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Which treaty creates the EEC, to build a common market in Europe?
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Correct answer: The Treaty of Rome. The Treaty of Rome creates the EEC in 1957. Its aim is a common market. Each treaty adds new areas to European construction. 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
- ✓ The Treaty of RomeLe traité de RomeCorrect answer. The Treaty of Rome creates the EEC in 1957. Its aim is a common market. Each treaty adds new areas to European construction.
- ✗ The Maastricht TreatyLe traité de MaastrichtThe Maastricht Treaty creates the European Union.
- ✗ The Treaty of LisbonLe traité de LisbonneThe Treaty of Lisbon adapts the rules of the older treaties.
- ✗ The Treaty of ParisLe traité de ParisThe Treaty of Paris creates the ECSC, for coal and steel.
What the source says
« En 1957, le traité de Rome crée la CEE (communauté économique européenne), dont l’objectif est de créer 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: « Quel traité crée la CEE, pour construire un marché commun en Europe ? ». 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: “Quel traité concerne la construction de l'Union européenne ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Les étapes clés de la construction européenne” (French).
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