Greece becomes a full member of the European Economic Community

The affiliation between Greece and the European Economic Community began in 1959. In 1961 an agreement for collaboration with the EEC was signed, and in 1975 Greece applies for full membership which was accomplished in 1981.

Greece became the 10th member state, laying the groundwork for Spain and Portugal, who followed. The next landmark was Greece's participation in the Economic Monetary Union and the membership of Cyprus.1983