Portugal’s Carnation Revolution opens democratic pathApr 25, 1974Labels: Carnation Revolution, Estado NovoBritannicaEncyclopedia com
Franco dies; Spain’s transition to democracy beginsNov 20, 1975Labels: Francisco Franco, Spanish transitionBritannicaBritannica
Portugal formally applies to join the EECMar 28, 1977Labels: Portugal, EEC applicationHeinrich B llEC Enlargement
Spain submits application for EEC membershipJul 28, 1977Labels: Spain, EEC applicationSpain MFAAEIWashington Post
Commission issues opinion on Portugal’s applicationMay 19, 1978Labels: European Commission, PortugalCVCEAEI
EEC opens accession negotiations with PortugalOct 17, 1978Labels: EEC negotiations, PortugalOireachtas
Commission opinion submitted on Spain’s applicationNov 29, 1978Labels: European Commission, SpainCVCEOireachtas
Accession negotiations with Spain formally openFeb 5, 1979Labels: EEC negotiations, SpainCVCEEC Enlargement
European Council backs Spanish democracy after coup attemptMar 24, 1981Labels: European Council, SpainEC Enlargement
Political agreement reached on Spain and Portugal accessionMar 29, 1985Labels: Political agreement, EEC memberCVCELA Times
Spain and Portugal sign the Accession TreatyJun 12, 1985Labels: Accession Treaty, Spain andEU Key DatesEP NewsTreaty 1985
UK Parliament debates implementing accession legislationNov 19, 1985Labels: UK Parliament, ratificationHansard
Spain and Portugal join the European CommunitiesJan 1, 1986Labels: European Communities, Spain andEU Key DatesEP NewsUPI