ETAsäädökset

ETAsäädökset refers to the body of legal acts that are incorporated into the European Economic Area (EEA) agreement and thus apply to the EEA member states, which include the EU member states and Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. These acts are primarily derived from the legislation of the European Union. The EEA agreement aims to extend the EU's internal market to these three EFTA states, allowing for the free movement of goods, services, capital, and persons.

The incorporation of EU legislation into the EEA agreement is a continuous process. New EU legislation relevant to the internal market is assessed for its compatibility with the EEA agreement. If deemed compatible, it is formally adopted by the EEA Joint Committee, which is composed of representatives from the EU and the EFTA states. Once adopted, these acts become legally binding in Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, and must be transposed into their national legal systems.

ETAsäädökset cover a wide range of policy areas, including competition law, environmental protection, consumer rights, and social policy, as long as these areas fall within the scope of the EEA agreement. The EFTA states participate in the development of new EU legislation through various consultation and information channels, but they do not have voting rights in EU decision-making bodies. The consistent application and interpretation of ETAsäädökset are overseen by the EFTA Court and the EFTA Surveillance Authority.