The EU: 1982-2002

The EU: 1982 - 2002

Period: Jan 1, 1982 to Dec 31, 2002

5 member states signed the Schengen Agreement

Jul 17, 1985

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.

Aug 23, 1986

Maastricht treaty was signed in Maastricht

Feb 7, 1992

The single market

Dec 23, 1992

The community had finished building the single market.

The Maastricht treaty came into effect.

Nov 1, 1993

Austria, Finland and Sweden joined the EU

Nov 18, 1995

The Euro

Jan 1, 2002

Was introduced in several member states and the euro notes and coins came into use.