1- Which one are the main actors (governments, political group…) of European

integration?
2- How did the interests of the three key states (Germany, UK, and France) solve
between 1957 and 1985?
3- What were the causes of economic protectionism at 70s?
What were the trade defense intruments used by the governments? Why did they
not use tariffs and quotas?

5 - Describe the relationship between economic Integration and political Integration in EU

history

The European union began with the creation of the European coal and steam community in
1951 to unify coal and steel industries.

1986, European Act single market with free movement of goods, services, capital and people.

1999 Euro currency

Economic integration economic growth and cooperation among member states.

- Political integration, institutions establishment and decision-making processes to

manage the single market
- European council of the European union, European Parliament
- Promote peace and stability

Relationship between economic and political integration shaped by various factors, diversity
member states, varying interests, external events (Berlin Wall)

Economic integration promote political integration over time.