The European Union and the Great Seven (i.e. G-7 or seven richest industrialized democracies) for decades have been jockeying for control of the economic conditions of the world.    These entities have not quite yet become the unified economy that they would like to be.    As you can see by the name of this file that the "One World Economy" is the goal of all that is in action.    What will be the unifying factor that will bring this to light in the fifth group of twelve years 1999-2010?

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The year 1999, shows an EU trying to form its own military.

European bloc reels from fraud crisis
European Union to form a military force
Kosovo aid can't ignore Serbia, Russia says



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The year 2000, began with the EU at odds with the Austrian party headed by Joerg Haider

European Union may cut ties to Austria
Far-right Austrian party stirs fear of totalitarianism
Cohen takes Europe to task on defense goal
Moves against Austria extraordinary
Why is Europe Scared?
Angry Schuessel says Austria won't bow to EU isolationism
Cybercrime outpacing efforts of world's industrialized nations
China concludes deal to open markets to European Union
Putin aims to reassert Russia's global role
G-8 targets poorest countries economies
Central banks prop up euro, but future cloudy
Wealthy nations decide against oil tax cuts as way to aid euro
European Union countries to begin pledging troops for defense force
European Union, Balkan leaders to hold first summit meeting
Rioting erupts at EU summit
Pope's visit with Haider protested



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The year 2001, shows the EU trying to expand its borders and the influence of the G7 on the world.

EU divided on limiting incoming work force
Irish voters oppose plan to expand union
Many Europeans upset with Bush's stances
U.S. now faces a more integrated Europe
Bush calls arms shield 'right thing'
Global-warming pact still a sticking point for Bush, Europeans
Clashes injure 43 while EU discusses expansion
Bush urges Russia to join united Europe
Bush, Putin hold summit
EU reaffirms commitment to expansion



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The year 2002, was a quiet year for the EU economies.

EU leaders announce energy pact
European Union invites 10 countries to join



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The year 2003, the world economics is still uncertain.

G7 puts brave face on world economy
Slovenia votes on entry into EU and NATO
Nations seek strengthened European defense union
World leaders expected to tackle range of global issues
European Union sees flat growth in 2Q
Italian, German leaders meet
Swedes to vote on euro
Scandinavian country opts not to adopt euro
Ex-Soviet state votes to join European Union
Latvians vote to join EU, government goes into crisis
Nations seek effort to lift global economy
Group of 7 criticizes currency policies of Japan, China
EU leaders meet on constitution
European Union threatens to withhold aid
Tennessee avoids U.S.-EU trade dispute fallout
EU and allies delay imposing sanctions on U.S. in steel dispute
Europeans near deal on defense plan
Dollar hits an all-time low against euro



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The year 2004
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The year 2005 through 2010
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The year 2011 through 2022
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Last updated January 31, 2004, April 1, 2006, and October 28, 2011.