Faroe Islands and the European Union Schengen Area are not subject to border controls, although there may be identity checks when checking in for flights. Charges for international services such as phone roaming and bank transfers are much higher than inside the EU. In July 2013 EU imposed sanctions on the Faroe Islands due to a dispute over the fishing quota of herring and mackerel. The boycott which started on 28 August 2013 banned Faroese vessels carrying herring or mackerel from all EU ports, including Denmark, Sweden and Finland. The Faroe Islands could no longer export herring or mackerel to EU countries. The boycott was lifted
No to the EU (Norway) an effective democratic control. "No to the EU" aims at being a widespread and diverse people’s movement. "No to the EU" has its own youth organization (Ungdom mot EU) and student organization (Studenter mot EU). No to the EU (Norway) Nei til EU () is a Norwegian interest group opposing a future Norwegian accession to the European Union (EU). It began informally in 1988 and became a full organization in 1990. It is a non-governmental organization. Simultaneously it is an arena, a resource centre and a coordinator for all organizations and political parties opposing Norwegian EU-membership. "No to the EU"