tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406430766424642773.post4335673705930020391..comments2023-09-28T12:28:57.598+03:00Comments on Grahnlaw: EU view of EFTA and EEA country Iceland (not excluding controversy)Ralf Grahn http://www.blogger.com/profile/02156293782163802007noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406430766424642773.post-19378091040098882462010-12-22T08:39:54.903+02:002010-12-22T08:39:54.903+02:00french derek,
Thank you for your comment. Like y...french derek, <br /><br />Thank you for your comment. Like you, I find the EU-EFTA relations interesting, actually enough to write a series of posts on my blogs. <br /><br />I have not yet started to write about Switzerland (although I have discussed some issues earlier), but you are correct about the EU applying pressure to streamline adoption and harmonise implementation of (new) EU legislation. <br /><br />The second lesson for secessionists is the participation of EEA countries to promote economic and social cohesion - crudely put a substantial membership fee for the internal market.<br /><br />Switzerland is under pressure on this front as well.Ralf Grahn https://www.blogger.com/profile/02156293782163802007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406430766424642773.post-34607525233117489422010-12-21T20:32:44.183+02:002010-12-21T20:32:44.183+02:00I found the document on EFTA countries interesting...I found the document on EFTA countries interesting, especially that relating to Switzerland. It seems there is some arm-twisting going on? There is a salutary lesson here for anyone wishing their country could leave the EU and opt for a status similar to that of Switzerland.french dereknoreply@blogger.com