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I do understand the great need for caution. This will be a tremendously powerful passport within Europe. We obviously have to find a balance between security and the length of time required for application review. Most nations I assume keep a list of people who would not be allowed to enter...

“A fascinating situation indeed. I had yet to learn that some parties were still actively pushing for unification. At least now the matter seems much more civil between all parties involved. We have heard talks about the political group “Friends of Sinn Féin”. I am interested to know your...

“I understand completely. We are currently refitting our Navy as well, not to mention all of the other branches of the armed forces. We don’t currently produce much in the way of domestic military hardware. But we do have a rather precise collection of Naval assets that we manufacture in...

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At the sound of the destination, Minister Støre let loose an exclaimed, “Excellent!” While the limousine ride continued the discussion shifted to the ongoing summit. He listened to the Irish representative explain a position that he too held. “When the idea was in its infancy, we saw it as a way...

Prime Minister Stoltenberg listened keenly to each individual representative. The responses thus far had indicated that pure freedom of movement might be a bit immature at this current moment. He thought this might be the case and had another idea in mind. He waited until Deputy Prime Minister...

Minister Støre reached out shaking the hand of Mr. Queally. He introduced himself and his personal secretary Alice Oskarsen. They escaped the windy outside to the comfort of the limousine. As they took their seats, Minster Store sat unusually close to his secretary. He noticed the short glance...

Ambassador Bø listened closely to the words spoken by the Swedish ambassador. He took the occasional note on a small legal pad while nodding in agreement with the statements made. As the Swedish ambassador finished their opening remarks, Ambassador Bø was still frantically jotting down some...

“Please Ambassador Ayim, come inside.” Ambassador Oyselebo mentioned showing the man inside. “I’m still in the process of getting all my things moved in but I’m sure we can find someplace to talk.” Inside the apartment, both men moved around boxes and suitcases towards a very stylish gray Ikea...

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Classified and Encrypted To: Finn Queally, Department of Foreign Affairs Political Division, Republic of Ireland HeadlessSeeker Cc: Subject: Re:Meeting in Dublin. From: Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Good Morning Mr. Queally, A tour of Dublin sounds absolutely splendid. I...

Classified and Encrypted To: Vuk Drašković, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Serbia-Montenegro Mutmer Cc: Subject: Grand European Summit in Oslo. From: Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Good Afternoon Mr. Drašković, I have been forwarded your email sent to the Office...

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The Swedish delegation was shown to the Rococo banquet hall where some had begun second courses. The banquet hall was filled with conversations and laughter. Some had even produced cigars to accompany the occasional stiff drink. The pianist had at some point switched to Chopin. Soon after, it...

Øystein Bø walked into the Nordic Council Chambers sporting a Double-breasted glen plaid Martini-fit Dolce & Gabbana. Wearing his trademark inviting smile and carrying a brown leather he found the seat that could only be for him. He had been appointed the permanent Norwegian Representative to...

Ambassador Oyselebo didn’t quite have his office together yet. It was currently filled with boxes and unused chairs. He had been notified by Rebecca Sørlie, that the Congolese Chief of European Affairs was on his way up. The Ambassador had to think quickly of a place to host the meeting. He...

Classified and Encrypted To: Finn Queally, Department of Foreign Affairs Political Division, Republic of Ireland HeadlessSeeker Cc: Subject: Meeting in Dublin. From: Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Good Morning Mr. Queally, I have just arrived back in Olso from meetings in...

The Norwegian embassy was at the intersection of two busy streets. Cars whizzed by and the smell of car exhaust often filled the air. The sound of shifting gears and the occasional car horn drowned out the kids playing outside a daycare center. The day was nearing the late afternoon and it was...

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As the night of the Grand European Summit drew near, a small army of people were busy making preparations. The entire hotel had been...

Ambassador Oyselebo was the last of the Norwegian diplomatic staff to arrive. He didn’t have much to bring along with him to his new home in Kinshasa. A tall man with salt and pepper hair sporting a pair of thick-rimmed glasses, Ambassador Oyselebo had fought hard for this assignment. Many in...