VL IB: European Policy Making

History of European Integration

Why did the EC struggle in the 60s?

  • 60s: debate on the type of Integration:
    • a more supranational way or
    • a more intergovernmental way
  • Proponent of intergovernmentalism:
    • French President Charles de Gaulle (59-69)
    • Idea of a 'Union of States'
    • Incorporation of the EEC into a new intergovernmental organization for the coordination of foreign and defence policy
    • -> Fouchet Plan
  • Idea did not materialize -> not supported bei other 5 EEC members
  • De Gaulle veteoed the application of the UK to the EEC in 63 and again in 67
 

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