European Union Flashcards
(15 cards)
After World War II what was the context in Europe?
They had issues to rebuild Europe, and it was the Cold War
Schumann plan
1951, ECSC
What does ECSC means
European coal and steel community
What did great Britain tried on 1963 and 1967
They failed twice to joined the EEC. Because de Gaulle vetoed
When did De Gaulle retire
On 1969 then the EEC invited great but to join
When did Great Britain became the official members of the EEC
On 1972
What was the pros and cons for being parts at the EEC for Britain
Pros: access to Europe market, British people can work in the EEC countries
Cons: no more cheap food from Commonwealth, contribution were too expensive
Margaret Thatcher
She became Prime Minister of the Great Britain and tried to reform the EEC. She denounced the economic contribution and criticized the political integration
Where did Margaret Thatcher start to do in 1980s
She started to fight the EEC
What did UK got in 1984
UK got a rebate
Tony Blair
He became Prime Minister on April 2004 and ask for a referendum. She has been influenced by the euroceptique people.
Daddy Cameron
Success to Tony Blair and ask for a referendum in 2016. He resigned after the referendum.
Teresa May
She failed to find a deal with EU
Boris Johnson
He replaced Theresa May
When did the UK of Charlotte left the EU
On January 31, 2020
