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1962
January
The new European Economic Community Commission takes office with Mr Hallstein as its president. Pierre Chatenet is elected president of the Euratom Commission.
The Council adopts the first regulations on the common agricultural policy (CAP) created for the establishment of a single market for agricultural products and for financial solidarity through a European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF).
February
The Council approves the rules of procedure of the European Social Fund (ESF).
March
Mr Gaetano Martino is re-elected president of the Parliamentary Assembly. The Parliamentary Assembly decides to change its name into European Parliament.
April
The regulations and basic decisions on the CAP are enacted.
Norway formally applies to join the European Communities.
July
Customs duties on industrial products between member countries are reduced to 50% of their level of 1957.
The regulations creating a common agricultural policy (CAP) enter into force.
October
The Council adopts the first directive relative to the EEC global foodstuff regulation by defining which colorants can be added to foodstuffs.
November
The association agreement between Greece and the Community enters into force.
See also
- European Parliament
- European Council
- Council of the European Union
- Presidency of the Council of the EU
- European Commission
- Court of Justice
- European Central Bank
- European Court of Auditors
- European External Action service (EEAS)
- European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO)
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