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Maastricht Treaty

1992 · 20th century · Also known as Treaty on European Union, Treaty of Maastricht

The Maastricht Treaty, formally the Treaty on European Union, was signed in the Dutch city of Maastricht in February 1992 and came into force in November 1993. It created the European Union, introduced European citizenship and set out the path to economic and monetary union and the euro. It also added common foreign and security policy and justice and home affairs cooperation.

Maastricht Treaty
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