WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Maastricht Treaty, officially known as the Treaty on European Union, laid the foundations for the European Union as we know it today. It was the result of several years of discussions between governments and was signed in the Dutch city of Maastricht, which lies close to the borders with Belgium and Germany.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Maastricht Treaty established the European Union, paved the way for the euro and created EU citizenship. Scroll down to learn more. The Maastricht Treaty was signed on 7 February 1992 and had a profound impact on European integration.

Detailed explanation-3: -The treaty established a European Union (EU), with EU citizenship granted to every person who was a citizen of a member state. EU citizenship enabled people to vote and run for office in local and European Parliament elections in the EU country in which they lived, regardless of their nationality.

Detailed explanation-4: -The twelve members of the European Communities signing the Treaty on 7 February 1992 were Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.