Maastrichtsáttmálanum
The Maastricht Treaty, officially known as the Treaty on European Union, was signed on February 7, 1992, in Maastricht, Netherlands, by the twelve member states of the European Community. It came into effect on November 1, 1993. This landmark agreement transformed the European Community into the European Union, laying the groundwork for deeper political and economic integration.
A key achievement of the treaty was the establishment of the three-pillar structure of the European Union.
Furthermore, the Maastricht Treaty set out a clear timetable for the introduction of a single currency, the