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The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) monitors compliance with the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA Agreement) in Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, enabling those States to participate in the Internal Market of the European Union.<\/p>\n\n
ESA is independent of the States and safeguards the rights of individuals and undertakings under the EEA Agreement, ensuring free movement, fair competition and control of state aid.<\/p>\n\n
ESA's work helps remove barriers to trade and opens up new opportunities to over 450 million Europeans, creating jobs and growth and adding to the international competitiveness of the States.<\/p>\n\n
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Integrity<\/h4>\n\n ESA operates in a fair, objective and independent manner. ESA's staff take ownership of their tasks and carry these out in an environment of open discussion and high ethical standards.<\/p>\n\n
Openness<\/h4>\n\n ESA and its staff carry out their functions in a manner that is visible, approachable and transparent. ESA is open to continuous improvement at the organisational and individual levels.<\/p>\n\n
Competence<\/h4>\n\n ESA employs highly-qualified staff with the skills and knowledge required for ESA to fulfil its role and to deal with tasks in an effective and efficient manner. We develop our competence, continuously improve our skills and knowledge and aim for excellence.<\/p>\n<\/div>","summary":"The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) monitors compliance with the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA Agreement) in Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, enabling those States to participate in the Internal Market of the European Union. ESA is independent of the States and safeguards the rights of individuals and undertakings under the EEA Agreement, ensuring free movement, fair competition and control..."}},"dataStatus":"success"}};
You need to enable JavaScript to run this app. Mission and Values The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) monitors compliance with the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA Agreement) in Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, enabling those States to participate in the Internal Market of the European Union.
ESA is independent of the States and safeguards the rights of individuals and undertakings under the EEA Agreement, ensuring free movement, fair competition and control of state aid.
ESA's work helps remove barriers to trade and opens up new opportunities to over 450 million Europeans, creating jobs and growth and adding to the international competitiveness of the States.
Integrity
ESA operates in a fair, objective and independent manner. ESA's staff take ownership of their tasks and carry these out in an environment of open discussion and high ethical standards.
Openness
ESA and its staff carry out their functions in a manner that is visible, approachable and transparent. ESA is open to continuous improvement at the organisational and individual levels.
Competence
ESA employs highly-qualified staff with the skills and knowledge required for ESA to fulfil its role and to deal with tasks in an effective and efficient manner. We develop our competence, continuously improve our skills and knowledge and aim for excellence.