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Treaties of Rome50th Anniversary of the Treaties of Rome
An important anniversary is being celebrated this year, the 50th anniversary of the treaties forming the European Economic Community (EEC) and the European Community of Atomic Energy (ECAE). On 25 March 1957, the representatives of the 6 founding countries of the European Union (Germany, Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands) signed in Rome these 2 historic treaties.Economic developmentIn fact, the treaty of the EEC, commonly called the "Treaty of Rome", has influenced to this day the economic development and, as a result, the politics of Europe. It solidified the process of European reconstruction started by the European Coal & Steel Community (ECSC). Created in 1951, this organization had promoted post-war political reconciliation and industrial growth, notably by the trade of coal and steel free of customs duties.The Treaty of Rome surpassed the objectives of the ECSC by firmly establishing a generalized common market. Two new postage stampsTwo new postage stamps have been created to honor this important date in the history of modern Europe by Luxembourg. One illustrates the signatures of the 6 founding countries of the treaty. The other postage stamp is more graphical, reproducing the names of the signatories.Postage stamps in detailIssue Luxembourg, 20 March 2007Stamp design: Repères Communication, Sandweiler Printing: High-resolution offset by Cartor security print, La Loupe France Dimensions: 30 x 40 mm, 10 stamps per sheet More information Postage Stamps 2007Stamps LuxembourgPostocollants 2007Luxembourg CaritasLuxembourg Automobile ClubLuxembourg Horticulture Federation |
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