Common Market Is Formed
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Economics
- Subcategories: Business, Trade, Commerce, Treaties, Agreements, Negotiations
- Curriculum: Italian History, 20th & 21st Century European History, British History, German History, French History
- Geographical Location: Rome
- Date: March 25, 1957
Article abstract: The Common Market is formed, providing the basis for resolving long-standing trade and political differences among the European nations and paving the way for a more sophisticated united Europe.
Summary of Event
The Common Market, officially called the European Economic Community, had its origins in the dark days immediately after World War II. At that time, Europe was both weak and destitute, and the various nations were in a position to discuss their mutual problems. As they looked about they saw that their former glory and power had...
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