founding fathers of the eu

flashcards on the most important people for the start of the european union

VISION OF THE EU FOUNDING FATHERS

promote peace, stability and economic cooperation after World War II

5 MAIN PERSONALITIES

robert schuman, jean monnet, konrad adenauer, paul-henri spaak, altiero spinelli and others

ROBERT SCHUMAN

1886-1963…french stateman. key figure for european integration

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS OF R.SCHUMAN

Schuman declaration in 1950 which is a foundational document advocating for the creation of the ECSC (european coal and steel community)

vision aiming to prevent future conflicts fostering collective responsibilty and cooperation

principle is that european countries can achieve more through unity than in isolation

JEAN MONNET

1888-1979

french diplamat and economist, often referred to as the father of europe

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS OF J.MONNET