ESA renews production grant scheme for news and news-related media services in Iceland | EFTA Surveillance Authority

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved the renewal of an Icelandic production grant scheme for private news and current affairs media in Iceland for the 2026-2031 period.The scheme a...

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ESA adopts temporary State aid framework for sectors affected by the Middle East Crisis | EFTA Surveillance Authority

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) today adopted theMiddle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF) to help EEA EFTA States support their economies in response to the ongoing Middle East ...

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ESA in Reykjavik for annual talks with Icelandic authorities | EFTA Surveillance Authority

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has this week been in Reykjavik for its annual “Package Meeting” with the Icelandic authorities, combining expert‑level discussions on ongoing infringement cases ...

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ESA adopts guidelines on State aid for land and multimodal transport | EFTA Surveillance Authority

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today adopted State aid guidelines for land and multimodal transport (LMTG), ensuring uniform application across the European Economic Area (EEA).The guidelin...

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ESA asks Iceland to fully implement EEA rules on posting of workers | EFTA Surveillance Authority

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) holds the view that Iceland does not correctly implement EEA rules on the posting of workers. ESA has therefore issued a letter of formal notice regarding the Pos...

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ESA asks Iceland to address potential conflicts of interest in environmental impact assessments | EFTA Surveillance Authority

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today issued a letter of formal notice to Iceland for failing to correctly implement a provision of the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (the EIA Dir...

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ESA asks Iceland to comply with EEA rules for movement within the internal market of meat from third countries | EFTA Surveillance Authority

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today opened infringement proceedings against Iceland for failing to comply with rules governing the movement between EEA States of animal products originatin...

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Animal welfare: ESA notes progress by Iceland on the protection of animals at the time of killing | EFTA Surveillance Authority

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today published its report on a follow-up audit assessing Iceland’s implementation of measures on animal protection at the time of killing.The audit, conducte...

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ESA urges Iceland to meet waste collection and recycling targets | EFTA Surveillance Authority

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today issued a letter of formal notice to Iceland for failing to meet several key waste collection and recycling targets.Under EEA rules, Iceland must achieve...

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ESA asks Liechtenstein to fully comply with EEA rules on single-use plastics | EFTA Surveillance Authority

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today sent a letter of formal notice to Liechtenstein for failing to fulfil its obligations under the Single-Use Plastics Directive.The directive aims to redu...

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ESA amends ETS State aid guidelines | EFTA Surveillance Authority

Today, the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has adopted amendments to its guidelines for assessing State aid for sectors exposed to the European Emission Trading System (ETS).The amendments concern t...

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ESA approves prolongation to Norwegian tax refund scheme for employing seafarers | EFTA Surveillance Authority

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved amendments and a prolongation of a Norwegian tax refund scheme for companies that employ seafarers. The revised scheme expands eligibility to i...

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ESA approves aid for broadband infrastructure rollout in Norway | EFTA Surveillance Authority

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved an aid scheme for the rollout of broadband infrastructure in Norway that aims to provide access to gigabit networks to all households and busin...

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Food safety: ESA calls on Iceland to strengthen controls of fruit and vegetable producers | EFTA Surveillance Authority

A new report by the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) recommends that Iceland strengthen its system for official controls of producers of cut fruits and vegetables, leafy greens and sprouts. The repor...

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ESA calls on Iceland to comply with EFTA Court judgments on shareholder rights rules | EFTA Surveillance Authority

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today sent Iceland two letters of formal notice for failing to comply with two EFTA Court judgments concerning EEA rules on shareholder engagement and shareho...

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ESA calls on Liechtenstein to comply with EFTA Court judgment on lawyers’ right to practice across the EEA | EFTA Surveillance Authority

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today delivered a reasoned opinion to Liechtenstein concerning restrictions on the professional activities of European lawyers under Liechtenstein law. Curren...

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ESA finds aid to the Icelandic submarine cable project compatible with EEA rules | EFTA Surveillance Authority

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has finalised a formal investigation concerning alleged aid measures granted by the Icelandic authorities to Farice and found them to be in line with EEA rules.Ic...

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ESA approves amendments to Norwegian support scheme for green industrial projects | EFTA Surveillance Authority

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved amendments to, and the prolongation of, an aid scheme for promoting full-scale green industrial projects in Norway under the Clean Industrial S...

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Competition: ESA accepts Norway’s commitments in North Sea Link Interconnector investigation | EFTA Surveillance Authority

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has accepted voluntary commitments offered by Norway to address ESA’s preliminary competition concerns regarding the North Sea Link (NSL) electricity interconnect...

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ESA approves additional Norwegian aid for construction of a new airport in Mo i Rana | EFTA Surveillance Authority

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved additional aid granted to Avinor AS for the construction of a new airport near Mo i Rana, a city located in northern Norway.The project aims to...

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ESA closes investigation into Norwegian exemption from excise duty on waste incineration | EFTA Surveillance Authority

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has concluded its formal investigation into Norway’s proposed exemption from the excise duty on waste incineration for activities covered by the European Emission...

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ESA approves Norwegian aid scheme for Sámi news outlets | EFTA Surveillance Authority

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved a Norwegian aid scheme to support Sámi news and current affairs media, concluding that the aid is in line with EEA rules.The aim of the scheme ...

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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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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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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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