EFTA Secretariat

Join our flagship event: The EEA Seminar - where we give an introduction to the European Economic Area, deep dive into the framework of the EEA Agreement and explain how the EFTA Secretariat & its institutions collaborate with EEA EFTA States and the EU.

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Do you have a company based in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland? Join this new webinar series for EFTA businesses to learn about investment opportunities in India.

📅 18 February | 10:00am CET
🧪 Covering pharma & biotech
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📢 We are looking for a Facilities and Logistics Coordinator to join the EFTA Secretariat in Geneva.

This position is open to nationals of EFTA and EU Member States. Apply by 9 February.

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📑 The report on the 2025 Global Assessment of the National Statistical System of Tajikistan is now available.

Global assessments help strengthen the statistical systems of EFTA’s partner countries and support the development of official statistics.

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#EFTAstatistics

EEA social partners call for stronger cooperation on security, defence and civil preparedness The meeting brought together representatives of workers’ and employers’ organisations, as well as civil society groups from the EU and the EEA EFTA States. It was co-chaired by Juraj Sipko from the Eu...

The EEA Consultative Committee met in Copenhagen for the annual plenary.

Participants discussed:
➡️ The priorities and achievements of the Danish EU Presidency
➡️ Multi-employer collective bargaining
➡️ Geopolitics in the Arctic

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EEA Joint Committee incorporates largest number of legal acts in several years “This is the largest number of acts we have incorporated in several years, which illustrates the good progress made by the EEA EFTA States and EU in reducing the backlog”, stated Icelandic Ambassador ...

The EEA Joint Committee incorporated 142 legal acts into the EEA Agreement today - making it the largest number of acts incorporated in several years.

These acts include:
👉 European Single Access Point Regulation
👉 Data Governance Act

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#EEA

We are looking for an Administrative Coordinator to join the EFTA Statistical Office in Luxembourg.

📆 Apply by 3 January 2026
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#hiring #vacancy

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 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...

🤝🇸🇬 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...

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#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

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 ...

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 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 ...

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