The European Free Trade Association is a multinational organization, founded in 1960 as an alternative to what was then called the European Economic Community and is now known as the European Union. Originally consisting of seven nations, today, it consists of only Switzerland, Liechenstein, Norway, and Iceland.
Recommended Resources
The official web site of the judicial branch of the European Free Trade Association's system displays news and upcoming events and a diary of court actions.
http://www.eftacourt.int/
European Fair Trade Association
Gives an overview of the organization and its members and the impact fair trade has had on the world. Also provides an opportunity to browse the library, which includes the written history of the EFTA and yearbooks in English, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, German, and French.
http://www.european-fair-trade-association.org/
European Free Trade Association
Delves into details about the EFTA, including news headlines, vacancies, and a staff directory as well as upcoming events.
http://www.efta.int/
