Strange Challenge
This would have to be towards the end of the alloted window. Britain's second attempt to join the EEC failed owing to a French Veto or terms that were unnaceptable to the people. The UK government decided to work through the European Free Trade Area instead which includedUnited Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland and Portugal. However as progress towards political union developed Switzerland and Austria opted out to preserve their neutral status. Portugal still under a fascist regime was excluded on grounds of failing democratic credentials. Iceland had joined EFTA in 1970 and agreed to the Union. Finland however remains an associate member following pressure from the Soviet Union. Ireland refuses to join what is seen as a Northern European protestant block but the protestants in Northern Ireland are in largely in favour but Paisley finds he has little in common with the Swedes. Political union slowly follows
This would have to be towards the end of the alloted window. Britain's second attempt to join the EEC failed owing to a French Veto or terms that were unnaceptable to the people. The UK government decided to work through the European Free Trade Area instead which includedUnited Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland and Portugal. However as progress towards political union developed Switzerland and Austria opted out to preserve their neutral status. Portugal still under a fascist regime was excluded on grounds of failing democratic credentials. Iceland had joined EFTA in 1970 and agreed to the Union. Finland however remains an associate member following pressure from the Soviet Union. Ireland refuses to join what is seen as a Northern European protestant block but the protestants in Northern Ireland are in largely in favour but Paisley finds he has little in common with the Swedes. Political union slowly follows