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ESA amends ETS State aid guidelines | EFTA Surveillance Authority Today, the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has adopted amendments to its guidelines for assessing State aid for sectors exposed to the European Emission Trading System (ETS).The amendments concern t...

ESA has adopted amendments to its guidelines for assessing State aid for certain sectors exposed to the European Emission Trading System (ETS)

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ESA approves prolongation to Norwegian tax refund scheme for employing seafarers | EFTA Surveillance Authority The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved amendments and a prolongation of a Norwegian tax refund scheme for companies that employ seafarers. The revised scheme expands eligibility to i...

ESA has approved amendments and an extension to Norway’s seafarer tax refund scheme. The updated scheme now covers vessels registered in any EEA State and is prolonged until 2027.

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ESA approves aid for broadband infrastructure rollout in Norway | EFTA Surveillance Authority The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved an aid scheme for the rollout of broadband infrastructure in Norway that aims to provide access to gigabit networks to all households and busin...

💡The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved an aid scheme for the rollout of broadband infrastructure in Norway that aims to provide access to gigabit networks to all households and businesses by 2030.

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Food safety: ESA calls on Iceland to strengthen controls of fruit and vegetable producers | EFTA Surveillance Authority A new report by the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) recommends that Iceland strengthen its system for official controls of producers of cut fruits and vegetables, leafy greens and sprouts. The repor...

A new report by the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) recommends that Iceland strengthen its system for official controls of producers of cut fruits and vegetables, leafy greens and sprouts.

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ESA calls on Iceland to comply with EFTA Court judgments on shareholder rights rules | EFTA Surveillance Authority The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today sent Iceland two letters of formal notice for failing to comply with two EFTA Court judgments concerning EEA rules on shareholder engagement and shareho...

ESA has sent letters of formal notice to Iceland for failing to comply with two EFTA Court judgments.

ESA finds that Iceland has not taken the necessary compliance measures.

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ESA calls on Liechtenstein to comply with EFTA Court judgment on lawyers’ right to practice across the EEA | EFTA Surveillance Authority The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today delivered a reasoned opinion to Liechtenstein concerning restrictions on the professional activities of European lawyers under Liechtenstein law. Curren...

⚖️ESA has issued a reasoned opinion to Liechtenstein over restrictions on European lawyers' professional activities under national law.

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✈️ESA has today adopted a decision on the allocation of European Emission Trading System (ETS) allowances to airlines for the verified volumes of sustainable aviation fuels used in 2024.

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ESA finds aid to the Icelandic submarine cable project compatible with EEA rules | EFTA Surveillance Authority The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has finalised a formal investigation concerning alleged aid measures granted by the Icelandic authorities to Farice and found them to be in line with EEA rules.Ic...

💡ESA has finalised a formal investigation concerning alleged aid measures granted by Iceland to Farice and found them to be in line with EEA rules.
 
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ESA approves amendments to Norwegian support scheme for green industrial projects | EFTA Surveillance Authority The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved amendments to, and the prolongation of, an aid scheme for promoting full-scale green industrial projects in Norway under the Clean Industrial S...

ESA approves amendments and prolongation of a support scheme for promoting full-scale green industrial projects in Norway under the Clean Industrial State Aid Framework (CISAF) 🌱

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The EFTA Surveillance Authority has released its 57th Internal Market Scoreboard!

Iceland and Norway reduced the number of overdue directives, while Liechtenstein recorded a small increase.

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Competition: ESA accepts Norway’s commitments in North Sea Link Interconnector investigation | EFTA Surveillance Authority The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has accepted voluntary commitments offered by Norway to address ESA’s preliminary competition concerns regarding the North Sea Link (NSL) electricity interconnect...

⚡ESA has accepted Norway’s commitments to address ESA’s preliminary competition concerns over the North Sea Link electricity interconnector. ESA has now closed its investigation, citing Norway’s proactive approach to resolving the issue.

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ESA approves additional Norwegian aid for construction of a new airport in Mo i Rana | EFTA Surveillance Authority The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved additional aid granted to Avinor AS for the construction of a new airport near Mo i Rana, a city located in northern Norway.The project aims to...

✈️ ESA has today approved additional state aid for Avinor’s new airport near Mo i Rana in northern Norway. The project will replace the existing Røssvoll airport and enhance connectivity across the Helgeland region.

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ESA closes investigation into Norwegian exemption from excise duty on waste incineration | EFTA Surveillance Authority The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has concluded its formal investigation into Norway’s proposed exemption from the excise duty on waste incineration for activities covered by the European Emission...

ESA closes its assessment of Norway’s plan to exempt ETS-covered emissions from the national excise duty on waste incineration, finding the measure to be part of normal taxation and not a form of State aid.

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ESA approves Norwegian aid scheme for Sámi news outlets | EFTA Surveillance Authority The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved a Norwegian aid scheme to support Sámi news and current affairs media, concluding that the aid is in line with EEA rules.The aim of the scheme ...

ESA approves Norwegian aid scheme for Sámi news outlets, concluding that it is in line with EEA rules ⚖️

The scheme aims to strengthen democratic debate, support reliable and broad journalism, and promote the use and development of Sámi languages.

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📰The EFTA Surveillance Authority has approved the renewal of the production grant scheme in Iceland for private news outlets, ensuring financial support for news and current affairs coverage. 

