When did Ireland join the European Economic Community (the forerunner of the EU)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1973, at the same time as the United Kingdom and Denmark, in the first enlargement of the Community
- Step 1: Ireland joined in the first enlargement. Step 2. The date was 1 January 1973. Answer: 1973. Why not the others: 1957 was the founding, 1992 the Maastricht Treaty and 2002 the euro cash changeover.
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