On October 20, 2026, the seventh meeting of the Joint Committee on the Withdrawal Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area states that are members of the European Free Trade Association (EEA EFTA) — Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway — took place. This committee was established under the agreement governing the rights of citizens and other aspects of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union as it applies to the EEA EFTA states. Following the meeting, the parties published a joint statement documenting the outcomes of the discussions. The committee meets regularly to monitor compliance with the provisions of the Withdrawal Agreement, which covers, among other matters, issues of residence, employment, and social security for citizens affected by the United Kingdom's departure from the EU. The Withdrawal Agreement was concluded separately from the main agreement on the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union, since Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, as members of the European Economic Area, are not EU member states. Regular meetings of the Joint Committee are aimed at ensuring consistent implementation of the agreements and addressing emerging issues related to citizens' rights and economic cooperation between the parties. The specific decisions adopted at the seventh meeting are not disclosed in the brief announcement; however, the publication of such statements is standard practice for informing the public about the committee's work.