23/06/2006: PARTICIPATION OF MARIE PANAYOTOPOULOS-CASSIOTOU MEP IN A VISIT TO OSLO WITH THE DELEGATION FOR RELATIONS WITH SWITZERLAND, ICELAND, NORWAY AND THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA
The European Parliament Delegation for relations with Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and the European Economic Area visited Oslo from 19 to 21 June on the occasion of the 23rd EU-Norway interparliamentary meeting. The visit of the delegation, which was composed of Mrs Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou on behalf of the EPP-ED Group as well as of other members from various political groups, aimed at presenting the economic and political situation of Norway and to exchange points of view on a certain number of policies which are of common interest to the EU and Norway. The enlargement of the EEA, the European Neighbourhood Policy, the Northern Dimension, security and defence, energy and environment and finally the fisheries policy, were among the topics discussed. As far as fisheries are concerned, the interparliamentary meeting gave the oopportunity to address the dispute between the EU and Norway on salmon prices and the latter's recourse to the WTO.
During its visit, the EP Delegation met with the President and Vice-President of the Norwegian Parliament, Members of Parliament and representatives of the European Commission.
The discussions focused on the relations which have been established between the EU and Norway within the framework of the EEA Agreement which came into force in January 1994. In accordance with this Agreement, EU legislation relating to the internal market, with the exception of agriculture and fisheries management, has been extended to Norway and therefore the principles of free movement of persons, goods, services and capital are also applicable. Views were also exchanged on the agreement between the EU and Norway as to the application and development of the Schengen Convention as well as the eventual accession of Norway to the EU, considering the constant extension of its scope of activities.
Mrs Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou congratulated the organisers of the visit and stated that the strengthening of the links between the EU and Norway - a country which enjoys a strong economy and abundant natural resources - increases the possibilities of growth and development both bilaterally and within the EEA.
The European Parliament Delegation for relations with Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and the European Economic Area visited Oslo from 19 to 21 June on the occasion of the 23rd EU-Norway interparliamentary meeting. The visit of the delegation, which was composed of Mrs Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou on behalf of the EPP-ED Group as well as of other members from various political groups, aimed at presenting the economic and political situation of Norway and to exchange points of view on a certain number of policies which are of common interest to the EU and Norway. The enlargement of the EEA, the European Neighbourhood Policy, the Northern Dimension, security and defence, energy and environment and finally the fisheries policy, were among the topics discussed. As far as fisheries are concerned, the interparliamentary meeting gave the oopportunity to address the dispute between the EU and Norway on salmon prices and the latter's recourse to the WTO.
During its visit, the EP Delegation met with the President and Vice-President of the Norwegian Parliament, Members of Parliament and representatives of the European Commission.
The discussions focused on the relations which have been established between the EU and Norway within the framework of the EEA Agreement which came into force in January 1994. In accordance with this Agreement, EU legislation relating to the internal market, with the exception of agriculture and fisheries management, has been extended to Norway and therefore the principles of free movement of persons, goods, services and capital are also applicable. Views were also exchanged on the agreement between the EU and Norway as to the application and development of the Schengen Convention as well as the eventual accession of Norway to the EU, considering the constant extension of its scope of activities.
Mrs Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou congratulated the organisers of the visit and stated that the strengthening of the links between the EU and Norway - a country which enjoys a strong economy and abundant natural resources - increases the possibilities of growth and development both bilaterally and within the EEA.
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