traité de Rome

The Traité de Rome, signed in 1957, was an agreement that established the European Economic Community (EEC), now known as the European Union. Its goal was to promote economic integration among six European countries (Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West Germany) by creating a common market with free movement of goods, services, people, and capital. This treaty laid the foundation for greater political and economic cooperation in Europe, fostering stability, growth, and peace after World War II. It marked a significant step towards unifying Europe into a cohesive economic and political entity.