Mission of Norway to the EU
Olav Mydland is an experienced professional specializing in regional and local affairs, currently serving as a Special Envoy for Regional and Local Matters at Norges delegasjon til EU since August 2023. Prior to this role, Olav held the position of Senior Advisor at the Kommunal- og moderniseringsdepartementet, focusing on regional and district policy and collaborating with EU stakeholders. Olav's background includes work at EFTA as an Acting Officer in the Internal Market Division and as a Communications Officer at the Stavanger Region European Office, along with military experience as a Sergeant in the Norwegian Armed Forces. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from the College of Europe, a Master's degree in European Studies from KU Leuven, and a Bachelor's degree in European Studies from NTNU, supplemented by an Erasmus exchange program at Sciences Po Strasbourg.
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Mission of Norway to the EU
The Mission of Norway to the European Union represents the Norwegian Government in Brussels and promotes its policies and positions vis-à-vis the EU. The Mission employes around 60 staff members, with representatives from nearly all Norwegian minsitries, reflecting the broad scope of Norway’s relations with the EU. It is led by: - Anders H. Eide, Ambassador to the EU, Head of Mission - Jørn Gloslie, Ambassador to Belgium, Deputy Head of Mission Each year, the Mission receives 9 000+ visitors, ranging from school classes and student groups to business delegations and parliamentary committees. The Mission also hosts a broad range of seminars and conferences at Norway House, often in cooperation with the EU institutions or think tanks in Brussels. To learn more, please visit: www.norway.no/eu