Enlargement is worth something for the EU. At least this became clear to Norway after negotiations in Brussels for a renewed EEA Agreement came close to finishing on Tuesday evening.
Only the final little details have still to be settled, Norwegian media reported.
The three EFTA countries – Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein – must pay ten times more, 230 million euro per year for access to the markets in the enlarged European Union.
Norway will pay 97% of the money. Instea...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.