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Date:
11. August 2026, 15.30-16.30
Language:
English
Location:
Kulturkammeret (Hjertekammeret)
Nedre Tyholmsvei 6
4836 Tyholmen
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Note: This event is part of Arendalsuka!
For decades, Norwegian industry has relied on stable framework conditions, open markets, and affordable energy to remain competitive. The EEA Agreement has enabled close integration into European value chains.
This is particularly evident in the close industrial cooperation between Norway and its key trading partner, Germany. Norwegian raw materials, industrial inputs, and energy are vital to German industry, while German technology, capital, and market access drive value creation in Norway.
Today, European industry is facing a new reality: Geopolitical uncertainty, rising protectionism, and high energy prices are challenging the foundations of these value chains.
Industrial competitiveness is high on the EU agenda, and several new initiatives will also affect Norwegian industry. At the same time, Europe is placing greater emphasis on strategic autonomy and a “Europe first” approach.
How will these developments shape German-Norwegian industrial cooperation?
And how can both countries continue to create mutual value in a rapidly changing European landscape?
Join our discussion!
Speakers:
- Cecilie Myrseth, Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry
- Nicolas de La Grandville, EU-Ambassador to Norway
- Harald Solberg, CEO Norsk industri
- Eivind Kallevik, CEO Hydro
- TBC: Rheinmetall Nordic
WELCOME TO ARENDALSUKA 2026
Arendalsuka is the largest political gathering in Norway, held annually since 2012. The event’s mission is clear: strengthen the belief in political empowerment and democracy through open debate and involvement.
Arendalsuka is the result of co-creation between national and local political parties, NGO's, universities, research institutions, private companies, and the Municipality of Arendal.
Arendalsuka takes place every year in mid-August. For 5 days, the city of Arendal is filled with an interesting and educational variety of exhibitions and events.
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