International Conference on Right-wing Extremism and Hate Crime in Europe and Beyond

On 14 May, international experts and stakeholders will gather in Oslo for a two-day conference on right-wing extremism and hate crime directed towards minorities in Europe and beyond.

Last updated: 22/03/2013 //

Norway is mobilising against hate speech in Europe. Through the EEA and Norway Grants we have entered into a strategic partnership with the Council of Europe’s youth project on combating hate speech online launched this week.

Last updated: 14/12/2012 //

Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg commented, “After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the EU continued to safeguard peace by enlarging the union to include the new democracies of Central and Eastern Europe. These are projects of historical significance that have helped to secure peace and stability in Europe.”

How to tackle and combat hate speech online is the topic of a two-day conference in Budapest from Tuesday 27 November 2012. Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland and chairman of the Open Society Institute George Soros will be the keynote speakers. Closing remarks will be given by the Norwegian State Secretary Torgeir Larsen.

Prime Minister Stoltenberg congratulates the EU on the award of the Nobel Peace Prize

Last updated: 12/10/2012 //

“On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate the European Union on the award of the Nobel Peace Prize for 2012. Today’s announcement is clear recognition of the significance of the EU for ensuring lasting stability and security in Europe,” Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg said. In its announcement of this year’s award, the Norwegian Nobel Committee refers to the fact that...

International Conference on Right-wing Extremism and Hate Crime in Europe and Beyond

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Prime Minister Stoltenberg congratulates the EU on the award of the Nobel Peace Prize

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