A knowledge question from the official lists (theme: History, geography and culture), with its answer explained in English.
On exam day, in French
En quelle année l'Union européenne a-t-elle été fondée?
AEn 1973In 1973
BEn 1992In 1992Correct answer
CEn 2002In 2002
DEn 2007In 2007
Explanation
The European Union was created in 1992 by the Maastricht Treaty. This treaty turned the European Economic Community (CEE) into the European Union and created European citizenship.
Why the other answers are wrong
A. In 1973 — In 1973, Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom joined the European Economic Community (CEE). The European Union was created later, in 1992.
C. In 2002 — In 2002, the euro became the official currency of several member countries. The European Union was created earlier, in 1992.
D. In 2007 — In 2007, the Treaty of Lisbon adapted the rules of the earlier treaties. The European Union was created in 1992.
« En 1992, le traité de Maastricht crée l’Union européenne (UE). »
« En 2007, le traité de Lisbonne adapte les règles des anciens traités pour permettre une meilleure coordination des pays membres, modifie les institutions et assouplit la prise de décision. »
« en 1992, le traité de Maastricht transforme la CEE en Union Européenne (UE) : la citoyenneté européenne est créée et une monnaie unique est prévue ; »
« en 2002, l’euro devient la monnaie officielle de plusieurs pays membres. »
« En 1973, 3 nouveaux pays entrent dans la CEE : Danemark, Irlande et Royaume-Uni. »
Independent course, not affiliated with the French Ministry of the Interior.The exam itself is only in French. The English explanations are AI translations, checked by an independent chain (translation, review, blind check against the French sources); no human translator has reviewed them yet.