EEA
Proper noun
Meaning
EEA
Initialism of European Economic Area (the area consisting of the European Union plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein).
Examples
European environment information and observation network The European environment information and observation network (Eionet) is a partnership network of the EEA and its member and cooperating countries.
EEA is responsible for providing objective, timely and targeted information on Europe's environment.
EEA institutions A Joint Committee consisting of the EEA States plus the European Commission (representing the EU) has the function of extending relevant EU law to the non EU members.
However, increases are payable to pensioners living in countries with which the UK government has a “reciprocal social security agreement” that provides for them, as well as those living in the European Economic Area (EEA), plus Switzerland and Gibraltar.
However, he suggested that the option direct membership in the EEA for the microstates, outside of both the EFTA and the EU, should be given consideration.
In addition, in connection with the EEA Agreement of 1992, two other EFTA organisations were established, the EFTA Surveillance Authority and the EFTA Court.