The construction of the European Union : working for peace and prosperity in Europe. / written by Pierre Mettra in collaboration with Romain Prevalet ; translated by Rebecca Neal.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mettra, Pierre, author.

50MINUTES.COM

Contributor:

Prevalet, Romain, contributor.

Neal, Rebecca, translator.

Series:

History.

History

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Europe--History.

Europe.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (84 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : 50Minutes.com, 2018.

Summary:

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of the European Union in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the development of the European Union. In the turmoil that prevailed after the Second World War, there was a strong desire in Europe to work towards peace and economic recovery, and the continent's political elites believed that the best way to do this was by working together. However, the closer international cooperation that followed gave rise to fears that countries would lose their national sovereignty, as can be seen in the shock Brexit vote of 2016 and the rise of Eurosceptic parties across the continent. An appreciation of how the EU came to exist in its current form is vital for understanding its achievements to date, the criticisms that have been levelled at it and what the future holds. In just 50 minutes you will: •Understand the circumstances that led to a desire for closer European cooperation •Learn about the steps that resulted in the development of the EU in its current form •Find out how the EU actually works and what challenges it is currently facing ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | History & Culture 50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.

Contents:

Intro

The construction of the European Union

Key information

Introduction

Political, social and economic context

Early experiments in cooperation (1945-1957)

Key protagonists

Konrad Adenauer

Robert Schuman

Jean Monnet

Charles de Gaulle

Paul-Henri Spaak

François Mitterrand

Valéry Giscard d'Estaing

Helmut Kohl

The construction of the EU

The creation of the Council of Europe

The European Coal and Steel Community: towards economic integration

Initial failures

The creation of the European Economic Community: a key turning point

The first setbacks in the construction of the European Union (1960-1969)

Further expansion (1969-1989)

From the EEC to the EU (1989-2004)

The 2000s: a new order

The EU today

Summary

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Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9782806289759

2806289750