets in Europe because we believe that will benefit us all. This is a strong priority for the government of Norway', Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen said in his speech at the AIPCE's (European Fish Processors Association) meeting in Bergen on 25 September 2015.
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Opening of the Brussels Offices of NTNU, University of Bergen an SINTEF
Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen's speech at the opening of the Brussels Offices of NTNU, University of Bergen an SINTEF on 22 September 2015.
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Opening of the Exhibition «Yiddish far ale – Jiddish for alle»
Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen's opening statement to the exhibition "Yiddish far ale - Jiddish for alle" at The Center for Studies of the Holocaust and Religious Minorities in Oslo 3 September.
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Foreword to the EEA Grants Annual Report 2014-2015
Through the European Economic Area (EEA) and Norway Grants, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway make an important contribution to strengthening economic and social cohesion and strengthening bilateral relations in the EEA. The past year has been one of delivery. From the early results coming through, we can start to see how the programmes are generating positive change, write the EEA Ministers from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway in the foreword to the annual report.
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Young people entering the European housing market
Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen's speech at the UIPI (Union International Proprietere International) Conference in Oslo 26 June 2015.
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Norway’s Arctic Policy
Minister Vidar Helgesen's speech at the seminar on research, innovation and space technology in the High North. The seminar was arranged by the Norwegian EU delegation in cooperation with the Research Council of Norway, the Norwegian Space Centre and the North Norway European Office.
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Private Sector Development in Developing Countries
Minister Vidar Helgesen's introductory speech at the seminar «Jobs for the Poor: The Role of Private Sector Development» at the Christian Michelsen Institute.
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EUICT15
State Secretary Vidar Helgesen's speech at the conference on European ICT-policy held in Oslo on 26 May 2015.
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Address on Important EU and EEA Matters
'The world around us is changing dramatically, in ways that have important implications for our security, our climate, our economy and our welfare. It is vital that we address these changes in cooperation with our closest allies and partners in the international community', said Minister Vidar Helgesen in his address.
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Dialogue on Enhancing India-Norway Trade and Economic Relations
Minister Vidar Helgesen's introduction to the roundtable with Norwegian and Indian Business in India 18 April 2015.
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Norway in Asia. The Norwegian economy in transition – possibilities and challenges
Minister Vidar Helgesen's introduction to the Norway-Asia Business Summit in India 17 April 2015.
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Norway in Asia - what in it for us?
Minister Vidar Helgesen's concluding address at the Norway-Asia Business Summit in India 17 April 2015.
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European leadership in a time of crisis
'With the current critical situation in Europe, I am really looking forward to hearing his (Edgars Rinkevics) perspectives on the European role and the need for European leadership in addressing these challenges', said Minister Vidar Helgesen in his introduction of the Latvian foreign minister at Norwegian Institute of International Affairs' seminar 19 March.
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Brexit: a Norwegian view
'British leadership is needed to help Europe become stronger, more free and more prosperous', writes Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen in this article.
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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Latvia-Norway Business Forum
Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen's speech at the opening of the "Latvia-Norway Business Forum" in Oslo 18 March 2015.
By Former Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen , Former Minister at the Office of the Prime Minister Vidar Helgesen