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us and vanquished nations and bring them together as equals, cooperating within shared institutions. ? Based on a plan by French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman. ? Six founding countries – Belgium, the Federal Republic of Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands – signed a treaty to run heavy industries (coal and steel) under mon management. European Coal and Steel Community Jean Mon and other leaders with the first “European” ingot of steel The European Union Treaty of Rome ? The six founding countries expanded cooperation to other economic sectors, creating the European Economic Community (EEC) – or “mon market.” ? As a result, people, goods, services, and capital today move freely across the Union. 1957: Signing of the Treaty of Rome The European Union 1951 Founding Members Belgium France Germany Italy Luxembourg Netherlands The European Union 1973 Denmark Ireland United Kingdom The European Union 1981 Greece The European Union 1986 Portugal Spain The European Union November 1989 Fall of the Berlin Wall sets the stage for unifying Europe and EU enlargement The European Union 1995 Austria Finland Sweden The European Union 2023 Cyprus Czech Republic Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Malta Poland Slovakia Slovenia The European Union 2023 Bulgaria Romania The European Union Candidate Countries Croatia Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Turkey Potential Candidate Countries Albania Bosnia Herzegovina Montenegro Serbia including Kosovo under UN Security Council Resolution 1244 The European Union 50 Years of EU Integration Enlargement has: ? Inspired reforms and consolidated mon principles of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, and market economy. ? Enhanced the EU’s weight in the world and made it a stronger and more attractive international partner. “Enlargement has been a success story for the European Union and Europe as a whole. It has helped to overe the division of Europe and contributed to peace and stability throughout the continent.” European Council Declaration Dec. 15, 2023 1957 2023 Member States 6 27 Population 174 million 493 million Languages 4 23 The European Union The EU is a global player. Its soft power promotes stability, prosperity, democracy and human rights, delivers concrete results in the fight to eradicate poverty, and in achieving sustainable development. UN Secretary General Ban Kimoon, High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana, and EU Commissioner Benita FerreroWaldner The EU in the World The European Union Addressing Global Challenges ? Peace Security – Works for global peace and security alongside the Uni