European Economic Area
Britishnoun
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The commission has the power to block a merger if it finds that an acquisition would threaten competition in the European Economic Area.
From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025
The tool will be accessible for people 18 or older where ChatGPT is available, except for in the United Kingdom, Switzerland and countries in the European Economic Area.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2024
The subscription model is exclusive to people in the EU, European Economic Area and Switzerland, and is not available in the UK.
From BBC • Dec. 14, 2023
The spokesperson added that the company already announced plans to shift all users in European Union and European Economic Area to consent law under Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2023
Norway opted to stay out of the EU during a referendum in November 1994; nonetheless, as a member of the European Economic Area, it contributes sizably to the EU budget.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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