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When the EEC (European Econmic Community) was first established it was as a trading bloc to help commerce develop between the countries of Western Europe. Gradually the people that ran it, with the connivance of politicians, arranged for it to develop into a political union (a sort of United States of Europe). A new name was obviously needed if the populations of the countries concerned were not to be constantly reminded of what they originally agreed to and so it was that the new name of European Union came about.
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∙ 8y agoThe EEC is not called the EU. They are not the same thing. The EEC (European Economic Community) was set up in 1957. Over time it grew and changed and renamed itself several times, eventually becoming the EU (European Union) in 1993. There are many differences, too many to list and explain, between the EEC and the EU.
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∙ 9y agoThe EC, known as the European Community, became the EU, or European Union, in November 1993. The document behind this was the Maastricht Treaty.
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How long has the UK been part of the EU?
The United Kingdom was one of the founding members of the European Union in 1992. It was previously been a member of the European Communities and EEC since 1973. It was not a founder member of the EEC and had difficulty joining.
When did UK become part of the EU?
Britain joined the European Economic Community (EEC), as it then was, with effect from 1 Janaury 1973. The EEC has since then evolved into the EU.
What did the EEC permit after World War 2?
The European Economic Community (EEC) allowed labor and capital to travel freely within member nations after World War 2.
What treaty formed the EEC?
The EEC Treaty, signed in Rome in 1957, brings together France, Germany, Italy and the Benelux countries in a community whose aim is to achieve integration via trade with a view to economic expansion. After the Treaty of Maastricht the EEC became the European Community, reflecting the determination of the Member States to expand the Community's powers to non-economic domains.
When did the EU form?
Do not ask me that
When did Netherlands join the Eu?
The Netherlands was one of the founding members of the EEC, in 1957. The EEC became the EU on November 1st of 1993.
When did Luxembourg join the EU?
Luxembourg was one of the founding members of the EEC, in 1957. The EEC became the EU on November 1st of 1993.
What is the EEC known as today?
The European Union(EU).
What is the EEC currency?
What was once called the EEC, is now the EU or European Union. The EU has many currencies. 18 of its 28 members use the Euro, but as there are other currencies, neither it nor any others can be said to be the EU currency.
Is Norway in the EU?
No. Incidentally, the EEC no longer exists under that name. It has been the EU since 1993.
What was eu you called in 1973?
It was then known as the European Economic Community, or the EEC.
What do the dutch people think about the EU?
The Netherlands was one of the founder members of the forerunner of the EU - the EEC. On the whole, the Dutch are pro-EU, despite occasional problems.
Is Andorra a Non EEC territory?
For VAT purposes Andorra is out of the EEC. I can not find it on any list for being within the EEC either under the agreement of the EU medical card (EHIC). Hope this helps
What is the building called where the eec go?
There are many, many buildings that the EU, formerly the EEC, use to do their business. You may be referring to the Berlaymont building in Brussels, but there are many others.
What year did France join the EU?
France joined the EEC in 1957 (began functions in 1958), and was a signatory to the Maastricht Treaty that established the EU in 1993.
What treaty was signed in 1975 in the EU?
No treaty, but a referendum on whether or not to join the EEC was held in the UK.
What was the EU formerly know as?
The European Community (EC), and before that the European Economic Community (EEC).
