EFTA Surveillance Authority
Julie Andrea Nesse is a seasoned legal professional specializing in competition law. Currently serving as a Senior Legal Officer at the EFTA Surveillance Authority since November 2019, Julie has also held the position of Legal Officer in the same field. Julie gained additional experience through a secondment at the European Commission in 2023, focusing on antitrust case support and policy. Prior roles include Advisor and Higher Executive Officer at Konkurransetilsynet from April 2017 to November 2019, as well as a Legal Intern at Forbrukerombudet. Julie's academic credentials include a Postgraduate Diploma in Economics for Competition Law from King's College London, as well as multiple law degrees from the University of Bergen, University of Dundee, and CY Cergy Paris Université.
EFTA Surveillance Authority
Mission The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) monitors compliance with the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA Agreement) in Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, enabling those States to participate in the Internal Market of the European Union. ESA is an international organisation, independent of the States, which safeguards the rights of individuals and undertakings under the EEA Agreement, ensuring free movement, fair competition and control of state aid. ESA's work helps remove barriers to trade and open up new opportunities to over 450 million Europeans, creating jobs and growth and adding to the international competitiveness of the States. ESA is based in Brussels. It currently employs staff members of 19 nationalities. ESA is led by a College consisting of three members, each appointed for a period of four years by the three participating EFTA States. Values Integrity: The Authority operates in a fair, objective and independent manner. The Authority's staff take ownership of their tasks and carry out these tasks in an environment of open discussion and high ethical standards. Openness: The Authority and its staff carry out their functions in a manner which is visible, approachable and transparent. The Authority is open to continuous improvement at an organisational and individual level. Competence: The Authority employs highly qualified staff, who have the skills and knowledge required for the Authority to fulfil its role and to deal with tasks in an effective and efficient manner. We develop our competence and continuously improve our skills and knowledge and aim for excellence.