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The end of World War II
The war in which most of the nations of the world were involved had its end with the capture of Berlin.
The war had begun in 1939 and ended in 1945.
The need to rebuild the territories and peace was imminent. -
Treaty of Schuman
Treaty that was intended to establish the basis for peace through economic unification among the countries that will later be the founders of the European Union. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty by which the six founding countries sign the creation of the ECSC. -
Treaty of Rome
the Treaty of Rome is signed, why it refers to the European Economic Community (EEC) or "common market". -
Student revolt in Paris
It began with economic instability, lack of employment -
Three countries join the EU
Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom enter the European Union, bringing the number of Member States to nine. -
First direct elections to Parliament
The 1979 European elections were parliamentary elections held across all 9 (at the time) European Community member states. They were the first European elections to be held, allowing citizens to elect 410 MEPs to the European Parliament, and also the first international election in history. -
Accession of Grece
The association with the European Communities had been signed previously, in 1962, but the dictatorship of the Coroneles delayed its entry. -
Accession of Spain and Portugal
The entrance of Spain was previously rejected because it was under the totalitarian regime of Francisco Franco, and therefore, undemocratic. -
The fall of the Berlin Wall
Germany reunified and united the EU after the fall of the Berlin wall, liberating itself from Soviet control once the Cold War ended. -
Euro
Maastricht Treaty formally called the Treaty on European Union - The European Union is born and the Euro was introduced as the fellow currency (Denmark and the UK are not included in the EMU (European Monetary Union)). -
Treaty of Maastricht
On February 7, 1992 in Maastricht, the Netherlands, the "Treaty of the European Union" is signed, establishing future regulations for the single currency, foreign policies, security, cooperation of justice and interior.
With this treaty it changes the name of "European Community" to "European Union". -
Treaty of Maastricht
On February 7, 1992 in Maastricht, the Netherlands, the "Treaty of the European Union" is signed, establishing future regulations for the single currency, foreign policies, security, cooperation of justice and interior.
With this treaty it changes the name of "European Community" to "European Union". -
Four freedoms
In 1993, the four freedoms of circulation were published: goods, services, people and capital. -
Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden
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War of terror
September 11, 2001 becomes a synonym for "war of terror" after the hijacking and collision of several aircraft against buildings in New York and Washington. EU countries unite more closely against crime. -
Treaty of Lisbon
This treaty establishes the operation among the member countries, covering different areas, such as economic, territorial, social policy, transport, energy, etc. -
Financial crisis
In 2008 the financial crisis became visible, which would affect worldwide and is still valid today, with the fall in prices.
This crisis has several causes, among them, subprime mortgages, job losses, etc. -
Accession of countries
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Referendum UK
UK holds a Membership Referendum and votes to leave the European Union
