Treaty of Amsterdam
/ˈtriːti əv ˈæmstərdæm/
Definitions
- (n.) An international agreement amending and updating the Treaty on European Union and related treaties to enhance EU institutional efficiency and cooperation, signed in Amsterdam in 1997 and entered into force in 1999.
The Treaty of Amsterdam introduced reforms to prepare the EU for eastward expansion.
Forms
- treaty of amsterdam
- treaties of amsterdam
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Commentary
The Treaty of Amsterdam primarily serves as an amending treaty, so it is often referenced in the context of EU constitutional law reforms rather than as an independent legal instrument.
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