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Norway is known for its restrictive regulatory framework, but what happens when the local laws must comply with regulations that surpass them and have a completely different point of view over certain subjects? As a member of the European Economic Area, Norway is obliged to implement all EEA directives to State laws, but when it comes to gambling, it refuses to do so. Such action, or lack thereof, has resulted in many angry customers and companies. So, where is the catch and who is right?
Local laws against EEA directives
One of the most important elements of the EAA is the cooperation in enabling free movement of goods, persons, services, and capital. Furthermore, all member states must make reasonable efforts not to distort competition, to closely cooperate and thrive to research, development, environmental education, and common social policies. This is when it got tricky, as the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a paper in which it mentions how local authorities deter