Obstacles to Single Market Implementation: EEA and Switzerland

Summary

This report examines the challenges in fully implementing single market rules within the European Economic Area (EEA) and specifically addresses the complex bilateral relations between the EU and Switzerland.
10 09.09.2015
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Key points

  • There is a growing trend of delays in adopting EU laws within the EEA-EFTA states.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding Liechtenstein's rules on residence and employment for EEA nationals.
  • Iceland currently faces the highest delay in implementing required EU legislation among the EFTA states.
  • Norway needs to step up efforts to complete the internal energy market.
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