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The European Economic Community (EEC) was a regional organisation created by the Treaty of Rome of 1957, [note 1] aiming to foster economic integration among its member states. It was subsequently renamed the European Community ( EC ) upon becoming integrated into the first pillar of the newly formed European Union (EU) in 1993.
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe passed a resolution by 70 votes to 31 in its 14th ordinary session in May 1962 calling for members of the EEC to "examine the possibility of some form of economic agreement between Spain and the Community, bearing in mind the constitutional changes that will be necessary before any form of ...
According to the EU treaties, membership of the European Union is open to "any European State which respects the values referred to in Article 2 and is committed to promoting them" (TEU Article 49). Those Article 2 values are "respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the ...
Felipe González signs the accession treaty on June 12, 1985, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, observed by Manuel Marín and Fernando Morán.. The Accession Treaty of Spain to the European Communities is a treaty for the accession of Spain to the European Economic Community —now the European Union— and was signed on June 12, 1985, in the Salón de Columnas of the Royal Palace of Madrid to ...
On 31 July 1961 the United Kingdom, [2] Ireland [3] and Denmark [4] applied to join the EC. In 1963, after lengthy negotiations, [ 5 ] France vetoed Britain's application because of the aversion of Charles de Gaulle to the UK, [ 3 ] which he considered a "Trojan Horse" for the United States. [ 1 ]
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During the 1960s, these countries were often referred to as the "Outer Seven", as opposed to the Inner Six of the then European Economic Community (EEC). [10] Finland became an associate member in 1961 and a full member in 1986, and Iceland joined in 1970. The United Kingdom and Denmark joined the EEC in 1973 and hence ceased to be EFTA members.
Key dates for Michigan's 2024 general election. Thursday, Sept. 26 - Absentee ballots must be made available.. Sunday, Oct. 6 - Communities may begin allowing early voting.. Monday, Oct. 21 ...