Luc-Andre Brunet: 'With Europe, but not of it? Why Britain joined the European Community'

When the European Community was set up in 1958, the forerunner to today's European Union, Britain declined to join. By 1961, however, the British Government had decided the country's interests would be best served by joining Europe. This talk will examine the arguments made for and against joining, and will consider what brought about this dramatic reversal in Britain's position with regards to Europe.

‘When the European Community was set up in 1958, Britain declined to join. By 1961, however, the British Government had completely reversed that position.’

See Dr Brunet's introduction to the Lecture at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUwMjDNk-Qc

Can't join in person? Watch the event live online at http://stadium.open.ac.uk/stadia/preview.php?whichevent=3188&s=1 (link will be live before the event). You do not need to register for a ticket if you are watching via the livestream. However, if you are viewing the event online, please do take the opportunity to have your questions answered by our speakers LIVE during the event by emailing: FASS-History-Lectures@open.ac.uk . You can also watch via the FASS Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/theopenuniversity.OUFASSstudents/

We very much hope you will be able to attend what promises to be an inspiring event and have your say.

FAQs

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Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? No, there are none

Do I have to be a student at the OU to attend? No, this event is open to the public.

I cannot attend on the day. Will the event be recorded? The event will be livestreamed so you can join on the day from any location. A recording will be made available post event. You will be able to find the link to the video here once available.

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Where can I contact the organiser with questions? Email: FASS-History-Lectures@open.ac.uk

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No. Pease go to the registration desk on arrival, your name will be on the list

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay? Please let the organisers know in advance of any name change.