Treaty of Paris

1951

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The Treaty of Paris, ratified in 1951 and effective in 1952, established the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC). This treaty aimed to integrate the coal and steel industries of six Western European nations: France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The primary goal was to foster economic growth, ensure military security, and promote lasting reconciliation between France and Germany by creating a common market for these vital resources. The ECSC was managed by supranational institutions, including a High Authority, a Council of Ministers, a Common Assembly, and a Court of Justice. The treaty expired in 2002, leading to the dissolution of the ECSC.12

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