Unfortunately, religion, like patriotism, is easy to misuse for political purposes.

We have to find compromises. That's the way it is in Norway.

If each of us is to feel that he or she is valued, this calls for more than public funding.

It is typically Norwegian to be good

Terrorism is contempt for human dignity.

Extremists and populist movements are exploiting people's fear of those who are not like us. We can see the consequences in the form of terrorism and racially motivated violence.

We must remember that politics is more than a power game. The core of politics in my view is to serve our citizens, to serve our fellow human beings.