Monday, March 25, 2019

The first day of the European Economic Council

On this day, March 25, 1957 the European Economic Council was formed, now called the European Union (EU).

The then EEC was brought about to heal the wounds of war and foster a relationship of friendship and cooperation between the participating countries.

The founding countries were Belgium, France, the Federal Republic of Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands.

Britain, Denmark and Ireland joined on January 1, 1973.

And now the United Kingdom is in the throes of confusion as it prepares to leave the EU.

Has imperial England ever left a country without leaving it impoverished and badly damaged?

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