
European Economic Area
European free trade zone established in 1994

European free trade zone established in 1994
The European Economic Area (EEA) is an international agreement that extends the common market of the European Union to three non-EU states: Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. The EEA was established on 1 January 1994 upon entry into force of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Governed by European law, the area aims to enable free movement of persons, goods, services, and capital within the European common market, including the freedom to choose residence in any country within this area. New members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) would not automatically become party to the EEA Agreement, as each EFTA state decides on its own whether it applies to be party to the EEA Agreement or not. According to Article 128 of the EEA Agreement, "any European State becoming a member of the Community shall, and the Swiss Confederation or any European State becoming a member of EFTA may, apply to become a party to this Agreement. It shall address its application to the EEA Council...
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