Citizenship law in European Union

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The evolution of EU citizenship is traced from the Maastricht Treaty to the Treaty of Amsterdam, highlighting the transition from limited guarantees for economically active individuals to broader rights. Initially, free movement was primarily for workers in specific industries, established by the 1951 Treaty of Paris and expanded by the 1957 Treaty of Rome. The European Court of Justice interpreted these provisions with a wider social and economic perspective, reflecting a significant shift in the understanding of citizenship within the EU framework.