ESA: Norway Breached EEA Rules in Railway Contract Award to Vy

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has found that Norway violated the EEA Agreement when state-owned Vy was awarded the passenger rail contract for Southern Norway, likely due to inadequate competitive tendering. This marks a formal infringement finding that could lead to legal action or re-tendering. The decision challenges Norway's rail procurement practices and may have implications for EU/EEA state-aid and competition rules.