Organization code
CEFTA
Catégorie
Organisations
Established
Signed in 1992; the current agreement entered into force in 2007
Headquarters
Permanent Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium
Members
7 Parties
Official languages
English
The Central European Free Trade Agreement is a regional trade arrangement among non-EU European economies. CEFTA 2006 seeks to remove trade barriers, align rules and improve market access as its Parties integrate with European and global markets.
CEFTA liberalizes trade in goods and services, improves the investment and business environment, and supports cooperation on customs, digital trade, dispute settlement and regulatory rules.
1992
The original Central European Free Trade Agreement was signed
2006
The current agreement for Southeast European economies was signed in Bucharest
2007
CEFTA 2006 entered into force
Today
Cooperation covers services, digital trade, investment and the regional common market
The CEFTA flag uses a deep-blue field with the organization's name and a star-based mark representing European regional cooperation and trade links.
Usage note
The CEFTA name and visual identity are organizational assets; use should not imply an unauthorized official relationship.
