Treaties of Rome

The Treaties of Rome, signed in 1957, established two key foundations for European integration: the European Economic Community (EEC) and the European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM). These agreements aimed to create a common market, allowing the free movement of goods, services, people, and capital among member countries. The EEC sought to promote economic cooperation and development, fostering closer ties between European nations after World War II. The Treaties laid the groundwork for what would eventually evolve into the European Union (EU), enhancing political and economic collaboration across Europe.