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As of 2015, 19 new countries have joined what is now the European Union, since 1973.
1981: Greece.
1986: Spain and Portugal.
1995: Sweden, Finland and Austria.
2004: Malta, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic.
2007: Bulgaria and Romania.
2013: Croatia.
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∙ 15y agoThe first 6 countries to join the EU were Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and West Germany
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∙ 11y agoEurope des 6 - CEE (Communaute Europeenne Economique) / EEC (European Economic Community)
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∙ 9y agoBulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Sweden, and the United Kingdom
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What country joined the European Union in 1973?
The UK, Denmark, and Ireland join the European Union in 1973.
When did UK become part of the EU?
Britain joined the European Economic Community (EEC), as it then was, with effect from 1 Janaury 1973. The EEC has since then evolved into the EU.
Which 2 countries joined the EU with Ireland?
Ireland, the United Kingdom and Denmark joined what was then known as the European Economic Community on the 1st of January 1973. It is now known as the European Union.
What year was England found in the European union?
England is one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom (the UK)The UK joined the European Union in 1973.On Thursday 23rd of June 2016 there will be a referendum to decide if the UK remains in the EU.
In what year did Ireland join the EEC?
Ireland made an application to join what was then known as the European Economic Community (EEC). Ireland's application had to be approved, which it was. Ireland joined the EEC on the 1st of January 1973. Since then, the EEC has had a few name changes and is now known as the European Union, or EU.
Is Ireland in the EU?
It does not have a status as such. There aren't particular statuses. Ireland is a member. It is one of the smaller countries, so it does not have as much influence generally, but in theory all countries are equal members.
What year did Denmark become part of the European Union?
Citizens voted in favor of Denmark joining the European Union which is why Denmark joined; it was written in law.
What 9 countries joined the European Union between 1973 and 1995?
Three countries joined what was then known as the European Economic Community in that time period. They were Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom, and they all joined on the 1st of January 1973.
What were the original 6 countries in the European union until the year1955?
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Why did Ireland reject the European Union?
Ireland did not reject the European Union. It joined what was called the EEC in 1973, and is now known as the European Union. It has been a committed member throughout that period.
Did Scotland join the European Union in 1973 or 1972?
Scotland is part of the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom joined what was then called the European Economic Community on the 1st of January 1973. It is now known as the European Union.
Does england belong to the European union?
England is a member of the European Union, as part of the United Kingdom. It joined on the 1st of January in 1973, when it was called the European Economic Community.
