1957Formation of the European Economic Community

March 25: Treaty of Rome, which would eventually lead to the...
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🛡️ Western European Union Founded

Western European Union Founded (1954)
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🇪🇺 Formation of the European Economic Community

March 25: Treaty of Rome, which would eventually lead to the European Union.
Formation of the European Economic Community (1957)
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🇪🇺 Greece Enters the European Communities

Greece Enters the European Communities (1981)
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🇪🇺 Maastricht Treaty Signed, Establishing the European Union

February 7: The Maastricht Treaty is signed, creating the European Union.
Maastricht Treaty Signed, Establishing the European Union (1992)
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🇪🇺 Maastricht Treaty Enters into Force

November 1: The Maastricht Treaty comes in to effect.
Maastricht Treaty Enters into Force (1993)
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🇭🇷 Croatia Joins the European Union

July 1: Croatia becomes a member of the European Union.
Croatia Joins the European Union (2013)
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