The European Community

The European Community (EC) was an organization of European countries that worked together to promote economic integration and cooperation. Founded in the 1950s, it aimed to reduce trade barriers, ensure free movement of goods, people, and services, and foster political stability in Europe. Over time, the EC evolved into the European Union (EU), expanding its goals to include common policies on agriculture, competition, and security. Essentially, it was a collective effort to create a more unified and prosperous Europe through collaboration and shared rules among member countries.