The Treaty of the European Union, Maastricht Treaty, 7th February, 1992

"The Treaty of the European Union, Maastricht Treaty, 7th February, 1992" is a foundational legal document establishing the framework of the European Union, created during the late 20th century. The treaty addresses matters related to European integration, including economic, political, and social cooperation among European nations, emphasizing principles such as democracy, human rights, and sustainable development. The opening of the treaty outlines its historical context, emphasizing the importance of unification among European nations following the end of political divisions on the continent. It details the signatories’ commitments to creating a more integrated community through various provisions aimed at promoting economic stability, social progress, and a common foreign policy. The text introduces the establishment of the Union, elaborating on its objectives, such as ensuring the free movement of people and establishing a citizenship common to the nationals of member states, indicating the treaty's intent to strengthen cooperation across Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author European Union
Title The Treaty of the European Union, Maastricht Treaty, 7th February, 1992
Credits Produced by Neil McLachlan
Reading Level Reading ease score: 32.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class KJ: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: Europe
Subject European federation
Subject Europe -- Economic integration
Subject European Union
Category Text
eBook-No. 686
Release Date
Last Update Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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