EFTA Secretariat
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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
From supporting Portugal's industrial development to cooperating with Eurostat, EFTA has helped its partner countries make free trade agreements work in practice.
#EFTA65
November 7, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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
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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CPI data is essential for statisticians, economists and policymakers to make informed decisions.
Read more www.efta.int/media-resour...
November 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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.
Read more www.efta.int/media-resour...
CPI data is essential for statisticians, economists and policymakers to make informed decisions.
Read more www.efta.int/media-resour...
📊 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.
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#EFTAstatistics #WorldStatisticsDays
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
October 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
📊 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
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...
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...
October 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
💡 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...
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
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
October 8, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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.
www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EFTATrade
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.
www.efta.int/media-resour...
#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
The EFTA Desk:
✅Provides support on expansion into new markets
✅Maintains a database of investment opportunities
✅Addresses investor concerns
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#EFTATrade
October 6, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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
🔗 www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EFTATrade
The EFTA Desk:
✅Provides support on expansion into new markets
✅Maintains a database of investment opportunities
✅Addresses investor concerns
🔗 www.efta.int/media-resour...
#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
Main responsibilities will be in the areas of trade and sustainable development, government procurement and technical cooperation.
📅 Apply by 26 October
🔗 jobs.efta.int/wd/plsql/wd_...
#hiring #vacancy #EFTA
October 6, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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
🔗 jobs.efta.int/wd/plsql/wd_...
#hiring #vacancy #EFTA
Main responsibilities will be in the areas of trade and sustainable development, government procurement and technical cooperation.
📅 Apply by 26 October
🔗 jobs.efta.int/wd/plsql/wd_...
#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
The DEA underscores the importance of the digital economy as a driver of growth.
🔗 Learn more www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EFTATrade #Singapore #EFTA
EFTA and Singapore sign Digital Economy Agreement - Joint communiqué
The DEA builds on the EFTA–Singapore Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force in 2003, and marks a significant milestone in the strong and longstanding economic relationship between the EFTA Sta...
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September 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🤝🇸🇬 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.
🔗 Learn more www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EFTATrade #Singapore #EFTA
The DEA underscores the importance of the digital economy as a driver of growth.
🔗 Learn more www.efta.int/media-resour...
#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
Thank you to all our colleagues, friends and EEA experts who joined us to uncover the magic of the EEA Agreement.
Read more www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EFTA #EEASeminar
September 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
🎉 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.
Read more www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EFTA #EEASeminar
Thank you to all our colleagues, friends and EEA experts who joined us to uncover the magic of the EEA Agreement.
Read more www.efta.int/media-resour...
#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
🔗 Join us here www.youtube.com/live/A73wSX4...
Full programme available here www.efta.int/sites/defaul...
#EEASeminar #EFTA #EEA
September 25, 2025 at 7:31 AM
📣 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
🔗 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...
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...
September 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🎉 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...
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.
www.efta.int/trade-relati...
#EFTATrade #MERCOSUR
✅ eliminating or reducing tariffs
✅ establishing clear trade rules
✅ cutting red tape
The FTA will offer new opportunities for trade, cooperation and sustainable growth.
www.efta.int/trade-relati...
#EFTATrade #MERCOSUR
September 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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.
www.efta.int/trade-relati...
#EFTATrade #MERCOSUR
✅ eliminating or reducing tariffs
✅ establishing clear trade rules
✅ cutting red tape
The FTA will offer new opportunities for trade, cooperation and sustainable growth.
www.efta.int/trade-relati...
#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
She shares the how the EFTA-MERCOSUR FTA will boost growth and create jobs for key industries in both regions.
#EFTATrade #MERCOSUR
September 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"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
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
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#EFTATrade #EFTA #MERCOSUR
September 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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
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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
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#EEAJointCommittee #EEAAgreement #EFTA
EEA Joint Committee incorporates 67 legal acts into EEA Agreement
Ambassador Stefán Haukur Jóhannesson, the newly appointed Head of Mission of Iceland to the EU, opened the meeting as Chair of the EFTA Standing Committee and EEA Joint Committee.“This forum plays an ...
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September 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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.
