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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
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.
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#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.
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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 👇
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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.
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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
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
🤝🇻🇳 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
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#EFTATrade #EFTA #Vietnam
We are looking for a new Head of Human Resources to join the EFTA Secretariat in Brussels.
📅 Apply by 28 September
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#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!
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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
🔎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
📢 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
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#vacancy #hiring #jobsinBrussels
Aira Azhari, CEO of think tank IDEAS Malaysia, shares how agreements like the #EFTAMalaysia Economic Partnership Agreement can benefit everyday Malaysians. The agreement is ambitious and broad-based, covering trade in goods, services and investment.
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#EFTATrade
🇱🇮 Today is the National Day of Liechtenstein!
Wishing all our colleagues and friends in Liechtenstein a joyful and festive 15 August 🥳
Happy National Day to Liechtenstein! Schönen Nationalfeiertag!
Muhammad Azmi, CEO of InvestKL, shares how economic partnership can be a catalyst for growth and collaboration.
The #EFTAMalaysia Economic Partnership Agreement offers opportunities for economic cooperation and trade to grow further.
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#EFTATrade #Malaysia #EFTA
Maximilian Rüdisser, Managing Director of Liechtenstein Chamber of Commerce and Industry, emphasises the importance of predictability for companies to grow in new markets.
The EFTA-Malaysia Partnership Agreement delivers precisely this predictability.
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🇨🇭 Happy National Day to Switzerland!
The EFTA Secretariat sends best wishes to all our Swiss colleagues and friends as they celebrate back home or abroad 🥳
Schönen Nationalfeiertag | Bonne fête nationale | Buona festa nazionale | Bella festa naziunala 🎉
