Abstract
The Treaty of the European Union, that was signed in Maastricht in February 1992 and entered into force in November 1993, states that "This Treaty marks a new stage in the process of creating an ever closer union among the peoples of Europe?. The Treaty of Maastricht represents an attempt to reconcile the economic union with the political union, with the final objective of strengthening the European Integration. In my presentation, I will try to show how this treaty represents a unique turning point in the European integration process in many ways.
