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1945-59: Peace in Europe and the beginnings of cooperation
Post-war cooperation in Europe led to the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community, the signing of the Treaties of Rome and the birth of the European Parliament.
1960-69: The ‘Swinging Sixties’ – a period of economic growth
The European Union developed through the 1960s, with further economic integration in Europe and the beginnings of international cooperation.
1970-79: A growing Community – the first new members join: Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom
The European Union developed in the 70s, with the first addition of new members, European elections and a regional policy to boost poorer areas.
1980-89: The changing face of Europe - the collapse of communism
The European Union developed in the 1980s with more countries joining, the Erasmus programme and the start of the single market.
1990-99: A Europe without frontiers
The European Union developed in the 1990s, with more expansion, and the launch of the single market, border-free travel and the euro.
2000-09: Further expansion
The European Union developed from 2000 to 2009 with 12 new countries joining, the Euro becoming legal tender and the signing of the Lisbon Treaty.
2010-19: A challenging decade
How the European Union developed from 2010 to 2019, responding to the financial crisis, Croatia joining the EU, and the UK voting to leave.
2020-today: COVID-19 and the road to recovery
How the European Union has developed since 2020, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic while putting Europe on the road to economic recovery and fighting climate change. The Ukraine war has become a great threat to the European Union.
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