The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is an intergovernmental organisation set up for the promotion of free trade and economic integration to the benefit of its four Member States Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The Headquarters of the EFTA Secretariat in Geneva supplies services related to free trade and co-operation agreements with third countries. The Brussels Secretariat and the Luxembourg Office provide support in managing the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement.Subscribe to the EFTA Newsletter to stay up to date on our recent and upcoming activities: https://www.efta.int/about-efta/newsletter

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Industry

International Affairs

Company size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Geneva 20

Type

Government Agency

Founded

1960

Specialties

European Economic Area, Free Trade, and Internal Market

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  🔍 Did you know? SMEs represent up to 99% of companies in some EFTA States.   Our modernised free trade agreements often include a dedicated SME chapter, helping small and medium-sized businesses access global markets and benefit from digital opportunities.   Ensuring that SMEs are included in global trade is one of the many ways in which EFTA is adapting to modern times, driving innovation and growth across our Member States and beyond.   Visit the EFTA SME Information Hub to learn morehttps://lnkd.in/enavxsAJ   #EFTA65  

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  How is EFTA shaping trade for today and tomorrow? EFTA’s modernised free trade agreements reflect the realities of today’s shifting global economy. 🌍By updating our FTAs and adding new chapters – from SMEs to sustainable and digital trade – we can ensure that trade remains open, inclusive and resilient. Modernisation isn’t just about keeping pace with change – it’s about adapting to and shaping a trading system that is more predictable, values-driven and ready for the future. 💡 EFTA has modernised three of its FTAs since 2018, including two in the last two years.   #EFTA65

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  In 1960, after just five months of negotiations, seven countries came together in Stockholm to sign the EFTA Convention – a pragmatic alternative to the European Economic Community (EEC).What started as a regional bloc has since grown into the EU's closest partner and a global network of 35 free trade agreements spanning 49 countries.For 65 years, EFTA has shaped open and cooperative trade, creating lasting benefits for governments, businesses and individuals worldwide.📸 Did you know? There are eight signatures on the EFTA Convention, not seven. The eighth belongs to Liechtenstein, which joined through a special protocol because of its Customs Union with Switzerland. Liechtenstein became a member of EFTA in 1991.#EFTA65

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  65 years of trusted trade partnerships 🤝 Since 1960, EFTA has taken a pragmatic, consensus-driven approach to manage relations between its members and with trade partners around the globe, balancing Member States’ interests with mutual respect and a commitment to rules-based trade. Over six decades, this model has created lasting trade partnerships that benefit governments, businesses, and people worldwide.Today, with 35 free trade agreements across 49 countries, EFTA continues to shape the future of global trade. 🌎🔗 Learn more about one of the world’s largest free trade networkshttps://lnkd.in/gh_FubJW#EFTA65

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  Extending the European Green Bonds Regulation across the EEA 🌱 The EEA Joint Committee has incorporated the European Green Bonds Regulation into the EEA Agreement, bringing Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway into the framework. The Regulation establishes a voluntary EEA-wide standard designed to strengthen transparency and credibility in sustainable finance.  It creates new opportunities for issuers and investors while addressing greenwashing and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. A unified sustainable finance market across all 30 EEA States 🇪🇺 🇮🇸 🇱🇮 🇳🇴 📊 See our infographic below for key facts 🔗 Read the EEA Joint Committee Decision here:https://lnkd.in/ekd2ZpxtNorwegian Ministry of Foreign AffairsMission of Norway to the EUMinistry for Foreign Affairs of IcelandLiechtensteinische Landesverwaltung

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  Before laptops, there were typewriters. Before emails, there were telexes. Before cloud storage, there were filing cabinets. Many of them.The tools have evolved. The principles have not. For 65 years, EFTA has built lasting partnerships based on mutual respect and rules-based trade – benefiting businesses and citizens in the EFTA States and partner countries. 🌎 📸 Discover more in our history section:https://lnkd.in/e4Z2ptBt#EFTA65

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  What keeps trade partnerships strong for 65 years?Our Ministers explain.In 2025 alone, EFTA has signed free trade agreements with Thailand, Kosovo, Malaysia and MERCOSUR, and modernized agreements with Singapore and Ukraine – demonstrating that even in times of protectionism and uncertainty, partnership and dialogue can break through barriers.For 65 years, EFTA has taken a pragmatic, consensus-driven approach to manage relations between its members and with trade partners around the globe, balancing Member States’ interests with mutual respect and a commitment to rules-based trade.What makes it work?🤝 Win-win solutions built on partnership ensuring benefits for all sides ⚖️ Equal voice for all four Member States through consensus-based decisions 🌱 Modern agreements that empower SMEs and support sustainability🔄 Pragmatic approaches and problem solving to meet the demands of today's trade environment The result?A global trade network of 35 free trade agreements with 49 partner countries that creates lasting benefits for businesses, governments, and people worldwide.Four Member States. Global in reach. 65 years strong – and ready for the future!#EFTA65Cecilie T. MyrsethNorwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesNorwegian Ministry of Foreign AffairsSECO Economic Cooperation and DevelopmentLiechtensteinische LandesverwaltungMinistry for Foreign Affairs of IcelandFederal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER

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  📊 Driving change with quality statistics and data for everyone. On World Statistics Day 2025, EFTA is supporting the United Nations and joining the global celebrations to highlight how timely, independent, scientifically grounded and comparable official statistics support informed decisions, cooperation and progress across the EFTA States and beyond. As part of this initiative, the EFTA Statistical Office is sharing some key statistics about the EFTA States to demonstrate how high-quality statistics inform policymaking and changes.  🔗 Read morehttps://lnkd.in/eF4JtwPg#EFTAstatistics#WorldStatisticsDay

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  📢 New Guest Speaker 16 October 2025 | 7:30 PM – 8:45 PMWe are honoured and delighted to welcome MrMarkus Schlagenhof, Deputy Secretary-General,EFTA (former Ambassador and Delegate of the Swiss Federal Council for Trade Agreements), as part of our programme, with a title that speaks for itself: “Trade Diplomacy Under Stress.”🔗 Register now and take part in an exclusive exchange:https://lnkd.in/e_KpjRRC#EFTA#IID#CCIG#TradeDiplomacy#InternationalGeneva#Switzerland

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