The European Union
7 and 10 June 1979
15 June 1987
25 March 1957
9 May 1950
The first elections to the European Parliament
Start of the Erasmus programme
European Economic Community and Euratom
Schuman declaration
18 April 1951
1985
19 June 1990
1973
European Coal and Steel Community
Schengen Agreement
The flag and the anthem of the EU
Denmark, Ireland and the UK join the EU
The European Union
7 february 1992
23 June 2016
Brexit referendum
The Maastricht Treaty
1 January 2002
The euro became the main currency
The euro became the main currency
1 January 2002
In January 2002, the euro was introduced as both coins and banknotes. The Eurozone comprises 19 out of the 27 European Union (EU) member countries, all of which use the euro as their official currency. The remaining EU member states, which do not use the euro, are still part of the EU.
However, they are required to adopt the euro and join the Eurozone once they fulfill the necessary convergence criteria.
Denmark, Ireland and the UK join the EU
1 January 1973
Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom join the European Communities on 1 January 1973, raising the number of member countries to 9.
Start of the Erasmus programme
15 June 1987
Launched in 1987, the Erasmus program by the EU fosters collaboration among European universities. It enables students to study or intern abroad, enhancing their skills, language proficiency, and global perspective.
9 may 1950
Schuman declaration
Europe Day, celebrated on May 9th each year, commemorates peace and unity in Europe. This date signifies the anniversary of the landmark 'Schuman Declaration,' which proposed a new form of political cooperation in Europe aimed at ensuring stability and rendering war between European nations inconceivable.
25 March 1957
European Economic Community and Euratom
The Treaty of Rome set up the European Economic Community, bringing together Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands to work together towards integration and economic growth through trade
It established a common market based on the free movement of goods, people, services, and capital.
23 June 2016
Brexit referendum
The United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union in a referendum held on June 23, 2016. The process of leaving the EU is called Brexit, which is a blend word of "British exit."
The UK officially left the EU on January 31, 2020. As of now, there are 27 countries that are members of the European Union.
19 June 1990
Schengen Agreement
The Schengen Agreement, signed by multiple European countries, eliminates border checks, creating a zone of free movement. This area includes 26 nations where passport and border controls are abolished.
The first elections to the European Parliament
7 and 10 June 1979
The European Parliament (EP) is a key EU legislative body with roles in legislation, budgeting, and oversight. It consists of 705 MEPs elected every five years from EU member states. Its official seats are in Strasbourg, Brussels, and Luxembourg. Roberta Metsola became President on January 18, 2022.
18 April 1951
The European Coal and Steel Community
On 18 April 1951, in Paris, the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, the Federal Republic of Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands sign the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community.
7 February 1992
The Maastricht Treaty
The Maastricht Treaty, signed on February 7, 1992, and enforced on November 1, 1993, aimed to foster a more unified Europe by introducing common policies, including a single currency (euro), shared citizenship, and a framework for the Schengen Area.
1985
The flag and the anthem of the EU
The EU flag, featuring 12 gold stars on a blue background, symbolizes unity and solidarity. Adopted in 1985, it represents the ideals of harmony among European peoples. Similarly, the European Anthem, based on Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Schiller's "Ode to Joy," reflects a vision of universal brotherhood. EU leaders officially adopted it in 1985.
The EU
Lorenzo Pinazza
Created on March 21, 2024
Start designing with a free template
Discover more than 1500 professional designs like these:
View
Practical Timeline
View
History Timeline
View
Education Timeline
View
Timeline video mobile
View
Timeline Lines Mobile
View
Major Religions Timeline
View
Timeline Flipcard
Explore all templates
Transcript
The European Union
7 and 10 June 1979
15 June 1987
25 March 1957
9 May 1950
The first elections to the European Parliament
Start of the Erasmus programme
European Economic Community and Euratom
Schuman declaration
18 April 1951
1985
19 June 1990
1973
European Coal and Steel Community
Schengen Agreement
The flag and the anthem of the EU
Denmark, Ireland and the UK join the EU
The European Union
7 february 1992
23 June 2016
Brexit referendum
The Maastricht Treaty
1 January 2002
The euro became the main currency
The euro became the main currency
1 January 2002
In January 2002, the euro was introduced as both coins and banknotes. The Eurozone comprises 19 out of the 27 European Union (EU) member countries, all of which use the euro as their official currency. The remaining EU member states, which do not use the euro, are still part of the EU.
However, they are required to adopt the euro and join the Eurozone once they fulfill the necessary convergence criteria.
Denmark, Ireland and the UK join the EU
1 January 1973
Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom join the European Communities on 1 January 1973, raising the number of member countries to 9.
Start of the Erasmus programme
15 June 1987
Launched in 1987, the Erasmus program by the EU fosters collaboration among European universities. It enables students to study or intern abroad, enhancing their skills, language proficiency, and global perspective.
9 may 1950
Schuman declaration
Europe Day, celebrated on May 9th each year, commemorates peace and unity in Europe. This date signifies the anniversary of the landmark 'Schuman Declaration,' which proposed a new form of political cooperation in Europe aimed at ensuring stability and rendering war between European nations inconceivable.
25 March 1957
European Economic Community and Euratom
The Treaty of Rome set up the European Economic Community, bringing together Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands to work together towards integration and economic growth through trade It established a common market based on the free movement of goods, people, services, and capital.
23 June 2016
Brexit referendum
The United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union in a referendum held on June 23, 2016. The process of leaving the EU is called Brexit, which is a blend word of "British exit."
The UK officially left the EU on January 31, 2020. As of now, there are 27 countries that are members of the European Union.
19 June 1990
Schengen Agreement
The Schengen Agreement, signed by multiple European countries, eliminates border checks, creating a zone of free movement. This area includes 26 nations where passport and border controls are abolished.
The first elections to the European Parliament
7 and 10 June 1979
The European Parliament (EP) is a key EU legislative body with roles in legislation, budgeting, and oversight. It consists of 705 MEPs elected every five years from EU member states. Its official seats are in Strasbourg, Brussels, and Luxembourg. Roberta Metsola became President on January 18, 2022.
18 April 1951
The European Coal and Steel Community
On 18 April 1951, in Paris, the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, the Federal Republic of Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands sign the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community.
7 February 1992
The Maastricht Treaty
The Maastricht Treaty, signed on February 7, 1992, and enforced on November 1, 1993, aimed to foster a more unified Europe by introducing common policies, including a single currency (euro), shared citizenship, and a framework for the Schengen Area.
1985
The flag and the anthem of the EU
The EU flag, featuring 12 gold stars on a blue background, symbolizes unity and solidarity. Adopted in 1985, it represents the ideals of harmony among European peoples. Similarly, the European Anthem, based on Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Schiller's "Ode to Joy," reflects a vision of universal brotherhood. EU leaders officially adopted it in 1985.