Britain joined the EEC (European Economic Community - as it then was) with effect from 1 January 1973. Two previous applications to joined had been vetoed by Charles de Gaulle in 1963 and 1967.
The Republic of Ireland joined the European Economic Community on 1 January 1973 - the same date as the United Kingdom and Denmark.
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.
The term "southern Ireland" is an incorrect term for the Republic of Ireland. The Republic of Ireland joined what was then called the EEC in 1973. It is now known as the EU.
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Britain and Denmark.
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.
What was then known as the EEC started in 1957, with 6 countries. Ireland, Denmark joined it with the UK in 1973. It is now known as the European Union, and currently has 27 members. See the link below for a full list of membership:
The EC (European Community) is the old name for the EU or European Union. It used to be called the European Community and before that the European Economic Community (EEC). The Republic of Ireland joined the EEC on the 1st of January, 1973 and are still members of what is now the EU.
Ireland has held the presidency on 6 occasions, each for 6 month terms.January to June 1975.July to December 1979.July to December 1984.January to June 1990.July to December 1996.January to June 2004.
The original 6 members were in it from 1957. They together founded it. They were Italy, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. 1973 was the first year in which new members joined.
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.
Yes, Northern Ireland joined in 1973 as part of the UK.
The UK, Denmark, and Ireland join the European Union in 1973.