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The Treaty of Maastricht created the European Union and paved the way for the single currency.

Video. Maastricht Treaty at 30: Unanswered questions come back to the fore

Updated: 07/02/2022 - 20:40 GMT+1

The treaty that established the European Union also laid the ground for strict fiscal rules that are today the target of intense criticism.

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