Spain and Portugal: 40 years in the EU!
On 1 January 1986, Spain and Portugal joined the European Union.
A leap into a new modern era – from limitations to new freedoms and new opportunities.
Massive EU investments, access to the Single Market, boosting jobs, innovation, modern infrastructures and a stronger democracy.
Four decades later, Spain and Portugal are a crucial part of Europe’s story and it’s future.
40 years of progress. Together!
@EUCommission
Ui, sí. Quina festa.
In 2017, Spain used armed forces against its own citizens. According to Article 7th of the Treaty of the European Union, Spain should have been expelled. Instead, nothing happened ... and France and Germany continue to benefit from Spanish MEPs largely voting en bloc and in line with their policies in exchange for continued economic support – Spain currently holds over 100% debt relative to its GDP. Never mind the Maastricht agreement for accession either.
