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Ms Lise SELNES (Norway, SOC)

Mandates

In the political groups

  • Member: Socialists, Democrats and Greens Group since 26/01/2026
  • Vice-Chairperson: Socialists, Democrats and Greens Group from 03/02/2025 to 25/01/2026
  • Member: Socialists, Democrats and Greens Group from 25/11/2021 to 02/02/2025

In the Assembly

  • since 21/11/2025 Representative - Norway
  • from 25/11/2021 to 20/11/2025 Substitute - Norway

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

  • Member: Committee on Rules, Ethics and Immunities (since 26/01/2026)
  • Full Member: Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy (since 21/11/2025)
  • Chairperson of national delegation: Standing Committee (since 12/11/2025)
  • Full Member: (Former) Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons (from 25/11/2021 to 20/11/2025)

Interventions

Last speeches

24/06/2026 | 12:11:35 Thank you. Dear President, Dear colleagues, The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) has been compared to the Industrial Revolution. It is fundamentally changing our society. Automating time-consuming processes is enabling many workers to do more in less time. Some jobs will be redundant. Transitions can be challenging and, for many, even painful. But change is necessary for development. However, we must use our new tools wisely. Education is the core of our democracies. Without... 29/01/2026 | 11:05:45 President, colleagues, The world order is shifting before our eyes. Since we met here in October, the threat to the rules-based order, to the rule of law, has become more evident. Growing up in the optimism of the 1990s, looking across the Atlantic to a partner and ally for inspiration and support, the past few weeks have been deeply disturbing. Threats against another sovereign state’s territory is simply not acceptable. For an ally to threaten another ally and close partner is utterly... 27/01/2026 | 18:39:39 President, Dear colleagues, I would like to thank the rapporteur for a thorough and well-balanced report, and the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy for its important work. Russia bears full responsibility for this war of aggression against Ukraine. This must remain absolutely clear. Accountability for Russia’s violations of international law is essential, not only for Ukraine, but for the credibility of the international rules-based order. At the same time, we must be honest... 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...

Activities