Inner Six

The Inner Six, or simply "the Six", were the six founding member states of the European Communities. They were in contrast to the outer seven group of countries who formed the European Free Trade Association rather than engage in supranational European integration. Five of the Outer Seven later would themselves later join the European Communities.

Inner Six

The Inner Six, or simply "the Six", were the six founding member states of the European Communities. They were in contrast to the outer seven group of countries who formed the European Free Trade Association rather than engage in supranational European integration. Five of the Outer Seven later would themselves later join the European Communities.