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European Coal and Steel Economies Unite
Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands united economically and politically to secure lasting peace. -
Treaty of Rome
Treaty created the European Economic Community (EEC) also known as the Common Market -
9 Member States
Denmark, Ireland and the UK join the EU bringing the EU to 9 member states -
European Parliament increases its influence in EU affairs
All citizens can elect their members to European Parliament directly and the fight against pollution increases in the EU. -
Greece joins the EU
Greece became the 10th member of the EU. -
Spain and Portugal join the EU
Become 11 and 12th members -
Single European Act Signed
Treaty providing the basis for a big six year programme aimed at sorting out te issues with the free flow of trade across the boundaries creating the single market. -
Berlin Wall torn down
Reunification of Germany -
Maastricht Treaty Signed
The EU was formally established -
Austria, Finland and Sweden join
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Treaty of Amsterdam
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Euro Banknotes and coins replace national currencies
12 countries gave up their national currencies to use the Euro. Since then 19 countries encompass the eurozone. 19 of the 28 EU member states use the Euro as their common currency and sole legal tender. -
Global Financial Crisis
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Treaty of Lisbon
Reformed aspects of the legal structre and creating a permanent President of the European Union -
Croatia joins the EU
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Brexit vote
