Key EU treaties Flashcards
(12 cards)
What did the Treaty of Rome do?
Created the EEC; introduced Four Freedoms
when was the treat of rome
1957
What did the Single European Act do?
Created the single market; big sovereignty shift
when was the single european act
1986
What did the Maastricht Treaty do?
Created the EU; started path to Euro; political integration
when was the Maastricht treaty
1992
what did the Lisbon treaty do?
Modernised the EU; created EU President; strengthened Parliament
when was the Lisbon treaty
2007
What majority is needed to pass decisions in the EU?
55% of member states and 65% of the EU population
What is supranationalism?
Power is above the state — e.g. EU law overrides national law
What is intergovernmentalism?
States cooperate but retain sovereignty
Is the EU supranational or intergovernmental?
Both — laws override national law, but states control key policies and can leave (e.g. UK in 2020)