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In which year is the Communauté Économique Européenne (CEE, the European Economic Community) created?
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Correct answer: In 1957. The CEE is created in 1957, with the Treaty of Rome. Its aim is to build a common market. In 1992 it becomes the European Union. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Recomposition de l’ordre mondial : la construction européenne” (in French).
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 1951En 1951That year the CECA is created, to share coal and steel.
- ✗ In 1992En 1992That year the Maastricht treaty creates the European Union.
- ✗ In 2002En 2002That year the euro becomes the money of several countries.
- ✓ In 1957En 1957Correct answer. The CEE is created in 1957, with the Treaty of Rome. Its aim is to build a common market. In 1992 it becomes the European Union.
What the source says
« en 1957, ils fondent la Communauté Économique Européenne (CEE) avec le traité de Rome, pour former un marché commun ; »
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 la Communauté Économique Européenne (CEE) est-elle créée ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the multi-year residence card (CSP). The Ministry's wording: “En quelle année a été créée la Communauté Économique Européenne (CEE) ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Recomposition de l’ordre mondial : la construction européenne” (French).
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