Date: 2026-05-21Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 30/2026 of 6 February 2026 amending Annex VII (Recognition of professional qualifications) to the EEA Agreement [2026/955]
### Summary of Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 30/2026
**Overview**
Decision No 30/2026, adopted by the EEA Joint Committee on 6 February 2026, amends Annex VII (Recognition of professional qualifications) to the EEA Agreement. The primary objective of this decision is to incorporate Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2025/2187 into the existing legal framework of the European Economic Area.
**Key Provisions and Amendments**
* **Incorporation of EU Law:** The decision integrates Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2025/2187 of 30 July 2025, which amends Directive 2005/36/EC. This specific amendment concerns the evidence of formal qualifications and the titles of training courses within the European Union.
* **Annex VII Amendment:** Article 1 formally adds the reference for Delegated Decision (EU) 2025/2187 (OJ L, 2025/2187, 29.10.2025) to point 1 of Annex VII of the EEA Agreement.
* **Language Authenticity:** The Icelandic and Norwegian translations of Delegated Decision (EU) 2025/2187, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, are designated as authentic.
**Timeline and Entry into Force**
* **Decision Date:** 6 February 2026.
* **Effective Date:** 7 February 2026, contingent upon all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement being completed.
* **Publication Date:** The decision was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 21 May 2026.
**Administrative Information**
* **Signatory:** Nicolas VON LINGEN, President for the EEA Joint Committee.
* **Legal References:**
* Document Reference: 2026/955
* ELI: [http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2026/955/oj](http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2026/955/oj)
* Incorporated Decision ELI: [http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_del/2025/2187/oj](http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_del/2025/2187/oj)
* **Location of Signing:** Brussels.
Key Entities Referenced
EEA Agreement: The foundational international treaty establishing the European Economic Area, which this decision amends to incorporate new EU legislation.
Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2025/2187: The specific EU act being incorporated into the EEA framework, concerning the evidence of formal qualifications and titles of training courses.
Directive 2005/36/EC: The primary EU directive regarding the recognition of professional qualifications, which is updated by this decision for EEA purposes.
Annex VII (Recognition of professional qualifications): The specific technical annex to the EEA Agreement that defines the scope of mutual recognition rules for professional credentials.
EEA Joint Committee: The administrative body responsible for managing the EEA Agreement and adopting decisions to align EEA law with EU legislation.
Official Journal EN
of the European Union L series
2026/955 21.5.2026
DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEENo 30/2026
of 6 February 2026
amending Annex VII (Recognition of professional qualifications) to the EEA Agreement [2026/955]
THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (“the EEA Agreement”), and in particular Article 98
thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2025/2187 of 30 July 2025 amending Directive 2005/36/EC of the European
Parliament and of the Council as regards the evidence of formal qualifications and the titles of training courses(1)is to
be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(2) Annex VII to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The following indent is added in point 1 (Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council) of
Annex VII to the EEA Agreement:
‘— 32025 D 2187: Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2025/2187 of 30 July 2025 (OJ L, 2025/2187, 29.10.2025).’
Article 2
The text of Delegated Decision (EU) 2025/2187 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, to be published in the EEA
Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be authentic.
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on 7 February 2026, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA
Agreement have been made(*).
Article 4
This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European
Union.
Done at Brussels, 6 February 2026.
For the EEA Joint Committee
The President
Nicolas VON LINGEN
(1) OJ L, 2025/2187, 29.10.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_del/2025/2187/oj.
(*) No constitutional requirements indicated.
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2026/955/oj 1/1