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The European Union
Main
Council of Europe
1949
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The start of progress towards cooperation between European nations.
Schuman Plan
1951
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Several European nations sign to run their coal and steel industries with a common management in order to promote cooperation.
Treaty of Rome
1957
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An offshoot of the Schuman plan, the nations expanded it to make travel and trade easier between countries.
The Berlin Wall
August 1961
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The Berlin Wall is constructed
Removal of Customs Duties
July 1968
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The Schuman Plan countries remove custom duties, effectively creating the world's largest trading network.
Addition to the EU
January 1973
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Ireland, the UK, and Denmark are admitted to the EU.
EU Elections
1979
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For the first time, citizens elect members of the EU Parliament
Greece
1981
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Greece joins the EU.
More Expansion
January 1986
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Spain and Portugal join the EU.
Fall of the Berlin Wall
November 1989
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The Berlin Wall falls.
Eu Treaty
February 1992
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The treaty to establish a single currency is signed, and name "European Union" is formally adopted.
EU Expansion
January 1995
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Eastern European countries added to the EU
EU Constitution
2004
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25 countries sign a treaty to establish a consitution for the EU.