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Period: to
The EU: 1982 - 2002
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5 member states signed the Schengen Agreement
Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg created a borderless area allowing people to travel from one country to another without being controlled at the border. -
Portugel and Spain joined the EU.
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Maastricht treaty was signed in Maastricht
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The single market
The community had finished building the single market. -
The Maastricht treaty came into effect.
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Austria, Finland and Sweden joined the EU
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The Euro
Was introduced in several member states and the euro notes and coins came into use.