Integration into the European economy, 1949–89 Flashcards
Why was Chancellor Adenauer concerned about establishing closer ties with Europe?
He wanted to be accepted as a part of Europe as he saw political and economic integration with the rest of Europe as vital for Germany’s political and economic success.
Why was the Petersburg Agreement in 1949 an essential first step for the financial success of Germany?
This is when the allies agreed Germany should be granted the right to establish its own diplomatic relations with other countries, allowing West Germany for example to make negotiations with France.
What was the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)?
This was an organisation that France and Germany formed, in which nations could agree upon common prices and implement the free exchange of coal and steel between its 6 members.
What did the Treaty of Rome create in 1957?
The European Economic Community
What was the European Economic Community?
This was a customs union that sought to preside over international trade and prices of produce.
Who was the first president of the European Commission in 1967?
A West German, Walter Hallstein
