Economic Integration

1992 - Definition and Meaning
A comprehensive look at the 1992 program of the European Community aimed at internal market unification.
Accession Criteria
The conditions a candidate country must satisfy to become a member of the European Union, including political, economic, administrative, and institutional requirements.
Cecchini Report
A report on the expected gains from the '1992' programme for unifying the European Community's internal market.
Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA)
An agreement to promote trade and investment in the Western Balkans through predictable rules and the elimination of trade barriers.
Common External Tariff (CET)
An explanation of the Common External Tariff (CET), a component critical in trade and economic integrations among countries.
Common Market
A fully integrated market area with freedom of trade, labour, and capital mobility among member countries.
Delors Report
A foundational report proposing a single currency and common monetary policy for the European Community.
Europe Agreements
Agreements between the European Union and candidate countries outlining institutional, legal, and trade adjustments needed for EU membership.
European Community
An overview of the European Community, its formation, historical context, and its evolution into the European Union.
European Union
The name since 1993 of the former *European Community*. An economic and political union of European countries.
Mercado Común del Sur (MERCOSUR)
A Latin American common market established in 1991 by Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela, aimed at promoting economic integration and free trade among member states.