EMM News Explorer: Thorbjørn Jagland

[-said]: Russia soon will need to have the same combination of market forces and fair distribution of incomes in order to get a balanced development between social groups and regions in the country,

russiatoday 08-JUL-10

[ said]: The EU has an important role to play in further strengthening the Convention's system of fundamental rights. We already have our own Charter of Fundamental Rights, which represents the most modern codification of fundamental rights in the world. This is a very good precondition for a successful meeting of the minds between the negotiation partners. The European Convention on Human Rights is the essential reference for human rights protection for all of Europe. By accepting to submit the work of its institut

dg 08-JUL-10

[ said]: The European Convention on Human Rights is the essential reference for human rights protection for all of Europe. By accepting to submit the work of its institutions to the same human rights rules and the same scrutiny which apply to all European democracies, the European Union is sending a very powerful message – that Europe is changing – and that the most influential and the most powerful are ready to accept their part of responsibility for that change and in that change,

egovmonitor 07-JUL-10

[-said]: The Council of Europe is the most powerful human rights machinery in Europe. We must use all tools to protect the rights of refugees and this is the main purpose of our visit,

trendnews 02-JUL-10

[-said]: All the commitments are valid and we are looking into them and we use the instruments that we have to make the Russian Federation to enforce and implement these commitments,

ge_civil_en 02-JUL-10

[-said]: In regard to Azerbaijan, it seems, and we hope, that it moves in the right direction in establishing human rights, although there are some problems,

trendnews 05-JUN-10

[-said]: They, of course, will be held under broader international supervision. It is important to understand that we as a Council of Europe, do not interfere in the elections and do not take anyone's side. We only help in the conduct of open and free elections,

trendnews 05-JUN-10

[-said]: The Council of Europe has never resorted to pressure on its members. The only thing it can advise is to refrain from the rhetoric and actions that may aggravate the situation

trendnews 05-JUN-10

[-promised]: new Burma.

irrawaddy 31-MAY-10

[-indicated]: As Secretary General of the Council of Europe, I regret this action on the part of the Slovak authorities. It is essential that measures taken by the Court, in order to give practical effect to the rights enshrined in the Convention, are respected by all member states,

kuna 29-APR-10

[ acknowledged]: There are human rights problems that are specific for Russia,

russiatoday 29-APR-10

[-explained]: I recognise the sensitivity of the issues ... [but] I am not the one who allows somebody to use this or that name. I have to follow the decisions of the organisation I lead,

setimes 27-APR-10

[-said]: I see Serbia as a modern European democracy, which is preparing itself to become a part of all European institutions,

b92net_en 11-APR-10

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a1plus 01-APR-10

[-declared]: The recommendation is an expression of the Council of Europe's commitment to the equality for all and respect for the dignity of all. I invite all member states to make all the necessary efforts to implement this recommendation

a1plus 01-APR-10

[-said]: deepest sympathy

news24 29-MAR-10

[-asked]: Who is going to elect the judge from the European Union?

europeanvoice 16-FEB-10

[-said]: There are political hurdles standing in the way. But the first step has been taken, and I am confident that this won’t be the last one,

azernews 10-FEB-10

[ said]: Now, we’re in hurry. We can only hope things can be sorted out before the elections,

TurkishDailyNews 10-FEB-10

[-told]: I don’t know whether or not the protocols signed by Turkey and Armenia will be passed in the two countries’ parliaments,

azernews 10-FEB-10

[said:]: I really hope everyone understands that this issue is important for not only Cyprus, but [all of] Europe. It has been used to block Turkish accession.

TurkishDailyNews 10-FEB-10

[-said]: These steps show that Turkey continues to move forward on key human rights issues. But areas of concern still remain and the Council of Europe will support Turkey wherever needed

focusnews 10-FEB-10

[-said]: The process may need time but the very first step is done,

panorama 09-FEB-10

[-said]: not just been used to honor specific achievements but also to give momentum to a set of causes,

msnbc 10-DEC-09

[-said]: done most for peace in the past year,

earthtimes 10-DEC-09

[ said]: Many have argued that the prize comes too early,

telegraph 10-DEC-09

[-said]: The question was actually quite simple: Who has done the most for peace in the world in the past year? If the question is put in Alfred Nobel's terms, the answer is relatively easy to find,

globalsecurity 10-DEC-09

[said:]: Council of Europe does not have the means and tools that can change the situation immediately. But we believe that for instance in this case, Azerbaijan's presence in the Council of Europe will [lead it to be] influenced over time.

