Video conference of the members of the European Economic Area Council, 18 November 2020

Author (Corporate)	Council of the European Union
Publisher	General Secretariat of the Council
Publication Date	18/11/2020
Content Type	Overview
	Summary: A videoconference gathering the members of the European Economic Area (EEA) Council was held on 18 November 2020. Further information: The members of the EEA Council discussed the overall functioning of the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA Agreement) and the effect of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic on the internal market. There was also an orientation debate on Europe's Digital Future. A Joint Statement was adopted by the EEA Council, addressing the following areas: COVID-19 Cooperation in the EEA UK's withdrawal from the EU and the EEA Agreement Development of the internal market Incorporation of EEA-relevant EU acts European Green Deal Europe fit for the digital age Social dimension EU programmes Financial mechanisms Agricultural trade
Source Link	Link to Main Source https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/international-ministerial-meetings/2020/11/18/eeac/
Related Links	Official Council of the European Union: Press Release, 18/11/2020: Joint Statement of the Members of the EEA Council https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2020/11/18/joint-statement-of-the-members-of-the-eea-council/
Subject Categories	Internal Markets, Politics and International Relations
Subject Tags	European Economic Area [EEA]
Keywords	EEA Agreement
International Organisations	European Union [EU]