The Treaty of the European Union, Maastricht Treaty, 7th February, 1992

** "The Treaty of the European Union, Maastricht Treaty, 7th February, 1992" by the European Union, is a pivotal document outlining the creation of a unified Europe near the end of the 20th century. It explains how European countries can work together in areas like the economy, government, and society, while focusing on important ideas like democracy, basic human rights, and responsible growth. It starts by discussing the historical reasons for bringing European nations together, especially after the end of the political differences, and lays out the promises of the countries signing the treaty to form a closer community by working to keep the economy steady, improve society, and create a shared plan for dealing with other countries. Furthermore, the document details the reasons for forming the Union, listing goals like allowing people to move freely between countries and creating a shared citizenship for people from member countries, showing its dedication to building cooperation all over Europe. **