01 - 06 The Treaty of Maastricht (1992 / 1993)

Dive into the pivotal Treaty of Maastricht in this episode, where we explore its role in establishing the European Union in 1993. Understand the three-pillar structure it introduced, encompassing the European Community, Common Foreign and Security Policy, and Justice and Home Affairs. Learn about the significant shifts in sovereignty and decision-making that laid the groundwork for an ever-closer union among the people of Europe.