They include two Crown dependencies: the Bailiwick of Jersey, which is the largest of the islands; and the Bailiwick of Guernsey, consisting of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Herm and some smaller islands. The waters around the islands include the following: The highest point in the islands is Les Platons in Jersey at 143 metres (469 ft) above sea level. [41], Jersey has had a steadily rising population, increasing from below 90,000 in 2000 to over 105,000 in 2018 which combined with a flat GVA has resulted in GVA per head of population falling from £57,000 to £44,000 per person. [17][18] Sir Edmund Andros of Guernsey was an early colonial governor in North America, and head of the short-lived Dominion of New England.[19]. Switzerland, previously participating, was neither an EU nor EEA member but was part of the single market so Swiss nationals had the same rights to live and work in EEA countries as other EEA nationals. Christianity was brought to the islands around the sixth century; according to tradition, Jersey was evangelised by St Helier, Guernsey by St Samson of Dol, and the smaller islands were occupied at various times by monastic communities representing strands of Celtic Christianity. The Isle of Wight, which is part of England, lies just off the coast of Great Britain, between the Channel and the Solent. Software updated on 23 November 2020 18:51 from version 20.10.13. Further national information will be published later in 2019 as a part of the The European environment — state and outlook 2020 r eport (SOER 2020). Bitte die mit * gekennzeichneten Felder ausfüllen. Here you can find the main text of the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA), as well as updated versions of all Annexes and Protocols. Bailiwick Radio broadcasts two music services online, through Apple & Android apps and on TuneIn. Moreover, much of the population of military age had joined the British Army already. Norway. There were probably some Celtic Britons who settled on the Islands in the 5th and 6th centuries AD (the indigenous Celts of Great Britain, and the ancestors of the modern Welsh, Cornish, and Bretons) who had emigrated from Great Britain in the face of invading Anglo-Saxons. The end of the occupation came after VE-Day on 8 May 1945, Jersey and Guernsey being liberated on 9 May. Both bailiwicks are members of the British–Irish Council, and Jèrriais and Guernésiais are recognised regional languages of the islands. Many Spaniards, initially refugees from the Spanish Civil War, were brought to the islands to build fortifications. This has been ascribed to a range of factors including the physical separation of the Islands, the density of troops (up to one German for every two Islanders), the small size of the Islands precluding any hiding places for resistance groups, and the absence of the Gestapo from the occupying forces. In the early 21st century, the existence of governmental offices such as the bailiffs' with multiple roles straddling the different branches of government came under increased scrutiny for their apparent contravention of the doctrine of separation of powers—most notably in the Guernsey case of McGonnell -v- United Kingdom (2000) 30 EHRR 289. The lowest point is the English Channel (sea level). [14][15][16], The islands acquired commercial and political interests in the North American colonies. Hinweis: The earliest evidence of human occupation of the Channel Islands has been dated to 250,000 years ago when they were attached to the landmass of continental Europe. This notwithstanding, it is a matter of local pride for monarchists to treat the situation otherwise: the Loyal toast at formal dinners is to 'The Queen, our Duke', rather than to 'Her Majesty, The Queen' as in the UK.[33]. Evidence for Roman settlement is sparse, although evidently the islands were visited by Roman officials and traders. The EEA is an agency of the European Union. Samson of Dol, Helier, Marculf and Magloire are among saints associated with the islands. Islanders are full British citizens, but were not classed as European citizens unless by descent from a UK national. Many of the evacuees who returned home had difficulty reconnecting with their families after five years of separation. EEA students can take part in the same UK programs as EU students. A number of islands in the English Channel are part of France. In 2001 and 2002, the Channel Islands entered a team into the MCCA Knockout Trophy, the one-day tournament of the minor counties of English and Welsh cricket. The European Economic Area, abbreviated as EEA, consists of the Member States of the European Union (EU) and three countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; excluding Switzerland).. It allows them to be part of the EU’s single market. These are believed to be from the Old Norse ey (island) and holmr (islet). Harmonised standards are common to all countries of the EEA and CE marked products are required to have access to … The population of Sark largely remained where they were;[20] but in Alderney, all but six people left. Usually, an Act gives power to extend its application to the islands by an Order in Council, after consultation. The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man have Associate Member status. Switzerland is not part of the EEA, but has an agreement that extends the single market to include it. The Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Gibraltar are not within the EEA. UK stamps are no longer valid, but mail