EEA Law in the Norwegian National Insurance Court – A Selection from Recent Case Law

Abstract

The National Insurance Court of Norway (NIC) occupies a unique position within the Norwegian legal system, as a specialized court for social security and pension disputes. This article examines how the NIC adjudicates cases involving EEA law, focusing on selected cases from 2023 and 2024. It explores the NIC’s engagement with the jurisprudence of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the EFTA Court, and the Norwegian Supreme Court. At stake is not merely the resolution of individual disputes but the broader question of how national courts function as decentralized enforcers of EEA law. The analysis underscores the NIC’s evolving role in ensuring legal certainty, fostering judicial dialogue, and upholding the rule of law. In doing so, it sheds light on the intersection of national and European legal orders, illustrating how a specialized court contributes to the integrity of the EEA legal framework.