What does West Norway Brussels Office (VNB) do?
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County Council
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municipality
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knowledge institutions
Key priorities
West Norway is rich in resources and nature, possesses world-leading knowledge and expertise in a range of fields, and is strategically situated in a changing world. VNB aims to strengthen the region’s role in Europe and promote international cooperation within the region.
Circular economy and green energy
Sustainable use of the ocean
Healthy societies and welfare
Local Communities of Tomorrow
Digitalisation and smart technology
Research, innovation and education
Preparedness and security
About us
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"What happens around us affects us"
"We help ensure that West Norway is better prepared for the changes, opportunities, and challenges that arise from European cooperation and the EEA agreement.”
Audun Lysbakken, Director of VNB
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"VNB connects West Norway with Brussels"
"VNB ensures that we are informed about everything that is happening in Brussels and facilitates our participation in European projects. With a changing world order and a more tense security situation, the work West Norway Office does for us is more important than ever."
Christine B. Meyer, Chair of the Board of West Norway Office
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« West Norway Brussels Office is a proactive cooperation partner and our extended arm in Brussels"
"The office gives us relevant insight, opens doors to European networks and helps us turn European opportunities into concrete regional development in Møre og Romsdal."
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"The most important foreign policy tool for counties and municipalities in Vestland"
The staff at West Norway Office are highly skilled and makes it easier for us to understand what is happening and to make the most of the opportunities available within the EU system. I welcome more organisations to join the office.
Jon Askeland, County Mayor of Vestland -
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"For Western Norway University of Applied Sciences VNB is an important door-opener to European cooperation and networks"
"The office provides us with access to strategic partnerships and funding opportunities within research, education and innovation, while strengthening the connection between West Norway and Europe. This way we are better equipped to meet regional needs and contribute to knowledge development and sustainable value creation in West Norway."
Christine Øye, Vice-Rector for Research at Western Norway University of Applied Scienses and Vice Chair of the Board
Events
Here you'll find an overview of upcoming activities organised by West Norway Brussels Office, as well as other relevant events.
News
Here you will find a selection of the articles we share in our newsletter. If you want to stay up to date with what is happening in West Norway and the EU, you can sign up for Europabrevet here. The newsletter is in Norwegian only.
Our members
West Norway Brussels Office currently represents 2 County Councils, 18 municipalities and 5 knowledge institutions that work together to create opportunities, build networks and promote West Norway in Europe.
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Møre og Romsdal County Council
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Vestland County Council
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Institute of Marine Research
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Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
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Bergen municipality
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Øygarden municipality
