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WWII
1939-1945 -
NATO is formed
Known as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization which was northern countries united against communism. -
Birth of the European Parliament
Replacing the European Coal and Steel Company in 1958, the First Parliament meeting was held in France, changed its name in 1962 -
Berlin Wall is Built
The government in East Germany builds the Berlin Wall to separate Eastern and Western Europe in the Cold War. -
Overthrowing of dictatorships in Europe
Countries in Europe begin to remove their previous dictatorships. Greece, Portugal, and Spain all converse to democracy. -
First Citizens Election in the European Parliament
Taking steps closer to complete democracy the European Parliament allows the citizens to vote for members of the Parliament. -
Fall of the Berlin Wall
Eastern and Western Europe are connected for the first time in 28 years. With other countries joining the European Community, Eastern Germany joins the EEC. -
Treaty on European Union
Signed in Maastricht, this treaty is a milestone opening the doors to the creation of a single currency. -
Creation of the Euro
The Euro was introduced to 11 European countries in 1999. -
Joining the Fight against international terrorism
After the events of 911 countries apart of the European countries stood along side the US to fight against international terrorism.
