Contemporary Centres Of Power Flashcards
What was established by the Treaty of Paris in April 1951?
The European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) was established by six west European countries: France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
What treaties were signed on March 25, 1957?
The Treaties of Rome were signed, establishing the European Economic Community (EEC) and the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom).
Which countries joined the EEC in January 1973?
Denmark, Ireland, and the United Kingdom joined the European Economic Community (EEC).
What significant event occurred in June 1979?
The first direct elections to the European Parliament took place.
When did Greece join the EEC?
Greece joined the EEC in January 1981.
What did the Schengen Agreement accomplish in June 1985?
The Schengen Agreement abolished border controls among the EEC members.
What happened in October 1990?
The unification of Germany occurred.
Which countries joined the EEC in January 1986?
Spain and Portugal joined the EEC.
What was signed on February 7, 1992?
The Treaty of Maastricht was signed, establishing the European Union (EU).
What change occurred in January 1993 regarding the EEC?
The European Economic Community (EEC) was renamed the European Community (EC).
Which countries joined the EU in January 1995?
Austria, Finland, and Sweden joined the EU.
What significant monetary change occurred in January 2002?
The Euro, the new currency, was introduced in the 12 EU members.
What happened in May 2004 regarding EU membership?
Ten new members joined the EU: Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia.
Which countries joined the EU in January 2007?
Bulgaria and Romania joined the EU, and Slovenia adopted the Euro.
What treaty came into force in December 2009?
The Lisbon Treaty came into force.
What award did the EU receive in 2012?
The EU was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
When did Croatia become a member of the EU?
Croatia became the 28th member of the EU in 2013.
What was the outcome of the 2016 referendum in Britain?
51.9 percent of voters decided that Britain would exit (Brexit) from the EU.
What was established by the Treaty of Paris in April 1951?
The European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) was established by six west European countries: France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
What treaties were signed on March 25, 1957?
The Treaties of Rome were signed, establishing the European Economic Community (EEC) and the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom).
Which countries joined the EEC in January 1973?
Denmark, Ireland, and the United Kingdom joined the European Economic Community (EEC).
What significant event occurred in June 1979?
The first direct elections to the European Parliament took place.
When did Greece join the EEC?
Greece joined the EEC in January 1981.
What did the Schengen Agreement accomplish in June 1985?
The Schengen Agreement abolished border controls among the EEC members.
