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State Secretary Varteressian’s remarks at EEA conference in Lisbon

State Secretary Maria Varteressian’s remarks at the conference celebrating the 30th anniversary of the EEA Grants.

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian

State Secretary Varteressian’s speech at closing event for the EEA and Norway Grants Culture Programmes

Speech by State Secretary Maria Varteressian’s speech at Closing event for the EEA and Norway Grants Culture Programmes, held at National Museum, Oslo 31. October 2024.

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian

Norwegian-supported fund to strengthen rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe

A new fund totalling more than EUR 300 million will support organisations working to promote the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe.

Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants

Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and the European Union have now signed an agreement on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

Opening address by the Prime Minister at a  Conference on Norway, the EEA and the European Single Market

'The EEA is for Norway also a security agreement. - Because being part of the same market, with the same rules and rights and obligations, the surveillance mechanism and the mechanism to solve disputes, in our world, where globalization is hitting

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

Evaluations and reports

On this page you can find links to agreements, reports and evaluations related to the EEA and Norway Grants.

Action plan to combat social dumping and work-related crime

The Action plan to combat social dumping and work-related crime was submitted by the Government 1 October 2022.

Norway’s financial contribution

Like the other EEA Efta states, Iceland and Liechtenstein, Norway makes financial contributions to the budgets of those EU programmes and agencies it participates in. Norway and the two other EEA Efta states also provide funding to reduce social and

Which countries benefit?

For the period 2014-2021, €2.8 billion has been set aside under the EEA and Norway Grants. Projects may be implemented until 2024. Funding is channelled through a number of programmes in the 15 beneficiary countries.

What the EEA Agreement covers

Under the EEA Agreement, Norwegians and the Norwegian business sector have the same rights and obligations as citizens and businesses in other EEA countries, for example when it comes to trade, investments, banking and insurance, buying and selling

About the EEA and Norway Grants

The EEA and Norway Grants represent the contribution of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway to reducing economic and social disparities and strengthening bilateral relations with 15 EU countries, primarily in Eastern and Central Europe. Norway

Get involved

A wide range of institutions and organisations can benefit from the EEA and Norway Grants.

Management and control of the EEA and Norway Grants

A number of control measures have been established to ensure that the EEA and Norway Grants are not being misused. The control systems prevent corruption and ensures that we achieve the agreed results.

EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021: Priority sectors and programme areas

The EEA and Norway Grants are allocated to sectors that are crucial for development in the beneficiary country, and where there is potential for and interest in cooperation with Norway. The five areas identified for funding both supplement and

Norway and the EU - Partners for Europe

Norway shares a common set of values with the EU and its member states, and we are working together to find joint solutions to common challenges.

Norway’s relations with Europe

It is in Norway’s national interest to cooperate closely with the EU and to participate actively in the ongoing political processes in Europe. In order to successfully influence important decisions, Norway must be more clear and assertive, and more