The European Economic Community: Thirty Years Later

Abstract

The European Economic Community has been in operation for about 30 years.  During this period an increased economic cooperation has been attained but the goal of a truly integrated Europe has remained elusive.  The Single European Act, which was ratified in 1987, represents a recommitment to an integrated Europe by 1992.  It is premised on a number of changes and reforms.  Above all the effectiveness of the new effort will depend on the achievement of social cohesion and supranationalism among the EEC countries.