📢 Join us on 18 March for our flagship event: the EEA Seminar!
Experts from across the EEA institutional framework will deep dive into the mechanics of the EEA Agreement.
Detailed programme available here www.efta.int/sites/defaul...
Register now www.efta.int/webforms/eea...
#EEA #EFTA
How can the proposed AgoraEU programme be further improved? 📢
Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway highlight 4 priorities in a new position paper. At a time of growing pressure on democratic institutions, cooperation across the 30 EEA States is more important than ever.
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Join us on 18 March to learn about investment opportunities in India's Food Processing, Fisheries and Aquaculture industry. The webinar will cover Food Processing and the Blue Economy in India.
📅 18 March 2026 | 10:00 AM (CET)
🔗 Register here investindiavc.webex.com/weblink/regi...
In a new position paper, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway welcome the EU's new Roadworthiness Package.
The EEA EFTA States encourage co-legislators to maintain the current scope of tests and minimum frequencies for periodic technical inspections.
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Experts from Statistics Norway, Eurostat and UNECE conducted a peer review of Moldova's National Statistical System.
Peer reviews help identify areas that need support and provide recommendations to ultimately improve the quality of official statistics.
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Delegations from EFTA and Viet Nam met in Geneva for the 19th round of trade negotiations discussing:
➡️ Trade in goods
➡️ Trade in services
➡️ Intellectual property rights and more
Both sides are working towards bringing the negotiations to a conclusion.
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Join our flagship event: The EEA Seminar - where we give an introduction to the European Economic Area, deep dive into the framework of the EEA Agreement and explain how the EFTA Secretariat & its institutions collaborate with EEA EFTA States and the EU.
🔗 Register now www.efta.int/webforms/eea...
Do you have a company based in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland? Join this new webinar series for EFTA businesses to learn about investment opportunities in India.
📅 18 February | 10:00am CET
🧪 Covering pharma & biotech
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📢 We are looking for a Facilities and Logistics Coordinator to join the EFTA Secretariat in Geneva.
This position is open to nationals of EFTA and EU Member States. Apply by 9 February.
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📑 The report on the 2025 Global Assessment of the National Statistical System of Tajikistan is now available.
Global assessments help strengthen the statistical systems of EFTA’s partner countries and support the development of official statistics.
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#EFTAstatistics
The EEA Consultative Committee met in Copenhagen for the annual plenary.
Participants discussed:
➡️ The priorities and achievements of the Danish EU Presidency
➡️ Multi-employer collective bargaining
➡️ Geopolitics in the Arctic
Learn more www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EEA #EFTA
The EEA Joint Committee incorporated 142 legal acts into the EEA Agreement today - making it the largest number of acts incorporated in several years.
These acts include:
👉 European Single Access Point Regulation
👉 Data Governance Act
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#EEA
We are looking for an Administrative Coordinator to join the EFTA Statistical Office in Luxembourg.
📆 Apply by 3 January 2026
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#hiring #vacancy
Trade is at the heart of EFTA’s work – but over the years, its role has extended beyond trade negotiations. 🌍
From supporting Portugal's industrial development to cooperating with Eurostat, EFTA has helped its partner countries make free trade agreements work in practice.
#EFTA65
This week, EFTA hosted a Consumer Price Index (CPI) workshop supported by the Federal Statistical Office of Switzerland, Statistics Norway and Eurostat.
CPI data is essential for statisticians, economists and policymakers to make informed decisions.
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📊 Driving change with quality statistics and data for everyone.
EFTA joins the United Nations in celebrating World Statistics Day with key statistics about the EFTA States.
Find out more www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EFTAstatistics #WorldStatisticsDays
💡 Do you have a company in India looking to invest in the EFTA States?
With the EFTA–India Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement now in force, the SME Information Hub compiles business-relevant resources on Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Learn more www.efta.int/trade-relati...
EFTA and Singapore signed a Digital Economy Agreement.
Why this matters:
➡️ It highlights the digital economy as a key driver of economic growth.
➡️ It reflects our commitment to promote a trusted digital environment for citizens and businesses.
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#EFTATrade
Did you know? Companies from EFTA States can navigate the Indian market through the EFTA Desk by Invest India.
The EFTA Desk:
✅Provides support on expansion into new markets
✅Maintains a database of investment opportunities
✅Addresses investor concerns
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#EFTATrade
We are looking for an officer to join our Trade Relations Division in Geneva.
Main responsibilities will be in the areas of trade and sustainable development, government procurement and technical cooperation.
📅 Apply by 26 October
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#hiring #vacancy #EFTA
🤝🇸🇬 EFTA and Singapore have signed a Digital Economy Agreement – strengthening digital connectivity and facilitating digital trade for both sides.
The DEA underscores the importance of the digital economy as a driver of growth.
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#EFTATrade #Singapore #EFTA
🎉 Over 350 participants joined us today at EFTA House for the EEA Seminar!
Thank you to all our colleagues, friends and EEA experts who joined us to uncover the magic of the EEA Agreement.
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#EFTA #EEASeminar
📣 Live now! Tune in and discover the mechanics of the EEA Agreement, live from EFTA House.
🔗 Join us here www.youtube.com/live/A73wSX4...
Full programme available here www.efta.int/sites/defaul...
#EEASeminar #EFTA #EEA
🎉 Tomorrow, we are hosting our flagship event: the EEA Seminar.
Experts from EFTA and the EU will delve into the EEA Agreement, explain how EU law becomes EEA law and more.
Join us online at 9:30AM (CEST) tomorrow to discover the European Economic Area 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A73w...
The EFTA-MERCOSUR FTA will make trade smoother and more predictable by:
✅ eliminating or reducing tariffs
✅ establishing clear trade rules
✅ cutting red tape
The FTA will offer new opportunities for trade, cooperation and sustainable growth.
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#EFTATrade #MERCOSUR
"The most important thing is that we actually use the agreement to strengthen our cooperation." said Cecilie Myrseth, Minister of Trade and Industry of Norway.
She shares the how the EFTA-MERCOSUR FTA will boost growth and create jobs for key industries in both regions.
#EFTATrade #MERCOSUR
Frank Büchel, Ambassador of Liechtenstein to the WTO and EFTA, shares the opportunities opened by the EFTA-MERCOSUR FTA and its significance given today's geopolitical situation.
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#EFTATrade #EFTA #MERCOSUR
The EEA Joint Committee met today and incorporated 67 legal acts into the EEA Agreement. Among them were 15 acts in the field of financial services, three in transport and two in statistics.
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#EEAJointCommittee #EEAAgreement #EFTA
Logi Már Einarsson, Minister of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education of Iceland, speaks on the importance of mutual trust, respect between nations and rules-based trade.
The EFTA-MERCOSUR FTA brings greater predictability and legal certainty in trade.
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#EFTATrade
Mauro Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, shares how the EFTA-MERCOSUR Free Trade Agreement will strengthen MERCOSUR’s commercial partnerships and unlock new opportunities for EFTA in South America.
Learn more www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EFTATrade #EFTA #MERCOSUR
