5 Questions
What was the original purpose of the European Economic Community (EEC) when it was created in 1958?
To foster economic cooperation and reduce the likelihood of conflict through interdependence
Which countries were initially involved in the European Economic Community (EEC) when it was first created in 1958?
Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands
What was the major change that led to the name change from European Economic Community (EEC) to European Union (EU) in 1993?
Expansion of policy areas beyond just economic cooperation
What is the foundation of everything that the European Union (EU) does?
Treaties voluntarily and democratically agreed by all member countries
What significant achievement has the EU delivered over the past half-century?
Half a century of peace, stability, and prosperity
Learn about the unique economic and political partnership between 27 European countries, the European Union. Explore the history and purpose of its creation in the aftermath of the Second World War and its focus on fostering economic cooperation to avoid conflict.
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