Westonci.ca offers quick and accurate answers to your questions. Join our community and get the insights you need today. Explore a wealth of knowledge from professionals across various disciplines on our comprehensive Q&A platform. Experience the convenience of finding accurate answers to your questions from knowledgeable experts on our platform.

Which of the following challenges did the European Union face during the 1980s, leading some member-states to block European Communities (EC) decision-making in order to get concessions?
a. France accused Britain of being too close to the United States and for preferring a free trade zone over the EC customs area approach.
b. An oil price rise engineered by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) members spiked inflation in energy-dependent Western Europe.
c. Beset by trade deficits, the United States ended its commitment to the Bretton Woods fixed dollar/gold standard.
d. The United Kingdom complained incessantly about its budget payments, while Greece demanded more development aid.