Tag: European Union

The Cold War: The Iron Curtain and its Influence on Europe

July 6, 2023 ·

Hey there, folks! Today, I want to talk about the Cold War and how the Iron Curtain influenced Europe. As you may know, the Cold War was a period of political and military tension between the Western powers led by the United States and the Eastern bloc led by the Soviet Union. The conflict lasted from the end of World War II until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. One of the most significant consequences of the Cold… Read more.

The Birth and Evolution of the European Union: A Modern History Perspective

July 3, 2023 ·

Hey there! Today, I want to talk about the birth and evolution of the European Union from a modern history perspective. It all started after World War II, when Europe was left in ruins and in need of rebuilding. The idea of a united Europe was born from the desire to prevent another devastating war from happening. In 1951, the Treaty of Paris was signed, creating the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), which brought together six countries: Belgium, France,… Read more.

The European Union: From Post-War Dream to Reality

July 2, 2023 ·

Hey there! Today I want to talk about something that has been on my mind quite a lot lately – the European Union. The European Union is one of the things that fascinates me the most, as it is such a complex and multifaceted organization that has had a major impact on the world as we know it. The European Union was born out of the ashes of World War II, when Europe was in ruins and the continent was… Read more.