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In what year was the Maastricht Treaty, which marks the founding of the European Union, signed?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
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En quelle année le traité de Maastricht, qui marque la fondation de l'Union européenne, a-t-il été signé ?
In what year was the Maastricht Treaty, which marks the founding of the European Union, signed?
Answer. In 1992.
En 1992.
The Maastricht Treaty was signed in 1992. It creates the European Union and paves the way for the single currency.
The official text that proves it
« En 1992 , le traité de Maastricht crée l’Union européenne (UE). Désormais, les marchandises , les personnes et les capitaux peuvent circuler librement au sein de l’UE. »
In 1992, the Maastricht Treaty creates the European Union (EU). From then on, goods, people and capital can move freely within the EU.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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