Join us at the University of Stavanger for a combined seminar and book launch to mark the 30th anniversary of the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement.
30 Years of the EEA Agreement: Seminar and Book Launch
Last year, January 1st, 2024 marked the 30th anniversary of the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA), bringing together the three EEA EFTA States – Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway – and the 27 EU Member States in one Internal Market.
Join us now, one year after, at the University of Stavanger and UiS School of Business and Law on March 5th for a combined seminar and book launch to mark the 30th anniversary of the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement.
This event will feature presentations from contributors to the newly published "Research Handbook on EEA Internal Market Law" and from the University of Stavanger.
The comprehensive volume delves into the intricacies of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) pillar within the European Economic Area (EEA). With contributions from leading academics, judges, and practitioners, this new book offers an in-depth analysis and systematic examination of EEA internal market law, based on EEA primary and secondary law, EFTA Surveillance Authority practice, and EFTA Court case law. The handbook is aimed at EEA/EFTA academics, judges, students, civil servants, law firms, national courts, policymakers, and private practitioners. In this book launch seminar, we seek to deepen the understanding of EEA internal market law and its unique features
Graham Butler and Marius Meling, will share their insights on EEA internal market law. Additionally, Ola Johan Settem will give a talk on the effects of the Charter of Fundamental Rights on Norwegian law.
- Date: Wednesday, March 5th
- Time:11.30-13.00
- Place: The Data Lab, Kjølv Egelands hus room KE A-259 at Ullandhaug Campus, University of Stavanger
Program:
- 11.30-11.40
Introduction – Marius Meling - 11.40-12.00
The EEA Agreement – thirty years of an Extended internal market, where are we now? Graham Butler, Full Professor of Law, University of Southern Denmark. - 12.00-12.20
State monopolies of a commercial character – Marius Meling, Consultant/Associate Lawyer, Deloitte Legal. - 12.20-12.40
CENTENOL – Centre on the Europeanisation of Norwegian Law – Christian Franklin, Professor at Law, University of Bergen. - 12.40-13.00
The Charter of Fundamental Rights – effects on Norwegian law – Ola Johan Settem, Professor at Law, University of Stavanger.