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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

European Union

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

Credits:

Produced by Neil McLachlan

Notes:

Reading ease score: 32.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 1996-10-01