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In which year does the euro become the currency of several EU countries?
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Correct answer: In 2002. The euro becomes the currency of several member countries in 2002. The Maastricht Treaty (1992) had only planned this single currency. The European Central Bank is created in 1998, at the time the euro is created as the single currency.
Sources: Sheet “Recomposition de l’ordre mondial : la construction européenne” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✗ In 1957En 1957In 1957, the Treaty of Rome creates the EEC to form a common market.
- ✗ In 1986En 1986In 1986, Spain and Portugal join the EEC.
- ✗ In 1992En 1992In 1992, the Maastricht Treaty only plans a single currency.
- ✓ In 2002En 2002Correct answer. The euro becomes the currency of several member countries in 2002. The Maastricht Treaty (1992) had only planned this single currency. The European Central Bank is created in 1998, at the time the euro is created as the single currency.
What the source says
« en 2002, l’euro devient la monnaie officielle de plusieurs pays membres. »
Sentence copied word for word from the source, in French, read on 21 October 2026.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « En quelle année l'euro devient-il la monnaie de plusieurs pays de l'Union européenne ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR). The Ministry's wording: “Depuis quand l'euro est-elle la monnaie unique ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Recomposition de l’ordre mondial : la construction européenne” (French).
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