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Ms Lise SELNES (Norway, SOC)

Mandates

In the political groups

  • Vice-Chairperson: Socialists, Democrats and Greens Group since 03/02/2025
  • Member: Socialists, Democrats and Greens Group from 25/11/2021 to 02/02/2025

In the Assembly

  • since 25/11/2021 Substitute - Norway

In the committee(s) and sub-committee(s)

  • Full Member: Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons (since 25/11/2021)

Interventions

Last speeches

27/06/2024 | 12:36:51 Thank you. And I thank all of you for the great support on this report. It was very interesting to hear the different perspectives. I would like to comment on a few of those. First of all, when it comes to externally displaced people, those Ukrainians who live in European countries or countries outside Europe, I will ask you all when you come back to look at all the things that your government are doing because there are a lot of differences between how the countries meet this group of people... 27/06/2024 | 11:29:53 Madam President, Dear colleagues, An urgent call to Europe and its partners to envision immediate and long-term policy solutions in support of the displaced people of Ukraine. This report is about the people of Ukraine. To keep a people-centred approach in policy making in times of crisis is crucial, bearing in mind the importance of finding the right balance between protecting civilians affected by the war and enhancing the capacity of the state to defend itself. When its existence is under... 21/06/2023 | 20:17:12 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) President, Thank you for all the important work that has been done in this assembly on migration and integration. Migration is not a new phenomenon, but a fascinating and dynamic process that has shaped our world throughout history. Today we mostly talk about migration and the vast number of refugees as a problem. I prefer to call it a challenge and an opportunity. This well written report by Mr Hajdukovic does the same. It points two several... 11/10/2022 | 18:37:20 Madam President, First of all to the rapporteur, thank you for this very important report. The increase of negative attitudes towards Muslims in Europe is frightful. This is now more and more addressed as Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism. Using these words are changing the debate radically. We now acknowledge that Muslims in Europe encounter racism. The Council of Europe's core activities are human rights. This includes important freedoms and diversity that our European's tight societies... 22/06/2022 | 18:03:56 President, First of all, let me thank the rapporteurs for presenting this important and timely report. Millions of people are being forced to flee Ukraine due to war. Such a massive movement of people, who unwillingly must stop their lives temporarily, is a first in Europe in our time. All the countries that receive and welcome Ukrainian refugees must make sure that they take the necessary steps so that the refugees have the possibility to live fulfilling lives in dignity, when living outside...

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