Historical Events tagged with "schumandeclaration"

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Politics & Government

Schuman Declaration Initiates European Integration

May 9th, 1950 74 years ago

Robert Schuman presented a proposal to integrate European coal and steel production, proposing the establishment of a new organization to oversee these resources. This initiative aimed to foster cooperation among European nations, prevent future wars, and contribute to peace and economic stability in post-war Europe. The declaration, articulated by Schuman in Paris, marked a significant step toward the foundation of what would eventually become the European Union.

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