European Union Exam
the action needed to achieve the objectives of the treaties. But just where that
line is drawn, of course, is a matter for debate.
• Council of Europe (1949) – Inter-governmental regional organization
to achieve a ‘greater unity between its Members by discussion …
and agreements’ (Eur. Conv. Of Hum. Rights)
• ECSC (1951) – Strong potential for cooperation, ‘above states’
organization, shared sovereignity (only six member states);
revolutionary institutions – not IO.
European Defence Community (EDC) – A plan to create a common
European military as a means of binding Germany to European integration
after WWII.
The creation of the EEC
• Treaties of Rome (EEC / EURATOM) – Signed in March 1957; Ratified
in January 1958.
Four goals:
- Single market within 12 years (with 3½ freedoms goods, capitals,
services, people)
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