On 20 December 1967, the European Commission calls on the Six to reach agreement on the continuation of the negotiations for the United Kingdom’s accession to the EEC following the disagreement that occurred the previous day in the Council.
On 1 July 1968, as the Common Customs Tariff comes into force and, a year and a half ahead of schedule, customs duties on industrial and some agricultural products are abolished, the European Commission publishes a statement in which it describes the implications of the Customs Union for the Six.
On 21 December 1972, the EEC holds the final session of negotiations with Spain with a view to the conclusion of a Protocol to the 1970 Trade Agreement. A memorandum, drawn up by the Commission for Member States’ observers, outlines the proceedings of the meeting.
Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Communities of 15 September 1999, appointing the President and the Members of the Commission of the European Communities.
In its Opinion of 21 October 1990, the European Commission advocates a single Community that will encompass the Community policies and European Political Cooperation (EPC), making them subject to the same institutions and to the same decision-making procedures.
In its proposals to the Council of Ministers, the Commission of the European Economic Community (EEC) includes a Regulation on the gradual establishment of a common organisation of the market in the poultrymeat sector.
On 24 October 1974, Lord Charles O'Hagan, British Conservative MP, questions the Commisssion of the European Communities on the likely consequences of the United Kingdom's accession to the European Communities.
On 22 December 1980, in connection with the negotiations for Portugal’s accession to the European Communities, the Commission submits to the Council a confidential proposal concerning Portugal’s accession to the European Atomic Energy Community (EAEC or Euratom). This document focuses, in particular, on the transitional measures, the safeguard clause and customs tariffs.
Table listing the Luxembourg Members of the High Authority of the ECSC from 1952 to 1967, of the Commission of the EEC from 1958 à 1967 and of the Commission of the European Communities from 1967 to 2009.