Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) The European Union (EU)
Explanation:
· The Treaty of Maastricht (officially the Treaty on European Union) was signed in 1992 and came into force in 1993.
· It integrated the existing European communities into a single European Union and paved the way for the creation of the Euro currency.
Information Booster:
· The treaty established the "three pillars" of the EU: European Communities, Common Foreign and Security Policy, and Police and Judicial Cooperation.
· The EU headquarters is located in Brussels, Belgium.
Additional Knowledge:
· World Bank: Established in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference.
· WTO: Replaced GATT on January 1, 1995.
· ASEAN: Formed in 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand.