Why, How and When did Britain Join the EU? (Short Animated Documentary)

We talk so much about Britain leaving the EU that nobody wants to talk about how Britain came to be a member of the organisation. Ever wondered how Britain became a member or why France’s Charles de Gaulle vetoed Britain’s entrance? Well, if you’re curious and want a simple video to tell you, here’s one.

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Sources:
Sterling, International Monetary Reform and Britain’s Applications to Join the European Economic Community in the 1960s by Catherine Schenk

The European Challenge: Britain’s EEC Application in 1961 by Kristian Steinnes

Why, How and When did Britain Join the EU? (Short Animated Documentary)