UK's entry into the European Economic Community
GPTKB entity
Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_event
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Heath_Government_1970-1974
gptkb:the_Queen_of_the_United_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
economic growth in the UK
|
| gptkbp:date |
January 1, 1973
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
UK's entry into the European Economic Community
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| gptkbp:impact |
UK's agricultural policies
UK's fishing rights UK's trade policies |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:public_opinion
gptkb:television_channel gptkb:Embassy gptkb:High_School economic theories geopolitical changes economic downturns historical ties with Europe public debates historical events in Europe political and economic factors European political movements |
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
gptkb:Labour_Party
certain trade unions |
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
business leaders
|
| gptkbp:led_to |
greater public engagement in politics
increased consumer choice Common Agricultural Policy participation Common Fisheries Policy participation changes in UK law greater awareness of European culture greater economic cooperation with Europe greater economic interdependence with Europe increased awareness of European issues increased regulations in the UK subsequent membership in the European Union increased collaboration on research and development |
| gptkbp:negotiated_by |
gptkb:Edward_Heath
European Economic Community member states |
| gptkbp:part_of |
European integration process
UK's foreign policy |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
failed applications in the 1960s
|
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
free movement of goods
free movement of capital free movement of people free movement of services harmonization of standards changes in immigration policy increased scrutiny of government policies changes in regional development policies greater political integration in Europe increased competition in the UK market increased cultural exchange with Europe increased foreign investment in the UK increased travel opportunities for UK citizens joint policies on environmental issues membership in the EEC |
| gptkbp:significance |
increased trade with European countries
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