Railway package could derail the EEA Agreement
Norwegian authorities propose to undermine the EFTA pillar in the European Economic Area Agreement, replacing the system of two separate pillars with just one. In doing so, the fundamental principles of the EEA Agreement are put at stake.
Fierce popular opposition and public debate has delayed the Norwegian parliament’s handling of the proposed incorporation of the EUs 4th Railway package into the EEA Agreement. After the Norwegian Supreme Court in March concluded that the Storting, if it so wishes, can adopt the EU s 4th Railway Package by way of a simple majority, a final decision is expected in May.