European Community

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Definition: European Community


European Community

Quick Summary of European Community


Economic and political alliance designed to foster trade and cooperation among its member countries. The European Community was created by the Maastricht Treaty in 1993, and is one of the three pillars of the European Union. Prior to 1993, this was known as the European Economic Community, which was formed after World War II.




Full Definition of European Community


The European Community is a confederation of European nations which serves to enhance their economic, political, and social ties. The idea of a European Community extends back hundreds of years; but the modern history of the European Community dates to the founding of the European Coal and Steel Community in 1952, which included France, Germany, and Italy. The predecessor organizations of the European Community continued to grow and expand, with the entry of Great Britain in 1973 and Spain in 1986. The ratification of the Maastricht Treaty in 1993 gave a new direction to the European Community because it provided for a central banking system and a common currency, the Euro. Through the years, the European Community has faced numerous crises and conflicts; the rejection of the European Constitution by France and the Netherlands in 2005 raised new questions about the viability of the European Community. Since the ratification of Maastricht, the European Community has been known as the European Union.


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ECU
European Currency Unit
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Definition Sources


Definitions for European Community are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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