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Competition: ESA seeks comments on Norway’s commitments in North Sea Link interconnector investigation | EFTA Surveillance Authority In response to preliminary objections sent by the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) in March 2024 concerning an exclusive right granted to Nord Pool Group, Norway has proposed commitments to address E...

ESA is seeking comments on Norway´s commitments in the North Sea Link interconnector investigation.

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This week, ESA was pleased to welcome the Ambassadors of Liechtenstein and Iceland to the EU at EFTA House for a briefing on ESA’s ongoing work and priorities.
 
ESA College members and directors shared recent developments and future plans, followed by a constructive dialogue with the ambassadors.

Iceland and Norway make progress towards attaining 2030 climate targets under EEA law | EFTA Surveillance Authority The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today published its fifth annual report on progress made by Iceland and Norway towards attaining their 2030 emission-reduction targets under the EEA Agreement...

ESA has released its 5th annual Climate Progress Report!
 
Both countries are on track to meet their goals compared to 2005 levels but the report notes some challenges ahead 🌤️

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EEA EFTA States appoint new ESA College and President for 2026-2029 | EFTA Surveillance Authority The EEA EFTA States – Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway – have announced the appointment of a new College for the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA). Arne Røksund of Norway has been reappointed as ESA ...

New ESA College appointed for 2026-2029 term:

🇳🇴 Arne Røksund - ESA President, reappointed for a second term

🇮🇸 Árni Páll Árnason - College Member, reappointed for a second term

🇱🇮 Nuscha Wieczorek - College Member

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ESA ber Norge følge EFTA-domstolens dom om EØS-forpliktelser innen lufttrafikkstyring | EFTA Surveillance Authority EØS-tilsynet ESA har i dag sendt et formelt åpningsbrev til Norge for manglende oppfølging av EFTA-domstolens dom, som krever at Norge tilbyr datalinjetjenester i sitt luftrom.Initiativet for et felle...

ESA ber Norge følge EFTA-domstolens dom om datalinjetjenester i lufttrafikken.

Manglende oppfølging betyr at Norge fortsatt bryter EØS-reglene, ifølge ESA.

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ESA ber Norge gjennomføre EØS-reglene for utsendte arbeidstakere | EFTA Surveillance Authority EØS-tilsynet ESA åpner formell sak mot Norge og ber om full gjennomføring av det reviderte utsendingsdirektivet.For å beskytte arbeidstakeres rettigheter og sikre rettferdig konkurranse i hele EØS-omr...

ESA åpner sak mot Norge for mangelfull gjennomføring av EØS-reglene for utsendte arbeidstakere.

Reglene skal sikre rettferdig konkurranse og like rettigheter i hele EØS-området ⚖️

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ESA approves Norwegian aid to municipal fitness centre | EFTA Surveillance Authority The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved aid granted to Drøbak Frogn Idrettsarena, a sports complex and fitness centre, to compensate for losses resulting from COVID-19-related restric...

ESA has today approved Norwegian aid for Drøbak Frogn Idrettsarena, a local sports complex and fitness centre, to cover losses from COVID-19 restrictions ⚠️😷

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Congratulations to the Kingdom of Belgium on the occasion of its National Day!

Annual scoreboard: The EEA EFTA States reduce overall State aid spending | EFTA Surveillance Authority The EEA EFTA States in 2023 reduced their spending on State aid, according to the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s (ESA) latest annual State Aid Scoreboard. The scoreboard, published today, summarises th...

State aid scoreboard: In 2023, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway reduced their overall State aid spending 📊

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ESA approves amendment to Norwegian innovation and development scheme for news and current affairs media | EFTA Surveillance Authority The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved an amendment to a Norwegian innovation and development scheme for news and current affairs media. The amendment ensures the inclusion of niche ...

ESA has today approved an amendment to a Norwegian innovation and development scheme for news and current affairs media.

The amendment ensures the inclusion of niche media 🗞️

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ESA approves Norwegian compensation scheme for rail freight operators following damage to the Otta bridge | EFTA Surveillance Authority The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved a support scheme to compensate rail freight operators for economic losses incurred following the closure of the Otta bridge in Norway.On 21 Jan...

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved a support scheme to compensate rail freight operators for economic losses incurred following the closure of the Otta bridge in Norway.

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ESA approves Norwegian aid to rail freight carrier CargoNet | EFTA Surveillance Authority The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved a grant to CargoNet AS, Norway’s largest rail freight carrier. The measure aims to free the company from costs related to ‘old’ public pensions...

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved a grant to CargoNet AS, Norway’s largest rail freight carrier. The measure aims to free the company from costs related to ‘old’ public pensions.

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ESA adopts new State aid guidelines linked to the Clean Industrial Deal | EFTA Surveillance Authority The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has adopted new State aid guidelines linked to the Clean Industrial Deal (CISAF), following the adoption of the new instrument by the European Commission.CISAF se...

💡ESA has today adopted new State aid guidelines linked to the Clean Industrial Deal (CISAF), following the adoption of the new instrument by the European Commission.

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🇮🇸 Gleðilegan þjóðhátíðardag, Ísland! 🎉

Happy National Day, Iceland! ESA sends warm wishes to all Icelanders, at home and abroad, on this special 17 June✨

Don't forget to sign up for the Brussels launch of the Research Handbook on EEA Internal Market Law!

📅 Thursday, 5 June 2025
📍 EFTA House, Brussels
🕑 Afternoon event

Register here 👇

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