On 28.07.2010 "Norway and the EU have reached agreement on a financial contribution of close to NOK 15 billion for the period 2009–2014. “We are pleased that the new agreement on EEA financial mechanisms can finally be signed. This is a substantial contribution to reducing social and economic disparities in Europe,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
03/08/2010
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Norway will now enter into a dialogue with all the beneficiary states regarding the areas to be covered in the respective countries. It is natural that the various countries have different profiles and priorities. After agreement has been reached with the individual beneficiary states on allocation of funds in the various priority sectors, the next phase will be the rollout of the programmes. Calls for proposals and programme plans are expected to be issued beginning in 2011.