Foundations and Evolution of European Union Integration
Explore the history and key events of European Union integration from 1945 to present, including founding fathers, treaties, expansions, and challenges like the euro crisis.
Foundations and Evolution of European Union Integration
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EUROPE INTEGRATION DANIEL BAS
FOUNDATION MEMBERS • KonradAdenauer • Jean Monnet • Winston Churchill • Robert Schuman • Alcide de Gasperi • Paul-Henri Spaak • Walter Hallstein • AltieroSpinelli
1945: The end of the Second World War- France and Germany- (Peace) Jean Monnet, Robert Schuman’s declaration 8 (may) 1950- Day of Europe. Beginning of Gold War: “IrnmCourtain” of Europe. • Founding fathers of EU: Churchill. Jean Monet, Robert Schuman • 1951: ESCS ( Coal and Steel: to make weapons) • 1957: Treaty of Rome- 6 Countries- EEC- Single Market ( NO Customs) (1962: Common Agricultural Policy) • 1961: Berlin Wall • 1973: New Members: Denmark, Ireland, UK. • 1979: 1ª elections to Europartiment. • 1981: New member: Greece • 1986: New member: Spain, Portugal
1989: Fall of Berlin Wall- re-unification of Germany • 1992: Treaty of Maastricht: EEC- EU (Project: Single currency. Euro € • 1993: Single market: No customs duties. • 1995: New Member: Austria, Finland, Sweden • 1995: Schengen agreements (free moment in 7 countries) • 1997: Treaty of Amsterdam • 2002: € : Eurozone (today: 17 countries) • 2004: 25 (Eastern Countries) • 2007: 27: Bulgaria/Romania • 2007: Referendum about European Countries France say “no”
2009: Lisbon Treaty new “head for the EU” European Foreign Minister • 2011: The euro crisis: Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain. • Flag: Yes • Anthon/ Natmelday: Ode to Joy/ 8th May • Currency: Euro • Constituton: No LisbonTreaty (2009)