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European Economic Area

British  

noun

  1.  EEA.  a free-trade area created in 1994 by an agreement between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), excluding Switzerland, and the European Union (EU)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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 same requirements will apply in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway -- members of the European Economic Area including the EU -- and Switzerland.

From Barron's Oct. 9, 2025

According to an email LinkedIn sent to its users last year, it has not enabled user data sharing for AI purposes in the UK, the European Economic Area and Switzerland.

From BBC Jan. 22, 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

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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