feb 7, 1992 - Maastricht Treaty

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- created the European Union
- signed by the members of the EEC in an effort to further integrate
- entry into force complicated by the referenda of Denmark, Ireland and France on the issue
- narrowly passed in France
- narrowly defeated in Denmark
- had to rework legislation before it could be implemented
- created the 3-pillar system of the EU
- extended to areas of foreign policy, military, and judicial and criminal cooperation

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