On the occasion of the 60 years anniversary of the signing of the Rome Treaties, the Audiovisual Service of the European Commission has made a compilation of archive video footage illustrating the major milestones in EU history since 1957. It contains highlights such as the signing of Treaties, accession of new member states, the fall of the Berlin wall, the Schengen agreement and the creation of the Single market, the introduction of the Euro and the EU winning the Nobel peace prize.
Take a 60 second look at major achievements and historic events of the European Union since the signature of the Treaties of Rome.
Over its 60 years of existence, the Treaty of Rome has evolved with the European Union. The history of the Union that has been formed under the guidance of this Treaty is of an unprecedented nature in Europe. We are looking back on over 70 years of peace, which our continent has never known before. The journey has not always been smooth. It is a story of individuals and their lives. It is a story of institutions and their leaders, of men and women working tirelessly to overcome differences. It is the story of common values, common goals, common standards and common policies developed together, leading to the emergence of a stronger union between Europeans. In a globalised world, today more than ever, united we can shape the world and secure our place in it.
