Timeline of European Union history
This is a timeline of European Union history and its previous development.
2007 – Accession of two countries; Lisbon Treaty signed 2005 – France and the Netherlands reject the Constitution 2004 – Accession of ten countries; signing of Constitution 2002 – The euro replaces twelve national currencies 1999 – Fraud in the Commission results in resignation 1995 – Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden 1993 – Copenhagen criteria defined 1992 – Maastricht Treaty - The European Union is born 1989 – The fall of the Iron Curtain in Eastern Europe 1986 – Accession of Portugal and Spain; flag adopted 1985 – Delors Commission, Greenland leaves Community. 1981 – Accession of Greece 1979 – First direct elections to Parliament 1973 – Accession of Denmark, Ireland and the UK 1967 – ECSC, EEC and Euratom merged 1963 – Charles de Gaulle vetoes UK entry 1957 – Treaty of Rome creates Economic Community 1951 – Treaty of Paris creates Coal and Steel Community 1945 – The end of World War II
