Parliament and Europe

The UK joined the European Economic Community (EEC or Common Market – a union of six States) in January 1973. We look at the history of the EEC and trace the key events that have changed the Common Market the UK joined in the 1970s into the European Union of 27 States that we know today.

Overview

Find out about Parliament's relationship with Europe since the Second World War

Key Dates

Key Dates in the history of Britain and Europe

Contemporary context

Parliament and Europe in the 21st century

Further your research

Further resources on Parliament and Europe

From the Parliamentary Collections

Items from the Parliamentary Collections about Britain and Europe

Related Information

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