Inner Six

Inner Six : Interiorem Sex
←    1952 – Present
General Information
Aliases:	Founders of Europe
Time of Exist:	23 July 1952 - Present
Government:	None, not an actual union, rather a historical grouping of countries that played great role in unifying Europe
Affiliation:	Western Bloc
Relations and Opinions
Friends:	Outer Seven
Enemies:	Soviet Commie Warsaw Pact
Likes:	Europe, stars, coal and steel, strong economy, Captialism, Konrad Adenauer, Charles de Gaulle
Historical Information
Preceded By:	West Germany Fourth French Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Belgium
Succeeded By:	Almost all European alliances

_“ European unity was a dream of a few. It became a hope for many. Today it is a necessity for us all.
— Konrad Adenauer

The Inner Six, also known as The Six, the Six Founders, or the founding members of the European Union, refers to Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, the six founding member states of the European Communities, now succeeded by the European Union.

The integration efforts of the Inner Six took place during the Cold War, and one of the motivations was to prevent the recurrence of conflicts in Europe and to present a united front against the Soviet bloc.

History

The Inner Six are those who responded to the Schuman Declaration's call for the pooling of coal and steel resources under a common High Authority. The six signed the Treaty of Paris creating the European Coal and Steel Community on 18 April 1951 (which came into force on 23 July 1952). Following on from this, they attempted to create a European Defence Community: with the idea of allowing West Germany to rearm under the authority of a common European military command, a treaty was signed in 1952. However the plan was rejected by the Senate of France, which also scuppered the draft treaty for a European Political Community (which would have created a political federation to ensure democratic control over the new European army).

The failure of these initiatives underscored the complexities and sensitivities of sovereignty, especially concerning the rearmament of West Germany so soon after World War II.

Despite these setbacks, the Inner Six continued their efforts to deepen economic integration. The Treaty of Rome, signed on March 25, 1957, marked a pivotal moment as the treaty established two new communities alongside the European Coal and Steel Community: the European Economic Community (EEC) and the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom). The EEC aimed to create a common market among member states, fostering economic cooperation and reducing trade barriers. Euratom, on the other hand, focused on developing nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

This period laid the groundwork for what would evolve into the European Union (EU). The Inner Six's commitment to economic cooperation and integration not only aimed to stimulate economic growth but also sought to promote stability and peace in a war-torn Europe by fostering interdependence among member states. The subsequent expansion of the EU, with more countries joining over the decades, has built upon the initial vision and efforts of these six founding members.

Relations

Friends

• European Union - My most successful successor.
• Germany - The core of Europe

Enemies

• Soviet Union - All of yuor "friends" ran to me!

How to draw

Flag of the ECSC, when there were only the Inner Six members

1. Draw a ball.
2. Fill the top half with blue and the bottom half with black.
3. Draw 3 yellow stars on each half.
4. Add the eyes and you are done!

Color Name		HEX
	Blue	#002868
	Black	#000000
	Yellow	#FFCE00