Inauguration
of the European Economic Community
lThe EEC treaty included
–The elimination of trade
barriers among member
nations.
–The development of a
common tariff for imports.
–The creation of a common
policy for agriculture.
lIn
1961, with the EEC’s apparent economic
success, Great Britain began negotiations
toward membership.
lIn
January 1963, however, French President
Charles de Gaulle vetoed British
membership, because of Britain’s
close ties to the United States.
