European Union
The importance of the EU: A closer look at the key achievements
After World War II, most citizens had to face considerable disgrace, pain and poverty. Therefore, to ensure long-lasting peace and to strengthen the economics and politics in Europe, the European politicians decided to create the European Coal and Steel Community (ESCS), which evolved into what we now know as the European Union.
European flags are reflected at the entrance of the Berlaymont building of the EU Commission in Brussels Photo: AFP/Georges Gobet