European Union is a major alternate political and economic power centre in the unipolar world led by US. Consider the following statements about origin of EU. Which of the following is/are not correct?
1. European integration after 1947 was aided by the Cold War.
2. Under the Marshall Plan, the Organisation for European Economic Cooperation (OEEC) was established in 1948 to channel aid to the east European states.
3. The Council of Europe was established in 1948, which was another step forward in political cooperation.
Explanation:
• European integration after 1945 was aided by the Cold War.
• Under the Marshall Plan, the Organisation for European Economic Cooperation (OEEC) was established in 1948 to channel aid to the west European states.
• The Council of Europe, established in 1949, was another step forward in political cooperation.