Single European Act
/ˈsɪŋɡəl jʊəˈrəʊpiən ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A 1986 European Community treaty aimed at creating a single market by 1992, enhancing legislative procedures and fostering economic integration among member states.
The Single European Act significantly advanced the goal of economic integration within the European Community.
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- single european act
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Commentary
The Single European Act was the first major revision of the Treaty of Rome and expanded qualified majority voting in the European Council to expedite decision-making.
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