Let us not forget that the European Community started as a project for peace after the terrible Second World War. And today people take for granted the freedom to travel, to study, to work abroad. And the citizens of one country have almost exactly the same rights as another country.

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.

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

I am a very committed European.

Climate action is central for the future of our planet.

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.