Items discussed at meetings: Recent international economic developments, with as annex: "The EFTA countries in the present European and world economic situation", activities of the Association, Sweden’s economy and foreign trade, industrial and labour policies of Sweden and their relation to international economic developments, negotiations with Spain, relations with Yugoslavia, the trade agreement with Spain; Report by Mr. Svenn Stray of Norway to the 3rd meeting of the Committee, Geneva, 25-26 October 1979 "Trade Protectionism: Causes and Effects", with opinion by Mr Wolfgang Blenk on the report; The economic situation in the EFTA countries: Austria, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland; Texts of communiqués released at the end of the meetings summarising discussions; The International Situation and Prospects: Note by the Secretariat; The Direct Elections to the European Parliament: Note by the Secretariat.

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