We are part of the EEA. The agreement between the EU and the remaining EFTA members. (Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein and Switzerland.) For Norway’s part it means we adopt the legislation as nationl law (we can veto, but sdom happens) and are part of the inner market but not the customs union. Also special agreements on energy (oil) agriculture and fishing. We have no representation in the parliament or the commission. We participate on beurocratic level but cannot vote on anything. (I represent Norway in two 'group of experts" and two administrative cooperation groups) GoE discusses things on a higher level AdCo lower level and market surveile. We have a voice, but always a little bit apart.
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grue@lemmy.world 15 hours agoHuh. I just kinda assumed Norway would use the Euro, but TIL it’s not even a member of the EU. Weird.
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thebestaquaman@lemmy.world 7 hours ago
We have a “complicated” relationship to the EU. There was a vote in the '90s where we decided not to join, and now we’re connected through the EEA (which another comment treats in detail). Today, the EU debate is rising again, largely because of the war in Ukraine. However, it seems like public opinion is still marginally opposed to membership due to our somewhat special situation regarding oil, hydropower, and (lack of) agricultural land.