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Iceland's Prime Minister Halldór Ásgrímsson re-elected as chairman of his party (Photo: Nordic Council / Magnus Fröderberg)

Norway hints at EU membership talks after 2007

Norway might resume discussions on EU membership after 2007, according to Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik.

After closely following this weekend's heated EU debate in Iceland, Mr Bondevik personally phoned Icelandic Prime Minister Halldór Ásgrímsson to keep abreast of the latest developments.

He said that developments in Iceland could influence the Norwegian debate, according to NRK.

Iceland’s ruling Progressive Party decided after tough discussions at a general meeting...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

Iceland's Prime Minister Halldór Ásgrímsson re-elected as chairman of his party (Photo: Nordic Council / Magnus Fröderberg)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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