# Maastricht Treaty (1992)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/1992-maastricht-treaty
Location: Maastricht
Categories: main-event

In February 1992 the Maastricht Treaty created the European Union. Germany agreed to give up the Deutsche Mark for a common currency. The euro became cash in 2002.

## Why it matters
Germany committed itself to deeper European integration.

Ruler at the time: [Helmut Kohl](https://germany-history.com/rulers/helmut-kohl)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – Maastricht Treaty](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maastricht_Treaty)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica – Maastricht Treaty](https://www.britannica.com/event/Maastricht-Treaty)