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ECSC
European Coal and Steel Community created under the Treaty of Paris by Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands. -
EEC
European Economic Community (EEC) created under the Treaty of Rome. -
New Members
Denmark, Ireland, and the United Kingdom join the European Union. -
Arab-Israeli War
Energy crisis and economic problems in Europe due to the Arab-Israeli War. -
European Parliament
Citizens given the right to elect the members of the European Parliament. -
EMS
European Monetary System is established as a precursor to the modern economic union. -
Greece
Greece becomes part of the European Union. -
Single European Act
Single European Act is signed; Spain and Portugal join the European Union. -
Berlin Wall Fall
Berlin Wal is brought down; the border between East and West Germany opens after 28 years. -
German Reunification
East and West Germany are unified. -
Single Market
Single Market completed, joined by the "four freedoms" (movement of goods, services, people, and money). -
Schengen Agreement
Schengen Agreement abolishes internal borders between Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, and the Netherlands. -
The Euro
The euro is introduced and adopted as the single currency of the European Union. -
More Euros
National currencies are replaced by euro notes and coins (billions of them). -
More Members
Ten Eastern European countries become members of the European Union. -
Schengen Area
Schengen Area enlarged to include Eastern European countries. -
Economic Crisis
European Union affected gravely by the global financial crisis. -
Treaty of Lisbon
Treaty of Lisbon begins action to ensure a more democratic, united, efficient, and transparent European Union. -
Peace Prize
The European Union is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. -
BREXIT
British citizens vote upon the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
