Nov 20, 2024 · The Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA) is the cornerstone of relations between Norway and the EU. It brings together the 27 EU member states and the three EEA Efta states Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein in the internal market governed by t

Mar 31, 2021 · The EEA Agreement also consists of annexes and protocols that are continuously updated in line with the development of new EEA-relevant EU rules. The main text of the EEA Agreement and the annexes and protocols can be found at The EEA Agreement. The main text of the EEA Agreement is static, while the other parts are more dynamic.

May 2, 2020 · The EEA and Norway Grants support development projects in priority areas such as environment and climate change, health and childcare, conservation of European cultural heritage, research and education, Schengen measures and judiciary, social dialogue and the strengthening of civil society.

Aug 12, 2023 · The three EEA/EFTA countries Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein provide funding via the EEA and Norway Grants scheme to help to reduce social and economic disparities in Europe. Under the new agreement, the three countries will provide EUR 3 268 million over a period of seven years to the EU’s 15 least prosperous states.

The EEA Agreement is the mainstay of Norway’s cooperation with the EU and the EU member states. The Agreement sets out a common goal to work together to reduce social and economic disparities in Europe. Norway contributes to these efforts through the EEA and Norway Grants.

Apr 18, 2024 · Norway has a close cooperation with the EU on energy issues, and is part of the internal energy market through the EEA agreement. The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has regular contact with the Commission. The Norwegian Minister and the EU Commissioner meet on a regular basis through the EU-Norway Energy Dialogue.

Nov 25, 2024 · EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021. The Government and the EU signed the agreements on Norway's new contributions to the least prosperous countries in the EEA in May 2016. The Ministry has launched a separate web page on the new financial contributions.

Dec 9, 2024 · Negotiations on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants were formally launched in June 2022, and the negotiators reached an agreement in November 2023. On 25 June 2024, the agreement was approved by the Council …

Apr 21, 2024 · The EEA Agreement provides the framework for cooperation in key areas, such as environmental protection, education, research, innovation and technology, information services, transport, energy, electronic communications, gender equality, statistics, small- and medium-sized enterprises, cultural and media issues, tourism, civil protection ...

1. Background to the EEA Efficiency Project and the adoption of new procedures 2. New procedures –Main features 2.1. Assessment of EEA horizontal challenges in Commission proposals for EP/Council acts 2.2. Early start of the processing of EEA-relevant acts on the EFTA side 2.3. The new standard procedure 2.4. The new fast-track procedure