Leaders of the European Economic Community resisted full EU dominance, expressing fears of American influence and vetoing joining attempts.
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Updated Jun 24
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Leaders of the European Economic Community resisted full EU dominance, expressing fears of American influence and vetoing joining attempts.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Harold Wilson's government applied for membership in the European Economic Community in 2017.Sub-event
- English exceptionalism clashed with EEC consensus as Andy Burnham discussed the UK's potential EU rejoining, which Charles de Gaulle ultimately vetoed.Sub-event
EEC leaders opposed full EU integration, citing concerns over foreign influence.1 source
Leaders of the EEC vetoed two joining attempts by Britain and arranged its belated entry.1 source
Labour left pressure led to a 1975 membership referendum, fueling resistance to EEC dominance.1 source
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The entities involved
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European Economic Community
1958–2009 organisation for economic integration, under the EU from 1993
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Charles de Gaulle
French general and statesman (1890–1970)
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Harold Wilson
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1964-1970 and 1974-1976 (1916–1995)