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The European Union began in the 1950s with six countries and was initially only concerned with economics. At that time, it was not a political union; it was called the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC). Its purpose was to combine coal and steel industries so as to be more productive and efficient. The original six countries that belonged to it were France, West Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Italy.
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∙ 11y agoThe idea of a European Union evolved after World War II. France wanted to intertwine the economies of France and Germany to make another war between the two countries impossible. The European Coal and Steel Community was created by the Treaty of Paris and was signed by not only France and Germany, but by Italy, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands as well. From then on, the European Coal and Steel Community flourished and became a supranational organization, as it transformed into the European Economic Community, which later transformed into the European Union.
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What year was the European Union founded?
The Schuman Declaration of 1950 although he didn't speak of a European Union.
Who is the president of the European Union?
There are actually many countries that are the head of the European Union. But all of the countries who started the European Union are the head. Those countries are france, and italy. The control the whole European Union. The used to fight but now they put their differences away to work together.
When did Japan join the European Union?
Japan is not in the European Union.
Is the European union a free union?
YesAll members of the European Union have the right to leave.
What were the original 6 countries in the European Union?
The European Union, or the "European Economic Community" as it was originally known, started in 1958 with just 6 members:Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the NetherlandsThere are now 27 members, with the 28th, Croatia, due to join on 1st July 2013.
How many states were in the EU currency when it started?
In 2002, 12 of the then 15 member countries of the European Union started to use the Euro.In 2002, 12 of the then 15 member countries of the European Union started to use the Euro.In 2002, 12 of the then 15 member countries of the European Union started to use the Euro.In 2002, 12 of the then 15 member countries of the European Union started to use the Euro.In 2002, 12 of the then 15 member countries of the European Union started to use the Euro.In 2002, 12 of the then 15 member countries of the European Union started to use the Euro.In 2002, 12 of the then 15 member countries of the European Union started to use the Euro.In 2002, 12 of the then 15 member countries of the European Union started to use the Euro.In 2002, 12 of the then 15 member countries of the European Union started to use the Euro.In 2002, 12 of the then 15 member countries of the European Union started to use the Euro.In 2002, 12 of the then 15 member countries of the European Union started to use the Euro.
What year was the European Union founded?
The Schuman Declaration of 1950 although he didn't speak of a European Union.
What was the treaty that officially started the European Union in 1993?
The Maastricht Treaty
Who is the president of the European Union?
There are actually many countries that are the head of the European Union. But all of the countries who started the European Union are the head. Those countries are france, and italy. The control the whole European Union. The used to fight but now they put their differences away to work together.
What common currency did the European Union introduce in 1999?
The Euro was introduced in 1999 and started to be used by 12 of the then 15 countries of the European Union in 2002. Now 17 of the 27 members use it.
Which orginazations members were formerly parts of the sovient union?
Some countries that are now in the European Union were part of the Soviet Union. Most countries in the European Union were never in the Soviet Union and most former Soviet Union countries are not in the European Union.Some countries that are now in the European Union were part of the Soviet Union. Most countries in the European Union were never in the Soviet Union and most former Soviet Union countries are not in the European Union.Some countries that are now in the European Union were part of the Soviet Union. Most countries in the European Union were never in the Soviet Union and most former Soviet Union countries are not in the European Union.Some countries that are now in the European Union were part of the Soviet Union. Most countries in the European Union were never in the Soviet Union and most former Soviet Union countries are not in the European Union.Some countries that are now in the European Union were part of the Soviet Union. Most countries in the European Union were never in the Soviet Union and most former Soviet Union countries are not in the European Union.Some countries that are now in the European Union were part of the Soviet Union. Most countries in the European Union were never in the Soviet Union and most former Soviet Union countries are not in the European Union.Some countries that are now in the European Union were part of the Soviet Union. Most countries in the European Union were never in the Soviet Union and most former Soviet Union countries are not in the European Union.Some countries that are now in the European Union were part of the Soviet Union. Most countries in the European Union were never in the Soviet Union and most former Soviet Union countries are not in the European Union.Some countries that are now in the European Union were part of the Soviet Union. Most countries in the European Union were never in the Soviet Union and most former Soviet Union countries are not in the European Union.Some countries that are now in the European Union were part of the Soviet Union. Most countries in the European Union were never in the Soviet Union and most former Soviet Union countries are not in the European Union.Some countries that are now in the European Union were part of the Soviet Union. Most countries in the European Union were never in the Soviet Union and most former Soviet Union countries are not in the European Union.
Is Bulgaria a member of the European Union?
No, Kosovo is not a member of the European Union.
Is Columbia in European union?
No, it is not in the European Union.
Is Switzerland a member of the the European Union?
No, Switzerland is not a member of the European Union.
Is Israel in the European Union?
No, Israel is not in the European Union.
How does European citizenship unite Europe?
The European Union does not consist of all of European countries, so European Union citizenship does not unite all of Europe. Even in the European Union countries, each country has its own specific citizenship, as opposed to one single European Union citizenship. You are only a European Union citizen if you are a citizen of one of the European Union countries. There is no European Union citizenship by itself.
Where was the treaty signed that started the European Union?
The Treaty of Rome started the European Economic Community, which eventually be came known as the European Union. The Maastricht Treaty was the treaty that formally started the use of the name "European Union". It was signed in Maastricht, which is in the Netherlands.
