lecture 1 Flashcards
what effect did the cold war have?
dividing the world between capitalism and communism. this divides the EU and the world
what was the Bretton woods system
in 1944- a postwar international economic system (us dominated)
What was the Marshall plan
Established by George Marshall in 1947. USA should do everything that is possible to return normal economic health.
Who came up with the plan af the European Coal and Steel community
Robert Schuman in 1950
how many countries took part in the ECSC?
it started with 6 countries
during which event and when was the ECSC established?
treaty of Paris 1951
What was the aim of the ECSC?
to avoid another war in europe. to promote cooperation. to promote interdependence
How can the European Union can be placed as a structure?
placed between the USA and the United Nations.
What were 2 treaties established in the 1950’s
1951: The european steel and coal community (Paris)
1957: Treaty of Rome: European economic community (EEC)
What is a major struggle of European Union?
struggle between interest of the individual states and common EU interest
