post-war Europe

Post-war Europe, especially after World War II, was a continent recovering from widespread destruction and conflict. Countries focused on rebuilding their economies, infrastructure, and societies. The period saw the emergence of international efforts to promote stability and prevent future wars, such as forming the United Nations and the European Coal and Steel Community, which later evolved into the European Union. Many nations also faced political changes, shifts in borders, and efforts to address wartime atrocities. Overall, it was a time of reconstruction, reconciliation, and laying the groundwork for enduring peace and cooperation across Europe.