Video conference of the members of the European Economic Area Council, 28 May 2021

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Publication Date 28/05/2021
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A videoconference was held by the members of the European Economic Area (EEA) Council on 28 May 2021.

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The members of the EEA Council discussed the overall functioning of the EEA Agreement and the effect of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on the internal market. The members of the EEA Council also held a policy debate on strategic autonomy.

A Joint Statement was adopted addressing the following areas:

  • COVID-19
  • Political dialogue
  • Cooperation in the EEA
  • Incorporation of EEA-relevant EU acts
  • UK's withdrawal from the EU and the EEA Agreement
  • Development of the internal market and digital transformation
  • European Green Deal
  • Social dimension
    EU programmes
  • Financial mechanisms
  • Agricultural trade

In the margins of the video conference of the members of the EEA Council, the ministers held an informal exchange of views on Russia, the international dimension of COVID-19 and climate and security.
Source Link Link to Main Source https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/international-ministerial-meetings/2021/05/28/
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General Secretariat of the Council: Joint Statement of the Members of the EEA Council https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/49981/joint-statement-eea-council-may-2021.pdf
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