FAX — [32] (2) 513 42 06

established — 3 February 1958

effective — 1 November 1960

aim — to develop closer economic cooperation and integration

members — (3) Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands

Big Seven

note — membership is the same as the Group of 7

established — NA 1975

aim — to discuss and coordinate major economic policies

members — (7) Big Six (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK) plus the US