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End of WWII and start of the Cold War between USA (capitalism) and Sovietic Union (communism).
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6 countries were part of the ECSC: Italy, BENELUX (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg), France and Germany. -
- European Economic Community (EEC): Free movements of workers and Cmmunity Agriculture Police.
- European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM).
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The three European Communities (EEC, ECSC and EURATOM) merge. -
The UK, Iceland and Dinamarc jointhe Merger treaty. -
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It is an important milestone, setting clear rules for the future single currency, for foreign and security policy and for closer cooperation in justice and home affairs. -
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Schengen Agreement in seven countries: Germany, Belgium, France, Spain, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Portugal. Travelers can move between all these countries without passport controls at the borders. -
The European Union is based on the principles of freedom, democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and the rule of law. -
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Its aim is to reform the institutions so that the EU can function effectively -
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Cyprus and Malta join the EU together with eight Central and Eastern European countries (Czechia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland) ending the division of Europe after World War II. -
It is designed to make the EU more democratic, efficient, transparent and capable of tackling global challenges such as climate change, security and sustainable development. -
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The problems with the mortgage loans in the United States begin. Various European banks are also experiencing difficulties. -
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Several European cities, including Paris, Brussels, Nice, Berlin, London and Barcelona, become targets of terrorist attacks. -
Many of them are fleeing the civil war in Syria and need international protection. -
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A new Commission takes office with its eyes firmly fixed on making Europe climate neutral by 2050 through a new growth strategy. -
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