to the islands, and to the Isle of Man, is charged at UK inland rates. They have been parts of the Duchy of Normandy since the tenth century, and Queen Elizabeth II is often referred to by her traditional and conventional title of Duke of Normandy. However, there is a formal relationship between the Channel Islands and the EU which is governed by Protocol 3 to the UK's Act of Accession to the European Economic Community in 1972 ("Protocol 3"). Products that fall within the scope of a directive must comply when first put on the market or put into service in any of the following areas. In the sixth century, they were already included in the diocese of Coutances where they remained until the Reformation. The EEA links the EU member states and three EFTA states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway) into an internal market governed by the same basic … Many young men had already left to join the Allied armed forces, as volunteers. Many of the rules that apply for the EEA countries also apply for Switzerland, Norway and The Faroe Islands. [50], Victor Hugo spent many years in exile, first in Jersey and then in Guernsey, where he finished Les Misérables. Regional television and radio broadcasts are available in the islands. A bailiwick is a territory administered by a bailiff. The European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement and the European Union (EU) are not the same thing. However, during the transition period EU law continues to apply. [41], Both bailiwicks issue their own banknotes and coins, which circulate freely in all the islands alongside UK coinage and Bank of England and Scottish banknotes.[44]. The legal courts are separate; separate courts of appeal have been in place since 1961. Before German troops landed, between 30 June and 4 July 1940, evacuation took place. Among these are Bréhat, Île de Batz, Chausey, Tatihou and the Îles Saint-Marcouf. Although the words derive from a common root ('bail' = 'to give charge of') there is a vast difference between the meanings of the word 'bailiff' in Great Britain and in the Channel Islands; a bailiff in Britain is a court-appointed private debt-collector authorised to collect judgment debts, in the Channel Islands, the Bailiff in each bailiwick is the civil head, presiding officer of the States, and also head of the judiciary, and thus the most important citizen in the bailiwick. The islands' bailiffs, however, still retain their historic roles. The Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Gibraltar are not within the EEA. Due to the destruction of documents, it is impossible to state how many forced workers died in the other islands. They are an incorporated part of the commune of Granville (Manche). It allows the EEA EFTA States (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) to participate in the Internal Market on the basis of their application of Internal Market relevant acquis. The Isle of Wight, for example, is not a "Channel Island", despite being located in the Channel. Edward III of England granted a Charter in July 1341 to Jersey, Guernsey, Sark and Alderney, confirming their customs and laws to secure allegiance to the English Crown. 6,600 out of 50,000 left Jersey while 17,000 out of 42,000 left Guernsey. However, the Channel Islands Brussels Office (CIBO) ensures that Jersey’s interests are promoted in Europe. The EEA extends the single market to all 31 member states and allows nationals of participating countries to travel freely between them. The Channel islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and numerous other places are British crown dependendancies and therefore not part of the UK. Their numbers have been reinforced by recent migrants from Poland and elsewhere in Eastern Europe. The Channel Islands were a part of the Duchy of Normandy and among the possessions William the Conqueror brought with him when he became King of England in 1066. [35], The islands have never been part of the European Union, and thus were not a party to the 2016 referendum on the EU membership, but were part of the Customs Territory of the European Community by virtue of Protocol Three to the Treaty on European Union. [45] Senator Alan Maclean, a Jersey politician, had previously tried to save the 90-odd jobs furnished by the company to no avail. Wealthy French émigrés fleeing the Revolution sought residency in the islands. Only three of the four countries that belong to … Switzerland is a member of EFTA but is not a member of the EEA. Guernsey is the setting of Hugo's later novel Les Travailleurs de la Mer (Toilers of the Sea). It allows them to be part of the EU’s single market. They are considered the remnants of the Duchy of Normandy and, although they are not part of the United Kingdom,[3] the UK is responsible for the defence and international relations of the islands. Intense negotiations resulted in some humanitarian aid being sent via the Red Cross, leading to the arrival of Red Cross parcels in the supply ship SS Vega in December 1944. [27] The first evacuees returned on the first sailing from Great Britain on 23 June,[20] but the people of Alderney were unable to start returning until December 1945. 