feb 17, 1986 - Single European Act signed
Description:
- first major revision to the Treaties of Rome- committed EEC countries to a timetable for establishing a single currency (the euro)
- expanded the powers of the European Parliament (as an elected body)
- also gave the European Council more authority
- was a major step towards the level of integration seen in the EU
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Date:
feb 17, 1986
Now
~ 40 years ago