Georges Jean Raymond Pompidou1 January 1973
France welcomed Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom into the European Communities, increasing membership from six to nine.
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France welcomed Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom into the European Communities, increasing membership from six to nine.
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