2) The above statement implies that products that have been on the market or in service in any of the following areas, before the implementation of a directive, are excluded from Television programmes are broadcast from the Frémont Point transmitting station. See EEA disambiguation page for other meanings of EEA.. Creative commons license. Historically there have been railway networks on Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney, but all of the lines on Jersey and Guernsey have been closed and dismantled. They make up 99% of the population and 92% of the area. [12]:5–10 Jersey was occupied by the French in 1461 as part of an exchange of helping the Lancastrians fight against the Yorkists during The War of the Roses. A local television service was called Channel Islands Live started transmitting in early 2016, from the studios at Dorset Street, St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. The EEA is composed of all EU members states as well as the following: Iceland. Sark in the 16th century was uninhabited until colonised from Jersey in the 1560s. The British Government demilitarised the islands in June 1940, and the lieutenant-governors were withdrawn on 21 June, leaving the insular administrations to continue government as best they could under impending military occupation.[20]. [48], The Norman language predominated in the islands until the nineteenth century, when increasing influence from English-speaking settlers and easier transport links led to Anglicisation. Shooting is a popular sport, in which islanders have won Commonwealth medals. [53], Cricket is popular in the Channel Islands. This privilege of neutrality enabled islanders to trade with both France and England and was respected until 1689 when it was abolished by Order in Council following the Glorious Revolution in Great Britain. They were historically linked to the Duchy of Normandy, but they are part of the French territory along with continental Normandy, and not part of the British Isles or of the Channel Islands in a political sense. Tourism 4.5% with agriculture contributing just 1.2% and manufacturing even lower at 1.1%. Code for developers. It used to include Switzerland and the visa regimes of most countries throughout the world still treat Swiss passport holders as if Switzerland was still an EEA member. In 1259, his successor, Henry III of England, by the Treaty of Paris, officially surrendered his claim and title to the Duchy of Normandy, while the King of France gave up claim to the Channel Islands, which was based upon his position as feudal overlord of the Duke of Normandy. [51] A "Guernsey-man" also makes an appearance in chapter 91 of Herman Melville's Moby-Dick. In the period 1204–1214, King John lost the Angevin lands in northern France, including mainland Normandy, to King Philip II of France, but managed to retain control of the Channel Islands. The Channel Islands are not represented in the UK Parliament. The systems of government in the islands date from Norman times, which accounts for the names of the legislatures, the States, derived from the Norman 'États' or 'estates' (i.e. The European Economic Area (EEA) was established via the Agreement on the European Economic Area, an international agreement which enables the extension of the European Union's single market to member states of the European Free Trade Association. [5]:158 The term refers only to the archipelago to the west of the Cotentin Peninsula. There are several local newspapers including the Guernsey Press and the Jersey Evening Post and magazines. … Control by the bishop of Winchester was ineffectual as the islands had turned overwhelmingly Calvinist and the episcopacy was not restored until 1620 in Jersey and 1663 in Guernsey. In the 1960s, names used for the cross-Channel ferries plying the mail route between the islands and Weymouth, Dorset, were taken from the popular Latin names for the islands: Caesarea (Jersey), Sarnia (Guernsey) and Riduna (Alderney). [25] Many land mines were laid, with 65,718 land mines laid in Jersey alone.[26]. However, Switzerland no longer participates in the European Economic Area. [21], Following the liberation of 1945, reconstruction led to a transformation of the economies of the islands, attracting immigration and developing tourism. The Chausey Islands south of Jersey are not generally included in the geographical definition of the Channel Islands but are occasionally described in English as 'French Channel Islands' in view of their French jurisdiction. The Channel Islands and the European Union. In Alderney, the occupying Germans built four camps in which over 700 people out of a total worker population of about 6,000 died. scope. The Channel Islands (Norman: Îles d'la Manche; French: Îles Anglo-Normandes or Îles de la Manche)[note 1] are an archipelago in the English Channel, off the French coast of Normandy. It is responsible for wireless telegraphy licensing throughout the islands, and by agreement, for broadcasting regulation in the two large islands only. GVA has fluctuated between £4.5 and £5 billion for 20 years. The European Union (EU) has 27 member states: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (including Gibraltar, excluding the Channel Islands, BNO passport holders and Isle of Man) From 31 January 2020 the UK is no longer an EU/EEA member state. It was retaken by the Yorkists in 1468. [39] Historically Guernsey's horticultural and greenhouse activities have been more significant than in Jersey, and Guernsey has maintained light industry as a higher proportion of its economy than Jersey. Eurozone is a group of countries, where you can pay with the € (Euro). Each has its own independent laws, elections, and representative bodies (although in modern times, politicians from the islands' legislatures are in regular contact). Islanders became involved