«Voluntary return is the preferred option, but forced returns must be used if deemed necessary», says 🇳🇴 Min. of Justice Astri Aas-Hansen, working with @consilium.europa.eu to reduce irregular migration. She also discussed European preparedness and gender-based violence with @hadjalahbib.bsky.social.
How can the proposed AgoraEU programme be further improved? 📢
Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway highlight 4 priorities in a new position paper. At a time of growing pressure on democratic institutions, cooperation across the 30 EEA States is more important than ever.
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Strengthening defense & space cooperation has rapidly become a core component of European security and resilience.
Companies like Kongsberg has the tech and innovative edge to play a key role.
Good to meet the leadership team in Brussels today 🇳🇴🇪🇺
#Norway #EU #StandWithUkraine #StrongerTogether
«Technology knows no boundaries, and because Norway is a small country we need to work together», says 🇳🇴 Minister of Digitalization Karianne Tung about online fraud and the need to protect minors online, having met with reps from @ec.europa.eu and @euparliament.bsky.social.
How can we make Europe’s construction sites greener? 🚜
Construction machinery is a significant and often overlooked source of emissions. Yesterday we discussed how to accelerate the shift to zero-emissions machinery and the need for measures at EU-level 🇪🇺
A key opportunity for climate action🌱
24/02 🇺🇦 Four years since Russia's illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. See the message from Norway’s and Ukraine’s Ambassadors to the EU @anderseide.bsky.social and Vsevolod Chentsov.
@eudiplomacy.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu @consilium.europa.eu
Four years since russia’s unlawful full-scale invasion. Four years of senseless killing and destruction.
Four years of russian war crimes, of utter moral decay from putin and his accomplices.
Four years of heroic 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 resistance, defending freedom and democracy for all of us.
Slava Ukraini!
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🇪🇺🤝🇳🇴 Partners, neighbours and friends.
For over three decades, the European Economic Area Agreement has served as the bedrock of our close cooperation.
As discussed with PM Støre, Norway is a key partner for European and international stability. Our commitment to further deepening our relationship is steadfast.
Great to see EU and Norway’s cooperation in action during my visits to the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI), the CBRNE Centre and Oslo University Hospital.
From cutting-edge research and innovation in the defence industry to cooperation on preparedness and resilience, our enduring partnership is a win-win for both the EU and Norway, built on shared expertise, trust, and common strategic interests.
My sincere gratitude goes to the dedicated doctors and nurses at Oslo University Hospital, who have treated hundreds of evacuated Ukrainian patients since the beginning of the war.
Dear Prime Minister Støre, thank you for your hospitality and for the warm welcome to Norway!
We very much value Norway’s continued support to Europe’s security.
At a time when multilateralism is under increasing pressure, the strong and enduring partnership between the 🇪🇺 and 🇳🇴 is more important than ever.
Wishing you a productive and enjoyable visit, EU Council President António Costa 🇳🇴🇪🇺
– Possessing advanced systems is not sufficient to counter hybrid drone threats on its own, says Tetiana Ostra of
Boryviter Military School, highlighting trained personnel, system integration and continuous learning.
Important discussions at Norway House, together with
our Ukrainian allies 🇳🇴🇺🇦
Pertinent analysis indeed. More pressure is needed, way to go! Norway is aligned with all EU sanction packages 🇪🇺🇳🇴
At today’s EEA Joint Committee meeting in Brussels, 88 legal acts were added, mostly strengthening food safety, plus finance, transport, chemicals, and animal feed 🤝
Norway spoke on behalf of the EEA EFTA States and updated the EU on the EEA & Norway Grants for 2021–2028 🇪🇺🇳🇴
Patient no. 500 evacuated from 🇺🇦 to 🇳🇴. Norway has now received 504 patients via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, among the highest in Europe. Weekly medical evacuation flights since 2022 are helping ease pressure on Ukraine’s health system. Read more👉 bit.ly/4qpgEsa
Norwegian Minister of Health Jan Christian Vestre in Brussels to discuss health preparedness with @ec.europa.eu Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social and global health resilience with Commissioner Jozef Síkela. Also meeting with Belgian Minister of Health on joint efforts in the health sector 🩺🤝
Highly productive meeting today with Chair of the EU Military Committee, General Seán Clancy. With shared values and strong partnership Norway and the EU will continue to work hard together to strengthen Europe’s security, resilience and defense readiness 🇳🇴🇪🇺 #StrongerTogether
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– In these times of geopolitical uncertainty, it is good to have Norway as part of our European family […] We will now work even more closely together as we step up our collective efforts on the Arctic and Arctic security, says @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
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In these times of geopolitical uncertainty, it is good to have Norway as part of our European family.
I had an excellent exchange with the Norwegian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence.
Norway is already an integral pillar of European security and defence, with Norwegian companies participating in SAFE joint procurement.
We will now work even more closely together as we step up our collective efforts on the Arctic and Arctic security.
Side by side 🇳🇴🇪🇺
The Norwegian Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee met @ec.europa.eu's @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social to discuss Norway–EU relations, security and defence, hybrid threats, preparedness and competitiveness in AI and trade.
Decarbonization of the Norwegian ferry industry has been made possible thanks to political will, as well as a fully integrated European electric ferry value chain. This was the key take away from the Norwegian “Ferrytale” discussion at Norway House today #GreenAlliance
@anderseide.bsky.social
The Energy and Environment Committee of the Norwegian Parliament visited Brussels this week.
Among the stops were NATO, the European Commission, and the European Parliament.
@ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu @stortinget.no
Clean energy technologies, critical raw materials and green maritime corridors were among the topics discussed in the Green Alliance between 🇪🇺 and 🇳🇴 today.
«By putting together the strengths of the EU and Norway, we can make it together», says Diana Acconcia from The European Commission 💪
While others may wobble, Norway and the EU are staying the course on climate action & green transition.
Today’s 🇪🇺🇳🇴Green Alliance dialogue demonstrated once again strong ambition, commitment and determination💪🌿
#ClimateAction #Innovation #Growth #Competitiveness
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