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The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) monitors compliance with European Economic Area rules in Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.

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

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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...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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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.
November 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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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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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...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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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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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 ...
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October 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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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 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...
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October 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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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 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...
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October 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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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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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...
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October 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Congratulations to the Kingdom of Belgium on the occasion of its National Day!
July 21, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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State aid scoreboard: In 2023, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway reduced their overall State aid spending 📊

Read the press release here🔍

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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...
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July 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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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 🗞️

Read the press release here 👇

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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 ...
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July 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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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.

Read the press release here 🔍

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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...
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July 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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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 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...
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July 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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💡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.

Read the full press release here 🔍

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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...
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July 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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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✨
June 17, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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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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May 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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This week, we welcomed a group from The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Union’s regional office for Oslo and Akershus at EFTA House.

The group met with our Head of Communications Jarle Hetland and Senior Legal Officer Per-Arvid Sjøgård.

Thank you for your visit 🤝
May 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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ESA is recruiting our new Head of IT 📣

🗓️ Apply before 1 June 2025!
 
Read more about the position here: jobs.eftasurv.int/vacancy/head...
May 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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📢Places Still Available!
Join us for an event on Navigating Challenges to Security & Resilience in European Ports.🚢

📅 Tuesday, 29 April 2025 | 9:00 - 13:30
📍 EFTA House, Brussels
🔗 Register now: forms.office.com/e/ULu6vwNTPL
April 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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ESA has issued an opinion on the draft permit from the Norwegian Environment Agency to Northern Lights for the injection and geological storage of CO2.

Read the press release here👇🔍
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ESA issues an opinion on storage of CO2 in Norway | EFTA Surveillance Authority
The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has issued an opinion on the draft permit from the Norwegian Environment Agency to Northern Lights for the injection and geological storage of CO2.The Carbon Capt...
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April 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Register now for our event on Navigating Challenges to Security & Resilience in European Ports! 🚢

Sign up here 👉https://forms.office.com/e/ULu6vwNTPL

📅 Tuesday, 29 April 2025
🕖 09:00 – 13:30 CET
📍 EFTA House, Brussels
April 22, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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ESA has today approved a Norwegian scheme for floating offshore wind in Utsira Nord 🌊🔋

Read the full press release here👇🔍

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ESA approves Norwegian scheme for floating offshore wind in Utsira Nord | EFTA Surveillance Authority
The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved a State aid scheme for developing a floating offshore wind farm on the Norwegian continental shelf.The aid scheme aims to support the developme...
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April 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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ESA urges Norway to continue to strengthen welfare controls for laying hens and chickens kept for meat production 🐓

Read the full press release here 🔍👇
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ESA urges Norway to continue to strengthen welfare controls for laying hens and chickens kept for meat production | EFTA Surveillance Authority
A new report by the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) finds that Norway has improved its control of animal welfare for laying hens. However, further actions are required to meet EEA animal welfare req...
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April 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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ESA has today approved amendments to the Norwegian tax refund scheme for employing seafarers ⛴️⚓️

Read the full press release here 🔍

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ESA approves amendments to Norwegian tax refund scheme for employing seafarers | EFTA Surveillance Authority
The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved amendments to the Norwegian tax refund scheme for employing seafarers. The amendments ensure partial inflation adjustment and help make the sch...
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April 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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📢 Join us for our event on Navigating Challenges to Security & Resilience in European Ports! 🚢

Sign up here 👉https://forms.office.com/e/ULu6vwNTPL

📅 Tuesday, 29 April 2025
🕖 09:00 – 13:30 CET
📍 EFTA House, Brussels

See the programme below - more details to follow!👇
March 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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At Schjødt's Young in the EEA Forum in Oslo, our Director of Legal & Executive Affairs Melpo Joséphidès spoke together with EFTA Court Judge Michael Reiertsen. 

The Forum focused on Court referrals and procedures before the EFTA Court, aiming to engage with young EEA interested enthusiasts 👨‍⚖️⚖️
March 20, 2025 at 11:16 AM