The European Economic Community (EEC) was a regional organisation created by the Treaty of Rome of 1957, [note 1] aiming to foster economic integration among its member states. It was subsequently renamed the European Community (EC) upon becoming integrated into the first pillar of the newly formed European Union (EU) in 1993.

In 1957, the Treaty of Rome establishes the European Economic Community (EEC) and a new era of ever-closer cooperation in Europe. This period, however, also sees the emergence of a Cold War that divides the continent for more than 40 years. The Second World War ends in Europe. The continent is devastated.

2025年2月19日 · Between 1958 and 1968 trade among the EEC’s members quadrupled in value. Politically, the EEC aimed to reduce tensions in the aftermath of World War II. In particular, it was hoped that integration would promote a lasting reconciliation of France and Germany, thereby reducing the potential for war.

4 天之前 · European Union - EEC, Integration, Treaties: On March 25, 1957, the six ECSC members signed the two Treaties of Rome that established the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom)—which was designed to facilitate cooperation in atomic energy development, research, and utilization—and the European Economic Community (EEC).

The Treaty of Rome, or EEC Treaty (officially the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community), brought about the creation of the European Economic Community (EEC), the best known of the European Communities (EC).

On March 25, 1957, France, West Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg sign a treaty in Rome establishing the European Economic Community (EEC), also known as the Common...

Originally focused on economic cooperation among a few countries to prevent conflict after World War II, the EEC's transformation into the EU reflects increasing globalization and interdependence. The EU not only encompasses economic integration but also addresses political, social, and environmental issues on a larger scale.

The European Economic Community (EEC) was a regional organization that aimed to integrate its member states economically. It was created by the Treaty of Rome of 1957. Some important accomplishments of the EEC included the establishment in 1962 of common price levels for agricultural products and the removal of internal tariffs between member ...

The collaboration among member countries helped rebuild economies devastated by World War II, fostering mutual dependence that contributed to long-term peace and prosperity. Evaluate how the EEC affected Cold War tensions between Western Europe and the Eastern Bloc.

The EEC aimed to create a unified economic area where goods, services, capital, and people could move freely, fostering cooperation and stability in post-World War II Europe. This integration played a crucial role in shaping political and economic dynamics during the Cold War and set the stage for further European integration.