OF THE HISTORY EUROPEAN UNION

History of the European Union began after the Second World War (1945) -Europe recognized the need for peaceful co-operation between European countries. 25 March six countries in Rome was the cornerstone of the organization (started to create the European Union). Founding members were: Belgium, France, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany and Italy.

European Coal and Steel Community - the organization of enterprise, which launched the economic integration of Europe (now the European Community has competence). Was established on the basis of the Treaty of Paris, signed in Over the six founding members: -Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (Benelux countries) -France and Italy -West Germany (NRF) of the European European Coal and Steel Community - the organization of enterprise, which launched the economic integration of Europe (now the European Community has competence). Was established on the basis of the Treaty of Paris, signed in Over the six founding members: -Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (Benelux countries) -France and Italy -West Germany (NRF) of the European 9 May 1950 Robert Schuman proposed that Europe create a structured care that is necessary for the maintenance of peaceful relations. This proposal, known as the Schuman Declaration, is regarded as the beginning of today European Union. -9 May is regarded as Europe Day -Also invited to attend the British, but you gave up, (so as not to lose their national sovereignty)

Another element of European integration was the establishment of 25 March 1957 in Rome, the European Economic Community (EEC) and the European Atomic Energy Community (EUR ATOM).

EEC 1 started its activities in January It is based on the Treaties of Rome was signed 25 March Basics organizations have been modified by the Treaty fuzyjnym (1967), the Single European Act (1987) and the Treaty of the European Union. The founders of EEC * Belgium * France * Luxembourg * Netherlands * Germany (united Germany) * Italy In subsequent years, the organization joined: * Denmark * Ireland * United Kingdom * Greece * Spain * Portugal * Austria * Finland * Sweden (since this year is called the EEC, the European Community) The main objectives of EEC * equally consistent economic * development of Member States TRACK * raising the standard of living and “approximate” the Member States European Economic Community

Took effect in 1958 under the Treaties of Rome The objectives of the Treaty: * develop a nuclear industry in some Member States * generate the conditions for research and development * the establishment of the nuclear safety standards identical Activities conducive to the introduction of plans in force include * New research monitoring the safety standards associated with this sector of the economy, * the creation of a common market of materials and equipment used in the nuclear industry * allow barrier-free flow of investment and professionals in the industry Such factors contribute to the objective of the secondary and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy European Atomic Energy Community

Belgium France Netherlands Luxembourg Germany Italy Founding Member July 23, 1952 : Date of accession :

Denmark Ireland United Kingdom The first extension : Date of accession : January 1, 1973 (the first extension of the north)

The second extension (the first extension of the south) Greece : Date of accession : January 1, 1981

Third Extension Spain Portugal (extension of the Mediterranean) : Date of accession : January 1, 1986

Extension of incomplete The German Democratic Republic : Date of accession : October 3, 1990 (first central unification of Germany)

The fourth extension AustriaAustria Sweden Finland : Date of accession : January 1, 1995 (extension of the second and the second north central)

The fifth enlargement (Part I) Cyprus Czech Republic Poland Estonia Lithuania Latvia Malta Slovakia Slovenia Hungary : Date of accession : May 1, 2004

The fifth enlargement (Part II) (southern extension of the second) : Date of accession : January 1, 2007 Romania Bulgaria

Important dates 1 July began work of the European Customs Union with a common customs tariff to third countries 6-7 July At its meeting in Bremen, the European Council decided to set up the European Monetary System with the European Monetary Unit (ECU) June By the first direct elections to the European Parliament 410 elected seats. 1 January entry into force of the accession of Greece to the European Communities 17 and 28 February the signing of the Single European Act 7 February was signed in Maastricht will enter into force Treaty on European Union 1 July began work of the European Customs Union with a common customs tariff to third countries 6-7 July At its meeting in Bremen, the European Council decided to set up the European Monetary System with the European Monetary Unit (ECU) June By the first direct elections to the European Parliament 410 elected seats. 1 January entry into force of the accession of Greece to the European Communities 17 and 28 February the signing of the Single European Act 7 February was signed in Maastricht will enter into force Treaty on European Union

21-22 June at the European Council in Copenhagen agreed to join in the future to the European Union countries of Central and Eastern Europe, including Poland December at the European Council meeting in Madrid confirmed zmiar set up in 1999, the Economic and Monetary Union June The European Council meeting in Amsterdam a treaty giving the EU new powers and responsibilities. 2 Oct The Treaty of Amsterdam is signed. Shall enter into force on 1 May May The Brussels European Council decides that 11 Member States (Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Spain, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Germany, Portugal and Italy) which satisfies the requirements for adopting the single currency on 1 January 1999 Greece will join them later. 31 Dec Fixed and irrevocable exchange rates between the currencies that are to be replaced by the euro.

3-4 June the European Council in Cologne a Convention to draw up a European Charter of Fundamental Rights. The members of the Convention are representatives of the Heads of State or Government and President of the European Commission. Javier Solana is appointed as High Representative for common foreign and security policy. 8 and 13 June The fifth direct elections to the European Parliament October The Tampere European Council decides to make the European area of freedom, security and justice December The Helsinki European Council, the meeting was mainly devoted to the enlargement, Turkey officially recognizes as a candidate for EU membership, and decides to push ahead with negotiations with the other 12 candidate countries March The Lisbon European Council draws up a strategy for boosting employment in the EU, modernize the economy and strengthening social cohesion in a knowledge-based economy. 7-8 December the European Council in Nice reaches agreement on the text of the Treaty amending the system of decision-making in the EU enlargement. The President of the European Parliament, European Council and the European Commission solemnly proclaim the Charter of Fundamental Rights. 3-4 June the European Council in Cologne a Convention to draw up a European Charter of Fundamental Rights. The members of the Convention are representatives of the Heads of State or Government and President of the European Commission. Javier Solana is appointed as High Representative for common foreign and security policy. 8 and 13 June The fifth direct elections to the European Parliament October The Tampere European Council decides to make the European area of freedom, security and justice December The Helsinki European Council, the meeting was mainly devoted to the enlargement, Turkey officially recognizes as a candidate for EU membership, and decides to push ahead with negotiations with the other 12 candidate countries March The Lisbon European Council draws up a strategy for boosting employment in the EU, modernize the economy and strengthening social cohesion in a knowledge-based economy. 7-8 December the European Council in Nice reaches agreement on the text of the Treaty amending the system of decision-making in the EU enlargement. The President of the European Parliament, European Council and the European Commission solemnly proclaim the Charter of Fundamental Rights.

26 February Signing of the Treaty of Nice. Shall enter into force on 1 February December The Laeken European Council adopts a declaration on the future of the Union. This opens the way for future reforms and the EU for the creation of a Convention to draft a European Constitution. President of the Convention shall be appointed Valéry Giscard d’Estaing. 1 January The introduction into circulation of euro banknotes and coins. 31 May All 15 Member States simultaneously ratify the Kyoto Protocol - an international agreement to reduce air pollution June The Seville European Council reaches agreement on immigration and asylum policy EU. 10 July The Convention on the Future of Europe completes its work on the draft European Constitution. 4 October Start of the intergovernmental conference that will draw up the constitutional treaty. 10 and 13 June The sixth direct elections to the European Parliament.

THE END Anna Gwiazda Adrianna Czop Marianna Antonina Kabała