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You're referring to the Maastricht Treaty!
The Maastricht Treaty, also known as the Treaty on European Union, was signed on February 7, 1992, in Maastricht, Netherlands. It created the European Union (EU) and introduced several key changes to the European Community, including:
- Creation of the European Union: The treaty established the EU as a single entity, replacing the European Community (EC) and the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC).
- Single Market: The treaty aimed to create a single market within the EU, eliminating tariffs and other trade barriers between member states.
- Economic and Monetary Union (EMU): The treaty laid the groundwork for the creation of a single currency, the euro, and a single monetary policy.
- Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP): The treaty introduced a common foreign and security policy, allowing the EU to speak with a single voice on international issues.
- Justice and Home Affairs: The treaty merged the areas of justice and home affairs, creating a single policy area for issues like immigration, asylum, and police cooperation.
The Maastricht Treaty came into effect on November 1, 1993, and has since been amended several times, most notably by the Lisbon Treaty in 2007.