Maastricht Treaty
/ˈmɑːstrɪkt ˈtriːti/
Definitions
- (n.) An international agreement signed in 1992 establishing the European Union and laying the foundation for Economic and Monetary Union including the euro.
The Maastricht Treaty significantly deepened European integration by expanding EU competencies.
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- maastricht treaty
- maastricht treaties
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Commentary
The term refers specifically to the 1992 treaty; legal references may require precision distinguishing it from subsequent EU treaties.
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