The EU: from Maastricht to Brexit

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📖 [Episode Transcripts in link below] ⬇️ Today, let's journey into the history of the European Union, a political and economic union of European countries founded in 1957. From fostering cooperation and trade to promoting integration, this union has had profound effects on Europ ...  عرض المزيد

As Britain leaves the EU, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook look at the best & worst comparisons from history that have been made to Brexit.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

🗒️ About this episode: "There was a recognition in Europe of the need for countries to work together in politics, economics and security..." Today's episode is about the development of the European Union. It covers:

Jack Blanchard speaks to some of the key U.K. players involved in the passage of the Maastricht Treaty and ponders whether this was the moment which set Britain on the path to Brexit. Former British diplomat John Kerr recalls the epic all-night negotiations in Holland, including ...  عرض المزيد