Single European Act

/ˈsɪŋɡəl jʊəˈrəʊpiən ækt/

Definitions

  1. (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.

Forms

  • single european act

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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