European Union Timeline

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  • End of WWII

    End of WWII
    There is now some sort of peace in Europe after millions had died during the war.

  • The Creation of NATO

    The Creation of NATO
    An alliance/treaty called NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was formed between various countries where they work together against communism.

  • The European Coal and Steel Community

    The European Coal and Steel Community
    An organization to regulate the steel and coal industries. This was established between 6 countries.

  • Warsaw Pact

    Warsaw Pact
    An alliance formed between the Soviet Union and a few European countries that opposed NATO.

  • Treaties of Rome

    Treaties of Rome
    Treaties that established the European Economic Community.

  • The Merger Treaty

    The Merger Treaty
    The ECSC, EEC, and Euratom (European Atomic Energy Community) merge. This established a single European community.

  • Denmark, Ireland, and the UK.

    Denmark, Ireland, and the UK.
    Denmark, Ireland, and the United Kingdom join the European Union.

  • Greece

    Greece
    Greece becomes the 10th country to join the EU.

  • Maastricht Treaty

    Maastricht Treaty
    Set the rules for a single currency in Europe, and foreign/security policy.

  • Border Free Travel

    Border free travel begins in Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.