European Commission @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu

Take a trip back in time and discover more important moments in #EUarchives, inventions, major events in sport and society and more, many of which made the EU what it is today.

Check our timeline → http://europa.eu/learning-corner/eu-timeline_en

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🇭🇷 10 years since Croatia joined the EU.

On 1 July 2013, Croatia became the newest member of the EU.

In 2023, it will also be the 20th country to adopt the euro!

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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1609108695794728963

💶 25 years of the European Central Bank.

On 1 June 1998, the European Central Bank was officially opened in Frankfurt.

The ECB works with the national central banks of all EU countries and is responsible for managing the euro.

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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1609108692317753345

💸 30 years of the single market.

In 1993, the single market was launched with the '4 freedoms' of free movement for people, goods, services and money.

It has fuelled economic growth and made the everyday life of European businesses and consumers easier.

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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1609108688907673600

🇪🇺 30 years of the Treaty of Maastricht.

The Treaty on the European Union was signed in 🇳🇱 and entered into force on 1 November 1993.

A major milestone, it set clear rules for the future single currency, foreign policy and closer cooperation in justice and home affairs.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1609108686001127425

🇩🇰🇮🇪 50 years since Denmark and Ireland joined the EU.

Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom joined the European Communities on 1 January 1973, raising the number of member countries to 9.

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🛃 55 years of the Customs Union.

On 1 July 1968, the 6 EEC member countries removed customs duties on goods imported from each other, allowing free cross-border trade for the first time.

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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1609108679210459136

📘 65 years of the entry into force of the Treaties of Rome.

In 1957, the Treaty of Rome established the European Economic Community (EEC) and a new era of ever-closer cooperation in Europe.

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🔧70 years of the common market for coal and steel.

The common market for coal and steel ore was put into place on this day: Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands removed custom duties and quantitative restrictions on these raw materials.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1609108669609742337

To our EU history enthusiasts: we have some important 2023 milestones coming up!

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Can you guess what they are? Discover them in our thread ⬇

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Humanitarian needs are increasing at an alarming rate year in, year out.

2022 was no exception.

To support those most in need, we've allocated €2.6 billion in humanitarian assistance across the globe.

Our mission to alleviate human suffering continues.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1608870532442722305

Last July, the EU flag was brought to the plenary hall of @ua_parliament to stay.

Since the very first day, Europe has stood united and in solidarity with Ukraine.

We will continue to stand by our Ukrainian friends.

#StandWithUkraine

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1608848007666991105

In 2 days 🇭🇷 will adopt the euro and will fully join the Schengen area.

With Croatia, 20 EU countries will share the EU's common currency.

As for Schengen, this is the eighth enlargement and the first after 11 years.

This marks an important milestone in our history.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1608799978998140931

Solidarity has never mattered more.

We thank all EU countries for offering immediate assistance for Ukraine through our #EUCivPro Mechanism this year.

Our support for Ukraine must continue, for as long as it takes.

#EUSolidarity

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1608772509041659906

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10 more years of free #roaming!

Europeans can continue calling, texting and surfing the internet like at home until 2032.

This year’s extension of the Roaming Regulation also includes new advantages: better services, and even more transparency.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1608727086159613953

This year Albania and North Macedonia opened their accession negotiations with the EU.

It was a historic moment for the people of 🇦🇱🇲🇰.

We have supported you all the way, and we will continue to do so to welcome you to the EU.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1608508271752519680

As 2022 draws to a close, we look back at how the #EuropeanYearOfYouth has evolved.

We will continue to prioritise youth issues beyond 2022. The initiatives for youth engagement created during the year will live on.

This will be the legacy of the year↓
https://europeancommission.medium.com/european-year-of-youth-whats-happened-so-far-what-s-in-store-88d31619158c

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1608485618224447490

This year, we have seen many shining examples of #EUsolidarity, like Edel in 🇮🇪.

She launched a fundraising campaign to acquire 750 books for the Ukrainian children forced by the war to move to Ireland.

Reading books in their own language creates a safe space to laugh & learn.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1608455293163167744