60th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome

WHAT WAS THE TREATY OF ROME?
The Treaty of Rome was signed on 25 March 1957 between six European coutries (Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Germany). After centuries of wars, those countries started to act together for more peace and prosperity.

This treaty was the basis of the European Economic Community, which was joined by as much as 27 countries and evolved into the European Union.

The Treaties of Rome established a common market where people, goods, services and capital can move freely and created the conditions for prosperity and stability for European citizens.

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