with the Newfoundland fisheries in the seventeenth century. Introduction. Guernsey neither contributes to, nor directly receives anything from, the funds of the European Union. Occupational exposure limit (OEL) values are derived within two legal frameworks that form an integral part of the EU’s mechanism for protecting the health of … [7] The islands became detached by rising sea levels in the Neolithic period. [49] There are four main dialects/languages of Norman in the islands, Auregnais (Alderney, extinct in late twentieth century), Dgèrnésiais (Guernsey), Jèrriais (Jersey) and Sercquiais (Sark, an offshoot of Jèrriais). The formal relationship between the Channel Islands and the EU is enshrined in Protocol 3 of the UK’s 1972 Accession Treaty, and confirmed in what is now Article 355 (5) (c) of the EU Treaties. However, pursuant to the Treaty of Paris (1259), she governs in her right as The Queen (the "Crown in right of Jersey",[31] and the "Crown in right of the république of the Bailiwick of Guernsey"),[32] and not as the Duke. They are located just off the coast of France, in the English Channel. The Channel Islands (Norman: Îles d'la Manche; French: Îles Anglo-Normandes or Îles de la Manche) are an archipelago in the English Channel, off the French coast of Normandy. In 1483 a Papal bull decreed that the islands would be neutral during time of war. There was no resistance movement in the Channel Islands on the scale of that in mainland France. Motorenbezeichnung mit Leistung;    engine name and power, CE marking services for recreational craft. The European Economic Area (EEA) comprises the countries of the European Union (EU), plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway and was established on 1 January 1994.. The names of the larger islands in the archipelago in general have the -ey suffix, whilst those of the smaller ones have the -hou suffix. The term "Channel Islands" began to be used around 1830, possibly first by the Royal Navy as a collective name for the islands. But there were not enough of them to leave any trace and the islands continued to be ruled by the king of the Franks and its church remained part of the diocese of Coutances. In 1066, William II of Normandy invaded and conquered England, becoming William I of England, also known as William the Conqueror. The dependencies of other member states presumably have similar arrangements. The legislatures were reformed and non-party governments embarked on social programmes, aided by the incomes from offshore finance, which grew rapidly from the 1960s. The grant of seigneurship from Elizabeth I of England in 1565 forms the basis of Sark's constitution today. [12]:2–4 Owain Lawgoch, a mercenary leader of a Free Company in the service of the French Crown, attacked Jersey and Guernsey in 1372, and in 1373 Bertrand du Guesclin besieged Mont Orgueil. Providers include Sure and JT. They have a total population of about 170,499, and the bailiwicks' capitals, Saint Helier and Saint Peter Port, have populations of 33,500 and 18,207, respectively. Submarine cables connect the various islands and provide connectivity with England and France. [21] Thousands of children were evacuated with their schools to England and Scotland. This update can change over time so it is important to understand if any EEA country changes affect your immigration status or change how you would normally qualify to work under EEA country rules for you and especially your non-EEA family members. Rental income comes second at 15.1% with other business activities at 11.2%. Any British citizen who applies for a passport in Jersey or Guernsey receives a passport bearing the words "British Islands, Bailiwick of Jersey" or "British Islands, Bailiwick of Guernsey". The Jersey cricket team and the Guernsey cricket team are both associate members of the International Cricket Council. Anglicanism was imposed in the seventeenth century, but the Non-Conformist local tendency returned with a strong adoption of Methodism. Systems Status. Services are held in a number of languages. In Jersey, potatoes are an important export crop, shipped mostly to the UK. [30], The Channel Islands fall into two separate self-governing bailiwicks, the Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Jersey. In recognition for all the help given to him during his exile in Jersey in the 1640s, Charles II gave George Carteret, Bailiff and governor, a large grant of land in the American colonies, which he promptly named New Jersey, now part of the United States of America. There are three airports in the Channel Islands; Alderney Airport, Guernsey Airport and Jersey Airport, which are directly connected to each other by services operated by Blue Islands and Aurigny. Each of the three largest islands has a distinct vehicle registration scheme: In Sark, where most motor traffic is prohibited, the few vehicles – nearly all tractors – do not display plates. Since 1969, Jersey and Guernsey have operated postal administrations independently of the UK's Royal Mail, with their own postage stamps, which can be used for postage only in their respective Bailiwicks. 'Îles Normandes' and 'Archipel Normand' have also, historically, been used in Channel Island French to refer to the islands as a whole. [38], Tourism is still important however, Jersey and Guernsey have, since the 1960s, become major offshore financial centres. Now, Croatia has submitted an application to participate. The two Bailiwicks each have their own internet domain, .GG (Guernsey, Alderney, Sark) and .JE (Jersey), which are managed by channelisles.net. Norse settlement eventually succeeded initial attacks, and it is from this period that many place names of Norse origin appear, including the modern names of the islands. As the Channel Islands are not a part of the EU and do not benefit from the UK's membership (except for the provisions of Protocol 3 concerning trade in goods), Brexit will have no direct impact on the Channel Islands' financial services industries and a limited impact on trade in goods. Download printable version. A similar thing with Greenland and the Faroes which are neither part of the EU even though they are Danish autonomous dependencies. The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago off the African coast which form one of the 17 autonomous communities of Spain –the country's principal first-level administrative division. European Economic Area EEA - Information about EEA Countries The teams have played each other in the inter-insular match since 1957. The following states are "EU applicants" and may become EU members in … The Duchy of Normandy. [24][25] Later, Russians and Central Europeans[who?] United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (including Gibraltar, excluding the Channel Islands, BNO passport holders and Isle of Man) From 31 January 2020 the UK is no longer an EU/EEA member state. The Bailiwick of Guernsey is divided into three jurisdictions – Guernsey, Alderney and Sark – each with its own legislature. Jubilee Hospital Radio provided Guernsey hospitals with a radio service, Radio Lions serves Jersey hospitals. Any institution common to both is the exception rather than the rule. It is neither part of the EU, nor the EEA, but it has a free movement agreement with the EU and EEA Does free movement also apply to more remote parts of EU member states? Software version: EEA Plone KGS 20.11.21. Ferry services to Normandy are operated by Manche Îles Express, and services between Jersey and Saint-Malo are operated by Compagnie Corsaire and Condor Ferries. [40], Jersey is heavily reliant on financial services, with 39.2% of Gross Value Added (GVA) in 2018 contributed by the sector. The German garrison in Alderney was left until 16 May, and it was one of the last of the Nazi German remnants to surrender. [41] Guernsey had a GDP of £3.2 billion in 2018[42][43] and with a stable population of around 66,000 has had a steadily rising GDP which in 2018 passed £52,000. EEA is short for European Economic Area. Bicycles display tax discs. Below is a list of all EEA countries that are all part of the freedom of movement for workers. The other two are a 7.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px;white-space:nowrap} 1⁄4 in (184 mm) gauge miniature railway, also on Alderney, and the heritage steam railway operated on Jersey as part of the Pallot Heritage Steam Museum. Switzerland is neither an EU nor EEA member but is part of the single market – this means Swiss nationals have the same rights to live and work in the UK as other EEA nationals. [citation needed]. Gallo-Roman culture was adopted to an unknown extent in the islands.[10]. While they are popular with visitors from France, Channel Islanders rarely visit them as there are no direct transport links from the other islands. Three additional countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein), although not officially part of the European Union, are signatories to the European Economic Area (EEA). Chausey is referred to as an 'Île normande' (as opposed to anglo-normande). Common Agriculture and Fisheries Policies (although the Agreement contains provisions on various aspects of trade From the beginning of the ninth century, Norse raiders appeared on the coasts. It includes the Azores, Madeira ( Portugal ), the Ǻland islands ( Finland ), the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla ( Spain ) and the French overseas departments. A regular passenger ferry service on the Commodore Clipper goes from both Channel Island ports to Portsmouth daily, and carries both passengers and freight. During the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, Jersey held out strongly for the Royalist cause, providing refuge for Charles, Prince of Wales in 1646 and 1649–1650, while the more strongly Presbyterian Guernsey more generally favoured the parliamentary cause (although Castle Cornet was held by Royalists and did not surrender until October 1651). For the most part the islands legislate for themselves. The following countries are part of the European Economic Area (EEA): - The Netherlands - Bulgaria - Romania - Belgium - Luxembourg - France - Germany - Italy - Ireland - Denmark - Greece - Spain - Portugal - Austria - Finland - Sweden - Cyprus - Estonia - Hungary - Latvia - Lithuania - Malta - Poland - Slovenia - Slovakia - Czech Republic [47] The new operator was to be funded by Rockayne Limited, a closely held association of Jersey businesspeople.[47]. The Channel Islands (“the Islands”) consist of the Bailiwicks of Guernsey and Jersey. Laws passed by the States are given royal assent by The Queen in Council, to whom the islands' governments are responsible. [20] Alderney had the only Nazi concentration camps on British soil.[22][23]. They include two Crown dependencies: the Bailiwick of Jersey, which is the largest of the islands; and the Bailiwick of Guernsey, consisting of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Herm and some smaller islands. 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