The European Union and Ireland's Links with Europe

Flashcards about the origins of the EU and Ireland's links with Europe

Reasons for European Unity

The desire to solve European problems and secure peace after the destruction of World War II.

Jean Monnet

Played a very important part in the moves for European unity.

Nationalism

The cause of two world wars.

European Unity

Encouraged by USA and Britain who did not want to be drawn into further European wars.

Strengthen Europe

To compete against two superpowers, USA and USSR.

European Unity

Fear of spread of communism from the USSR.

European Unity

Revive the economies of Europe after war.

European Unity

Control German aggression.

European Economic Community (EEC)

Establishment in 1958 with the passing of the Treaty of Rome (1957).