Treaty of Paris (1951)

The Treaty of Paris of 1951, signed on April 18, 1951 between Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands established the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), which subsequently became part of the European Union. The treaty expired on July 23, 2002.

Preceded by: None

EU treaties

Followed by: Treaty of Rome (1958)

For other treaties signed in Paris, see the Treaty of Paris disambiguation page.