First Enlargement: United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark (1970-1973)

1. United Kingdom applies to join the EEC

   Aug 9, 1961Labels: United Kingdom, EEC application

   • Consilium
   • AALEP

2. France vetoes the first UK-led applications

   Jan 14, 1963Labels: France, Charles de

   • AALEP

3. Second French veto blocks renewed UK bid

   Nov 27, 1967Labels: France, United Kingdom

   • AALEP
   • MoneyWeek

4. The Hague Summit reopens the enlargement path

   Dec 1, 1969Labels: The Hague

   • EPRS

5. Accession Treaty signed in Brussels

   Jan 22, 1972Labels: Accession Treaty, Brussels

   • Accession Treaty
   • EPRS

6. Ireland approves EC membership in referendum

   May 10, 1972Labels: Ireland, Referendum

   • Irish Times
   • Third Amendment

7. Norway rejects membership in referendum

   Sep 25, 1972Labels: Norway, Referendum

   • Norway referendum
   • EPRS

8. Denmark votes “Yes” to join the EEC

   Oct 2, 1972Labels: Denmark, Referendum

   • Denmark referendum
   • EPRS

9. UK passes European Communities Act

   Oct 17, 1972Labels: United Kingdom, European Communities

   • UK Parliament
   • ECA 1972

10. Ireland enacts the European Communities Act

    Dec 6, 1972Labels: Ireland, European Communities

    • Irish Statute
    • Irish ISB

11. Denmark, Ireland, and the UK join the Communities

    Jan 1, 1973Labels: Denmark, United Kingdom

    • EU History
    • Consilium

12. UK referendum confirms continued EEC membership

    Jun 5, 1975Labels: United Kingdom, Referendum

    • AALEP
    • 1973 enlargement