Read more www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EEAJointCommittee #EEAAgreement #EFTA
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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
The EFTA-MERCOSUR FTA brings greater predictability and legal certainty in trade.
www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EFTATrade
September 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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.
www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EFTATrade
The EFTA-MERCOSUR FTA brings greater predictability and legal certainty in trade.
www.efta.int/media-resour...
#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.
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#EFTATrade #EFTA #MERCOSUR
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#EFTATrade #EFTA #MERCOSUR
September 18, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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.
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#EFTATrade #EFTA #MERCOSUR
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#EFTATrade #EFTA #MERCOSUR
Guy Parmelin, Vice President and Federal Councillor of Switzerland, speaks on the numerous benefits of the EFTA-MERCOSUR Free Trade Agreement.
The FTA will create new business opportunities for economic operators in both regions.
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#EFTATrade #EFTA #MERCOSUR
The FTA will create new business opportunities for economic operators in both regions.
Read more www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EFTATrade #EFTA #MERCOSUR
September 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Guy Parmelin, Vice President and Federal Councillor of Switzerland, speaks on the numerous benefits of the EFTA-MERCOSUR Free Trade Agreement.
The FTA will create new business opportunities for economic operators in both regions.
Read more www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EFTATrade #EFTA #MERCOSUR
The FTA will create new business opportunities for economic operators in both regions.
Read more www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EFTATrade #EFTA #MERCOSUR
EFTA and MERCOSUR just signed an FTA in Rio de Janeiro!
The EFTA-MERCOSUR free trade agreement creates a free trade zone of nearly 300 million people and provides market access for over 97% of exports for both sides.
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#EFTATrade #MERCOSUR #EFTA
The EFTA-MERCOSUR free trade agreement creates a free trade zone of nearly 300 million people and provides market access for over 97% of exports for both sides.
🔗Read more www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EFTATrade #MERCOSUR #EFTA
EFTA and MERCOSUR sign Free Trade Agreement - Joint communiqué
The Signatory State Parties of MERCOSUR (the Republic of Argentina, the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Republic of Paraguay and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay) and the EFTA States (Iceland, the ...
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September 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
EFTA and MERCOSUR just signed an FTA in Rio de Janeiro!
The EFTA-MERCOSUR free trade agreement creates a free trade zone of nearly 300 million people and provides market access for over 97% of exports for both sides.
🔗Read more www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EFTATrade #MERCOSUR #EFTA
The EFTA-MERCOSUR free trade agreement creates a free trade zone of nearly 300 million people and provides market access for over 97% of exports for both sides.
🔗Read more www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EFTATrade #MERCOSUR #EFTA
🤝🇻🇳 This week, EFTA and Vietnam met in Geneva for the 17th round of negotiations towards a free trade agreement.
Parties held discussions on:
✅ trade in goods
✅ intellectual property rights
✅ trade and sustainable development
Read more www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EFTATrade #EFTA #Vietnam
Parties held discussions on:
✅ trade in goods
✅ intellectual property rights
✅ trade and sustainable development
Read more www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EFTATrade #EFTA #Vietnam
September 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🤝🇻🇳 This week, EFTA and Vietnam met in Geneva for the 17th round of negotiations towards a free trade agreement.
Parties held discussions on:
✅ trade in goods
✅ intellectual property rights
✅ trade and sustainable development
Read more www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EFTATrade #EFTA #Vietnam
Parties held discussions on:
✅ trade in goods
✅ intellectual property rights
✅ trade and sustainable development
Read more www.efta.int/media-resour...
#EFTATrade #EFTA #Vietnam
We are looking for a new Head of Human Resources to join the EFTA Secretariat in Brussels.
📅 Apply by 28 September
🔗 More details jobs.efta.int/wd/plsql/wd_...
#vacancy #jobsinBrussels #EFTA
📅 Apply by 28 September
🔗 More details jobs.efta.int/wd/plsql/wd_...
#vacancy #jobsinBrussels #EFTA
September 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
We are looking for a new Head of Human Resources to join the EFTA Secretariat in Brussels.
📅 Apply by 28 September
🔗 More details jobs.efta.int/wd/plsql/wd_...
#vacancy #jobsinBrussels #EFTA
📅 Apply by 28 September
🔗 More details jobs.efta.int/wd/plsql/wd_...
