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Quelle est la première étape de la construction européenne en 1951 ?What was the first step in building Europe, in 1951?

Answer

La création de la Communauté européenne du charbon et de l'acier (CECA)The creation of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)

Explanation

In 1951, six countries, including France, created the ECSC to pool coal and steel. It was the first step in building Europe.

Source: Traité de Paris du 18 avril 1951Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. La création de l'euroThe creation of the euro
  2. L'élection du premier Parlement européen au suffrage directThe first direct election of the European Parliament
  3. La création de la Communauté européenne du charbon et de l'acier (CECA)The creation of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)
  4. La signature du traité de MaastrichtThe signing of the Maastricht Treaty

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