+The European Economic Community (EEC) was a pivotal international organization established in 1957 by the [Treaty of Rome](/wiki/Treaty_of_Rome). It aimed to foster economic integration and create a [Common Market](/wiki/Common_Market) among its member states, laying the groundwork for greater European unity.
+## See also
+- [European Union](/wiki/European_Union)
+- [Economic Integration](/wiki/Economic_Integration)
+- [Customs Union](/wiki/Customs_Union)