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In which year does the Maastricht Treaty create the European Union?
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Correct answer: In 1992. In 1992, the Maastricht Treaty creates the European Union (EU). It creates the European Union (EU). Goods, people and capital move freely inside the EU. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Les étapes clés de la construction européenne” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Les étapes clés de 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.
- ✗ In 1951En 1951In 1951, the Treaty of Paris creates the ECSC.
- ✓ In 1992En 1992Correct answer. In 1992, the Maastricht Treaty creates the European Union (EU). It creates the European Union (EU). Goods, people and capital move freely inside the EU.
- ✗ In 2007En 2007In 2007, the Treaty of Lisbon adapts the rules.
What the source says
« En 1992, le traité de Maastricht crée l’Union européenne (UE). »
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 le traité de Maastricht crée-t-il 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) and on the naturalisation list (PDF read on 14 October 2026). The Ministry's wording: “En quelle année le traité de Maastricht, qui marque la fondation de l'Union européenne, a-t-il été signé ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Les étapes clés de la construction européenne” (French).
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