European Union Exam
Union.
1992
February: Maastricht Treaty on the European Union is signed, leading to
creation of the euro, and the "pillar" structure of the European Union: the
European Community (EC) pillar, the Common Foreign and Security Policy
(CFSP) pillar, and the Justice and Home Afairs (JHA) pillar.
1993
Single European Market enters into force.
1994
European Economic Area (EEA)
1995
January: Austria, Finland and Sweden join the Union, bringing membership
to 15.
Shengen agreement läks käiku
1997
Amsterdam Treaty signed, emphasising citizenship and the rights of
individuals, more powers for the European Parliament, the beginnings of a
common foreign and security policy (CFSP).
- Implementation of Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) – Still
intergovernmental and unanimous, but more power to the Council
- New office of High Representative
- EU (Community) competencies extended to health and consumer
protection
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