Law-Making in the European Union: Procedures & Challenges

Abstract

The European Union was established by the Maastricht Treaty, which became effective on November 1, 1993. The pact aimed to promote European political and economic integration through the establishment of a single currency (the euro), a cohesive foreign and security policy, and standardised citizenship rights, while also fostering collaboration in immigration, asylum, and judicial matters. The European Union received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2012, acknowledging its endeavours to foster peace and democracy throughout Europe. The EU exemplifies a continuous endeavour to unify Europe post-World War II. Following the war, numerous Western European nations pursued enhanced economic, social, and political connections to foster economic growth, ensure military security, and facilitate enduring reconciliation between France and Germany. The EU fosters contacts and collaborations with non-EU nations on both bilateral and regional scales. As a worldwide entity, it contributes to various international issues and initiatives and actively participates in numerous international groups and forums. In the past 75 years, the European Union has been a united unit for the formulation of international poiy; therefore, it is necessary to understand the internal functioning of the same unit. Furthermore, it is also imperative to note that it is the EU that has caused ground-breaking changes in the autonomy of countries as well as their functioning.