7. The Founding of the European Union and the Euro
With the Maastricht Treaty of 1992, the European Union was born, forging a new era of political and economic unity across Europe. This landmark agreement also laid the groundwork for the Euro, which would become the shared currency of millions. The EU and Euro have redefined borders, trade, and diplomacy—shaping everything from migration policy to global financial markets. Their influence endures in today’s debates over sovereignty, integration, and the balance between national and collective interests. [European Union]
