‘One Europe: two markets.’ In 1962, the cartoonist Fritz Behrendt portrays a European continent whose market is controlled separately by the European Economic Community (EEC) and by the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

‘Harold Wilson’s nightmare.’ In 1968, the cartoonist Fritz Behrendt describes British Prime Minister Harold Wilson’s nightmare when, like his counterpart Harold Macmillan in 1963, he comes up against General de Gaulle’s veto on British accession to the European Communities.

‘One less obstacle, but not the end of the road.' For the cartoonist Fritz Behrendt, a multitude of problems awaits the British Prime Minster, Harold Wilson, before the UK can accede to the European Communities, despite the exit of General de Gaulle from the political stage.

In October 1971, the issue of the United Kingdom's accession to the European Economic Community (EEC) divides the leaders of the British Labour Party 'Wilson and his deputy, Jenkins'. The opinions of pro-European, Roy Jenkins, and former Prime Minister, Harold Wilson differ on the best way forward for the United Kingdom.