1989
The fall of the Berlin Wall leads to reunification of West and East Germany
The fall of the Berlin Wall leads to reunification of West and East Germany
1993
The Maastricht treaty,
creating the European Union and paving the way for the single currency, comes into force
The Maastricht treaty,
creating the European Union and paving the way for the single currency, comes into force
1999
The launch of the euro
The launch of the euro
2004
Ten new countries join the EU, bringing its membership to 25
Ten new countries join the EU, bringing its membership to 25
2010
The euro comes under severe strain as Greece posts alarming budget deficit figures.
Germany backs a European bailout
The euro comes under severe strain as Greece posts alarming budget deficit figures.
Germany backs a European bailout
2013
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