panorama 01-DEC-09

[-said]: They are very high. The problem is to get the member states to comply with the standards,

panorama 01-DEC-09

[-said]: So you decide what I think on this,

panorama 27-NOV-09

[-said]: I admire his leadership,

panorama 27-NOV-09

[-told]: It’s always difficult when member states are not complying with their obligations to the Council of Europe. The only thing we can do is to always remind them about their obligations,

eurasianet 24-NOV-09

[-said]: As to rapprochement between Turkey and Armenia, the Council of Europe will do anything to assist the parties in the issue,

trendnews 19-NOV-09

[told:]: Radio Liberty

panorama 16-NOV-09

[ said]: Heritage is a part of our cultural DNA. It tells us who we were and who we are today. I welcome the readiness of the participating countries to assume the ownership and carry this important process into the future and into new geographical areas,

7thspace 06-NOV-09

[-said]: That is a great thing for the Council of Europe because that is what we have fought for since 1949, namely that all nations, all entities on the European continent should take human rights seriously,

europeanvoice 19-OCT-09

[-said]: The decision was unanimous,

reuters 15-OCT-09

[-said]: Alfred Nobel wrote that the prize should go to the person who has contributed most to the development of peace in the previous year,

washtimes 14-OCT-09

[-said]: I take note of it. My response is only the judgment of the committee, which was unanimous,

financialexpress 14-OCT-09

[-said]: All these things have contributed to – I wouldn't say a safer world – but a world with less tension,

guardian 14-OCT-09

[-said]: All these things have contributed to -- I wouldn't say a safer world -- but a world with less tension,

washtimes 14-OCT-09

[ said]: I take note of it,

guardian 14-OCT-09

[said:]: It's important for the committee to recognize people who are struggling and idealistic, but we cannot do that every year. We must from time go into the realm of realpolitik. It is always a mix of idealism and realpolitik that can change the world.

middle 13-OCT-09

[-said]: All these things have contributed to — I wouldn't say a safer world — but a world with less tension,

ABCnews 13-OCT-09

[-said]: All these things have contributed to - I wouldn't say a safer world - but a world with less tension,

smh 13-OCT-09

[-says]: we simply disagree that he has done nothing. He got the prize for what he has done.

msnbc 13-OCT-09

[-said]: All these things have contributed to I wouldn't say a safer world but a world with less tension,

NPRnews 13-OCT-09

[-said]: in particular looked at Obama’s vision and work toward a world without atomic weapons,

news 10-OCT-09

[-said]: Waking up a president in the middle of the night, this isn’t really something you do,

examiner 10-OCT-09

[-said]: If everything goes wrong, then one cannot say that this was because of Barack Obama,

JakartaPost 10-OCT-09

[-said]: If everything goes wrong, then one cannot say that this was because of Barack Obama ,

news 10-OCT-09

[-said]: We would hope this will enhance what he is trying to do,

WashingtonPost 10-OCT-09

[-told]: He could have also had it too late,

news24 10-OCT-09

[ said]: If you look at the history of the Nobel Peace Prize, we have on many occasions tried to enhance what many personalities are trying to do,

chosun 10-OCT-09

[-said]: It is now that we have the opportunity to respond all of us.

news 10-OCT-09

[-said]: Multilateral diplomacy is again central, with emphasis on the role the United Nations and other international institutions should play,

news 10-OCT-09

[-said]: It is now that we have the opportunity to respond - all of us.

JakartaPost 10-OCT-09

[-said]: Only very rarely has a person to the same extent as Obama captured the world’s attention and given its people hope for a better future,

examiner 10-OCT-09

[-noted]: If you look at the history of the Nobel Peace Prize, we have on many occasions tried to enhance what many personalities is [are] trying to do,

chosun 09-OCT-09

[-said]: You have to remember that the world has been in a pretty dangerous phase,

AP 09-OCT-09

[-said]: enough time to inspire the world,

CBC 09-OCT-09

[ said]: He has ignited a hope for better world,

europeanvoice 09-OCT-09

[-told]: To wake up a president in the middle of the night is not something you should do,

HindustanTimes 09-OCT-09

[-said]: his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.

voanews 09-OCT-09

[-said]: If you look at the history of the peace prize, we have on many occasions given it to try to enhance what many personalities were trying to do,

thetimes 09-OCT-09

[said:]: It was because we would like to support what he is trying to achieve

b92net_en 09-OCT-09

[-said]: dialogue and negotiations are preferred as instruments for resolving even the most difficult international conflicts.

voanews 09-OCT-09

[-said]: If you look at the history of the Nobel Prize, we have tried to enhance what many personalities have tried to do,

earthtimes 09-OCT-09

[replied:]: If you look at the history of the Peace Prize, we have on many occasions given it to try to enhance what many personalities were trying to do.

NEWScomAU 09-OCT-09

[said:]: Only very rarely has a person to the same extent as Obama captured the world's attention and given its people hope for a better future.

NPRnews 09-OCT-09

[-said]: is a clear signal to the world that we want to advocate the same as he has done to promote international diplomacy,

WashingtonPost 09-OCT-09

[ said]: Obama has as president created a new climate in international politics,

news 09-OCT-09

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