Preferred Term:
European Union
Definition:
An economic association of European countries founded by the Treaty of Rome in 1957 as a common market for six nations. It was known as the European Community through 1993. Its goals are a single market for goods and services without any economic barriers and a common currency with one monetary authority.
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Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- EEC (European Union)
- European Economic Community (EEC)
- EU (European Union)
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/28160
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