Spain and Portugal accession to the EEC (1975–1986)

1. Portugal’s Carnation Revolution opens democratic path

   Apr 25, 1974Labels: Carnation Revolution, Estado Novo

   • Britannica
   • Encyclopedia com

2. Franco dies; Spain’s transition to democracy begins

   Nov 20, 1975Labels: Francisco Franco, Spanish transition

   • Britannica
   • Britannica

3. Portugal formally applies to join the EEC

   Mar 28, 1977Labels: Portugal, EEC application

   • Heinrich B ll
   • EC Enlargement

4. Spain submits application for EEC membership

   Jul 28, 1977Labels: Spain, EEC application

   • Spain MFA
   • AEI
   • Washington Post

5. Spain and Portugal sign Treaty of Friendship

   Nov 2, 1977Labels: Spain, Portugal

   • Friendship Treaty

6. Commission issues opinion on Portugal’s application

   May 19, 1978Labels: European Commission, Portugal

   • CVCE
   • AEI

7. EEC opens accession negotiations with Portugal

   Oct 17, 1978Labels: EEC negotiations, Portugal

   • Oireachtas

8. Commission opinion submitted on Spain’s application

   Nov 29, 1978Labels: European Commission, Spain

   • CVCE
   • Oireachtas

9. Accession negotiations with Spain formally open

   Feb 5, 1979Labels: EEC negotiations, Spain

   • CVCE
   • EC Enlargement

10. European Council backs Spanish democracy after coup attempt

    Mar 24, 1981Labels: European Council, Spain

    • EC Enlargement

11. Political agreement reached on Spain and Portugal accession

    Mar 29, 1985Labels: Political agreement, EEC member

    • CVCE
    • LA Times

12. Spain and Portugal sign the Accession Treaty

    Jun 12, 1985Labels: Accession Treaty, Spain and

    • EU Key Dates
    • EP News
    • Treaty 1985

13. UK Parliament debates implementing accession legislation

    Nov 19, 1985Labels: UK Parliament, ratification

    • Hansard

14. Spain and Portugal join the European Communities

    Jan 1, 1986Labels: European Communities, Spain and

    • EU Key Dates
    • EP News
    • UPI