Signed in 1951, the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community is at the origin of it all. It helped build trust and foster interdependence among the 6 original EU states after WWII. Leggi tutto.
Signed in 1957, the Treaties of Rome created the European Economic Community to achieve European integration via economic cooperation, and the European Atomic Energy Community. Leggi tutto.
Merger Treaty - the name says it all! Signed in 1965 in the then Palais des Congrès, this deal merges the executive bodies of the then three European institutions into a single commission and council. Leggi tutto.
The Single European Act was signed 17 February 1986 by 9 Member States (11 days later by 3 more) and was an important step towards deepening European integration and expanding Community powers. Leggi tutto.
Signed in 1992, 10 years ahead of the Euro, the Maastricht Treaty lays the foundation for the European Monetary Union, introduces co-decision procedure and new forms of cooperation among Members. Leggi tutto.
Signed in 1997, the Treaty of Amsterdam gave Parliament a much stronger position in co-legislating with the European Council and increased transparency in decision-making. Leggi tutto.
Signed in 2001, 3 years before the biggest EU enlargement so far, the Treaty of Nice reformed the European institutions, the composition of the Commission as well as the voting system in the Council. Leggi tutto.
Signed in 2007, the Treaty of Lisbon makes the EU more democratic and better able to address global issues. It greatly increased Parliaments powers, reduced member states' veto - and much more! Leggi tutto.
