The Development of Europe and the European Union (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Year ECSC founded
Year ECSC founded
1951
Year Treaty of Rome established EEC
Year Treaty of Rome established EEC
1957
Year EEC renamed to EC
Year EEC renamed to EC
1965
Year Ireland joined EC
Year Ireland joined EC
1973
Year Maastricht Treaty created EU
Year Maastricht Treaty created EU
1992
Year of EU's largest expansion
Year of EU's largest expansion
2004
How many Eastern European countries joined EU in 2004?
How many Eastern European countries joined EU in 2004?
10
Population increase from 2004 EU expansion
Population increase from 2004 EU expansion
75 million
Year of Lisbon Treaty
Year of Lisbon Treaty
2009
Year Croatia became 28th EU member
Year Croatia became 28th EU member
2013
Foreign workers in Ireland by 2009
Foreign workers in Ireland by 2009
350,000
Polish population in Ireland 2003 to 2007
Polish population in Ireland 2003 to 2007
20,000 to 60,000
EU funding to Eastern Europe 2004-2006
EU funding to Eastern Europe 2004-2006
€40 billion
Treaty introducing free movement of people
Treaty introducing free movement of people
1993 Maastricht Treaty
Cultural diversity metaphor for Ireland
Cultural diversity metaphor for Ireland
Salad bowl