Difference between revisions of "European Economic Community"
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| − | The '''European Economic Community''', or simply European Community, was formed in 1957 to promote trade among countries of Western Europe. It became the [[European Union]] in 1992. | + | The '''European Economic Community''', ''European Free Trade Zone, or simply European Community, was formed in 1957 to promote trade among countries of Western Europe. It became the [[European Union]] in 1993., after the [[Maastricht Treaty]] in 1992. |
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| + | It's origins were uniting the economic ties of [[France]] and [[Germany]] after two World Wars between the two [[war]]ring parties. German [[coal]] was needed to fuel French factories and industry, and thus the entire French [[economy]]. | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
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| + | [[Eurozone Crisis]] | ||
[[Category:International Organizations]] | [[Category:International Organizations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:30, January 6, 2025
The European Economic Community, European Free Trade Zone, or simply European Community, was formed in 1957 to promote trade among countries of Western Europe. It became the European Union in 1993., after the Maastricht Treaty in 1992.
It's origins were uniting the economic ties of France and Germany after two World Wars between the two warring parties. German coal was needed to fuel French factories and industry, and thus the entire French economy.