EUROPEAN UNION timeline
Building Europe: the story so far
Treaty of Paris (estabilishing the European Coal and Steel Community)
European Monetary System
Maastricht Treaty
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1951
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Signin of the Schengen agreement
Treaty of Rome( ECC and Euratom estabilishment)
1957
1985
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EUROPEAN UNION and Brexit timeline
Building Europe: the story so far
Introduction of euro banknotes and coins in 12 countries
Treaty of Amsterdam
Referendum of 23 June 2016
2002
1997
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Treaty of Lisbon
Treaty of Nice
2001
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Building Europe: the story so far
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Treaty of Paris
With the Treaty of Paris, six cities signed the agreement for the estabilishment of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC). The signatory states were France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
- Signed: 18 April 1951
- Entered into force: 23 July 1952
Treaty of Rome
Two treaties were signed on 25 March 1957. The one that established the European Economic Community and the one that established the Euratom
- Signed: 25 March 1957
- Entered into force: 1 January 1958
Schengen Agreement
The Schengen Agreement aimed to increase freedom by creating a common territory by eliminating frontier controls between the five states, both of goods and people.
Maastricht Treaty
The Maastricht Treaty strengthened the powers of parliament. It also modified previous European treaties and created a European Union based on three pillars: the European Communities, the common foreign and security policy (CFSP) and cooperation on justice and home affairs (JHA).
- Signed: 7 february 1992
- Entered into force: 1 November 1993
Treaty of Amsterdam
The Treaty of Amsterdam was one of the most important treaties for the EU with the aim of reforming the European institutions for the entry of future new members. it also developed judicial cooperation in criminal and civil matters.
- Signed: 2 october 1997
- Entered into force: 1 may 1999
Treaty of Nice
The Treaty of Nice is one of the fundamental treaties of the European Union. It concerns institutional reforms in view of the accession of other states. The Treaty of Nice modified the Treaty of Maastricht and the Treaties of Rome
- Signed: 26 February 2001
- Entered into force: 1 February 2003
Treaty of Lisbon
The Treaty of Lisbon gives to the EU its own legal personality, gives more power to parliament and changes the voting system in the council. It also increases democracy.
- Signed: 13 December 2007
- Entered into force: 1 December 2009
Introduction of euro banknotes and coins in 12 countries
In 2002, euro coins and banknotes were introduced in 12 countries excluding the United Kingdom. Euro became the official currency.
- Entered into force: 1 January 2002
EMS
The European Monetary System, was an exchange rate regime set up in 1979 (and which ended in 1999) to promote closer monetary policy co-operation between the central banks. The objective of the EMS was to promote monetary stability in Europe. All ECC members join except UK.
Referendum of 23 June 2016
with the referendum of 23 June 2016, 52% of the British population voted to leave the European Union
23 July 2016
On 23 July 2013 Theresa May became Prime Minister following the resignation of David Cameron. Theresa May began negotiations with the EU over a British withdrawal.
24 July 2019
On 24 July 2019, after Theresa May's resignation, Boris Johnson's government began. Boris Johnson has imposed a determination to find an agreement or leave the EU even without an agreement.
31 January 2020
Following a referendum on 23 June 2016, Brexit officially took place at 23:00 on 31 January 2020. The UK is the only sovereign country to have left the EU. The UK had been a member state of the EU since 1 January 1973.
31 December 2020
From 00.00 on 31 December 2020 or from 1 January 2021, the United Kingdom is not part of the customs territory of the European Union and is in all respects a third country.
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EUROPEAN UNION timeline
Building Europe: the story so far
Treaty of Paris (estabilishing the European Coal and Steel Community)
European Monetary System
Maastricht Treaty
1979
1951
1992
+info
+info
+info
Signin of the Schengen agreement
Treaty of Rome( ECC and Euratom estabilishment)
1957
1985
+info
+info
EUROPEAN UNION and Brexit timeline
Building Europe: the story so far
Introduction of euro banknotes and coins in 12 countries
Treaty of Amsterdam
Referendum of 23 June 2016
2002
1997
2016
+info
+info
+info
Treaty of Lisbon
Treaty of Nice
2001
2007
+info
+info
EUROPEAN UNION and Brexit timeline
Building Europe: the story so far
31 January 2020
13 July 2019
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2020
2016
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31 December 2020
1 January 2021
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24 July 2019
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2019
2020
2021
EUROPEAN UNION timeline
Building Europe: the story so far
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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetuer adipiscing elit
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetuer adipiscing elit
2020
2016
2021
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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetuer adipiscing elit
2019
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Treaty of Paris
With the Treaty of Paris, six cities signed the agreement for the estabilishment of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC). The signatory states were France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Treaty of Rome
Two treaties were signed on 25 March 1957. The one that established the European Economic Community and the one that established the Euratom
Schengen Agreement
The Schengen Agreement aimed to increase freedom by creating a common territory by eliminating frontier controls between the five states, both of goods and people.
Maastricht Treaty
The Maastricht Treaty strengthened the powers of parliament. It also modified previous European treaties and created a European Union based on three pillars: the European Communities, the common foreign and security policy (CFSP) and cooperation on justice and home affairs (JHA).
Treaty of Amsterdam
The Treaty of Amsterdam was one of the most important treaties for the EU with the aim of reforming the European institutions for the entry of future new members. it also developed judicial cooperation in criminal and civil matters.
Treaty of Nice
The Treaty of Nice is one of the fundamental treaties of the European Union. It concerns institutional reforms in view of the accession of other states. The Treaty of Nice modified the Treaty of Maastricht and the Treaties of Rome
Treaty of Lisbon
The Treaty of Lisbon gives to the EU its own legal personality, gives more power to parliament and changes the voting system in the council. It also increases democracy.
Introduction of euro banknotes and coins in 12 countries
In 2002, euro coins and banknotes were introduced in 12 countries excluding the United Kingdom. Euro became the official currency.
EMS
The European Monetary System, was an exchange rate regime set up in 1979 (and which ended in 1999) to promote closer monetary policy co-operation between the central banks. The objective of the EMS was to promote monetary stability in Europe. All ECC members join except UK.
Referendum of 23 June 2016
with the referendum of 23 June 2016, 52% of the British population voted to leave the European Union
23 July 2016
On 23 July 2013 Theresa May became Prime Minister following the resignation of David Cameron. Theresa May began negotiations with the EU over a British withdrawal.
24 July 2019
On 24 July 2019, after Theresa May's resignation, Boris Johnson's government began. Boris Johnson has imposed a determination to find an agreement or leave the EU even without an agreement.
31 January 2020
Following a referendum on 23 June 2016, Brexit officially took place at 23:00 on 31 January 2020. The UK is the only sovereign country to have left the EU. The UK had been a member state of the EU since 1 January 1973.
31 December 2020
From 00.00 on 31 December 2020 or from 1 January 2021, the United Kingdom is not part of the customs territory of the European Union and is in all respects a third country.