41. The impact was further reduced when both countries joined the European Economic Community in 1973. 42. His crowning achievement was his shepherding Greece into the then European Economic Community in 1981. 43. In 1972, Norwegians turned their backs on joining what was then the European Economic Community . 44. Closer to home, the recently formed European Economic Community ( EEC ) offered further opportunities. 45. Denmark has belonged to the community since 1972, when it was called the European Economic Community . 46. 1972-Denmark's entrance in the European Economic Community approved by almost two-thirds of voters in a referendum. 47. His hero was Jean Monnet, the driving force behind the creation of the European Economic Community . 48. In a 1972 referendum, Norwegians narrowly rejected membership in the EU's forerunner, the European Economic Community . 49. Greenland joined the European Economic Community along with Denmark proper in 1973 but left in 1985. 50. Caramanlis also steered Greece into the then European Economic Community in 1981, despite vociferous domestic opposition.
