1. Why was European integration promoted in the years after World War II?
2. What was the main reason the UK hesitated to join the EEC in the 1950s?
3. Why did Charles de Gaulle veto British entry to the EEC in 1963?
European integration — post-1945 process?
European states cooperate to rebuild and prevent conflict.
Franco-German reconciliation — role?
Core of European unity after WWII.
Council of Europe — purpose?
Promote human rights and democracy in Europe.
United States of Europe — Churchill’s idea?
Unified Europe to strengthen global position.
Maastricht Treaty — year and significance?
1992; created the EU as a supranational organization.
UK reluctance — main concern?
Loss of control over economy and sovereignty.
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