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The list of the first 12 members and the year they joined is as follows:
- Italy (1957)
- Belgium (1957)
- France (1957)
- Germany (1957)
- Luxembourg (1957)
- Netherlands (1957)
- United Kingdom (1973)
- Ireland (1973)
- Denmark (1973)
- Greece (1981)
- Spain (1986)
- Portugal (1986)
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe original six founder countries of the EEC were: * France * West Germany (as it was then) * Italy * The Netherlands * Belgium * Luxembourg
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∙ 14y agoThe European Economic Community was founded by 6 countries in 1957. They were Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany and Italy.
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∙ 11y agoBelgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, West Germany
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What three countries started the EEC?
The six countries that started the EEC in 1957 were Italy, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, and West Germany.
What European countries joined the EEC with Ireland?
Britain and Denmark.
What were the last four countries to join the EEC?
Cyprus, Romania, Bulgaria, and Slovakia in 2007!
Is Dublin part of EEC?
The EEC is now known as the European Union. Countries, not cities, are members of it. Dublin is in Ireland and Ireland is in the European Union, so on that basis you would say yes.
What are twelve countries in Europe?
There are over 50 countries in Europe. Here are just twelve of them.SpainGermanyGreeceÉirePolandFinlandMaltaFranceAustriaAlbaniaSwitzerlandIceland
When was the EU set up?
The EU was first thought of after WW2 to try and get countries to work together in the trade of such things as coal and steel. In 1951 countries started trading to keep the peace between the 6 countries, (Italy, France, Netherlands, Belgium, West Germany and Luxembourg) so that the others would help in times of war and need. The European Economic Community (EEC), was set up in 1957. In the 1970s other countries join in decision of a vote the first countries to join were the UK, Denmark and Ireland. 18 other countries have joined since and there are many other candidates. The EEC has gone through a number of name changes, eventually becoming the European Union in 1993.
What is the difference between the EEC and EU?
The European Economic Community, or EEC, was founded in 1957 by 6 countries. It now has 27 members and is known as the European Union. So there is no real difference as such. The EU is just the modern name for what was the EEC.
What countries are in the european economic community?
The European Economic Community was engulfed by the European Union in 1993. The countries that were members of the EEC are: Belgium Denmark France Germany* Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Portugal Spain United Kingdom At the time of the founding of the EEC, Germany was split into West Germany and East Germany. West Germany was a founding member of the EEC. However, Germany was reunited in 1990.
What countries joined the EEC during the ninteen eighties?
Greece joined in 1981. Spain and Portugal joined in 1986.
What has the author Matthew McQueen written?
Matthew McQueen has written: 'Prospects for the exports of the ACP countries in a community of twelve' 'The economics of development: problems and policies' -- subject(s): Economic conditions, Economic development 'Britain, the EEC and the developing world' -- subject(s): Foreign economic relations
Full form of EEC?
eec full ofrm
What countries joined the eec before 1973?
The original 6 members were in it from 1957. They together founded it. They were Italy, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. 1973 was the first year in which new members joined.