#vacancy #jobsinBrussels #EFTA
Have you registered to the EEA Seminar?
Experts will provide a deep-dive into the EEA Agreement, explain how EU law becomes EEA law, how EEA and Norway grants help reduce disparities and strengthen cooperation, and much more.
Join us on 25 September!
🔗 www.efta.int/webforms/eea...
Experts will provide a deep-dive into the EEA Agreement, explain how EU law becomes EEA law, how EEA and Norway grants help reduce disparities and strengthen cooperation, and much more.
Join us on 25 September!
🔗 www.efta.int/webforms/eea...
September 9, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Have you registered to the EEA Seminar?
Experts will provide a deep-dive into the EEA Agreement, explain how EU law becomes EEA law, how EEA and Norway grants help reduce disparities and strengthen cooperation, and much more.
Join us on 25 September!
🔗 www.efta.int/webforms/eea...
Experts will provide a deep-dive into the EEA Agreement, explain how EU law becomes EEA law, how EEA and Norway grants help reduce disparities and strengthen cooperation, and much more.
Join us on 25 September!
🔗 www.efta.int/webforms/eea...
This month, we are hosting our flagship event: the EEA Seminar!
Join us to learn about the European Economic Area Agreement, the agreement behind the world’s largest internal market.
📅 25 September 2025
📍 Brussels & online
🔗 Register now www.efta.int/webforms/eea...
#EEASeminar #EFTA #EEA
Join us to learn about the European Economic Area Agreement, the agreement behind the world’s largest internal market.
📅 25 September 2025
📍 Brussels & online
🔗 Register now www.efta.int/webforms/eea...
#EEASeminar #EFTA #EEA
September 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
This month, we are hosting our flagship event: the EEA Seminar!
Join us to learn about the European Economic Area Agreement, the agreement behind the world’s largest internal market.
📅 25 September 2025
📍 Brussels & online
🔗 Register now www.efta.int/webforms/eea...
#EEASeminar #EFTA #EEA
Join us to learn about the European Economic Area Agreement, the agreement behind the world’s largest internal market.
📅 25 September 2025
📍 Brussels & online
🔗 Register now www.efta.int/webforms/eea...
#EEASeminar #EFTA #EEA
🔎Are you curious to learn how the agreement behind the world’s largest internal market operates in practice?
Join us on Thursday 25 September 2025 for the EFTA Secretariat’s flagship event: the EEA Seminar.
🔗Register here www.efta.int/webforms/eea...
#EEASeminar #EEA #EFTA
Join us on Thursday 25 September 2025 for the EFTA Secretariat’s flagship event: the EEA Seminar.
🔗Register here www.efta.int/webforms/eea...
#EEASeminar #EEA #EFTA
August 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🔎Are you curious to learn how the agreement behind the world’s largest internal market operates in practice?
Join us on Thursday 25 September 2025 for the EFTA Secretariat’s flagship event: the EEA Seminar.
🔗Register here www.efta.int/webforms/eea...
#EEASeminar #EEA #EFTA
Join us on Thursday 25 September 2025 for the EFTA Secretariat’s flagship event: the EEA Seminar.
🔗Register here www.efta.int/webforms/eea...
#EEASeminar #EEA #EFTA
📢 We are looking for a Finance Officer to join the EFTA Secretariat!
🌍 This position is open to nationals of the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland).
📆 Apply by 21 September
🔗 More info jobs.efta.int/wd/plsql/wd_...
#vacancy #hiring #jobsinBrussels
🌍 This position is open to nationals of the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland).
📆 Apply by 21 September
🔗 More info jobs.efta.int/wd/plsql/wd_...
#vacancy #hiring #jobsinBrussels
August 21, 2025 at 9:48 AM
📢 We are looking for a Finance Officer to join the EFTA Secretariat!
🌍 This position is open to nationals of the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland).
📆 Apply by 21 September
🔗 More info jobs.efta.int/wd/plsql/wd_...
#vacancy #hiring #jobsinBrussels
🌍 This position is open to nationals of the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland).
📆 Apply by 21 September
🔗 More info jobs.efta.int/wd/plsql/wd_...
#vacancy #hiring #jobsinBrussels