In 2007, the 50th anniversary of the “Treaties of Rome” was celebrated. What were the treaties about?
Einbürgerungstest, question 237 German original
2007 wurde das 50-jährige Jubiläum der "Römischen Verträge" gefeiert. Was war der Inhalt der Verträge?
- Beitritt Deutschlands zur NATO Germany’s accession to NATO
- Gründung der Europäischen Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft (EWG) the founding of the European Economic Community (EEC)
- Verpflichtung Deutschlands zu Reparationsleistungen Germany’s obligation to pay reparations
- Festlegung der Oder-Neiße-Linie als Ostgrenze fixing the Oder-Neisse line as the eastern border
Show the answer
Correct answer: Gründung der Europäischen Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft (EWG) the founding of the European Economic Community (EEC)
Why?
The Treaties of Rome were signed on 25 March 1957 and founded the European Economic Community (EEC). The six founding states were West Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Today’s EU grew out of this community.
Key term: Römische Verträge = Treaties of Rome