A new state, if it wants to join the European Union, has to apply to become a member of the European Union like any state.

I think diversity can also be a resource, an asset, especially in a world that is becoming globalized, to deal with difference, to deal with variety, to deal with complexity.

What people call serendipity sometimes is just having your eyes open.

Norway or Switzerland are two marvelous countries, I very much admire, the most advanced countries in the world in fact with great qualities of life.

Financial transaction tax raises problems of competition.

Norwegian legislation is more in conformity with the rules of the European Union than most member states.

The euro area must not be treated as an "opt out" from the European Union.