The beginnings of the European Union lay in a plan calling for the regional sharing of resources such as coal.

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The plan was called the European Coal and Steel Community, and was created in 1951. It aimed to provide a framework for the sharing of resources and production of coal and steel among European countries, to promote economic cooperation and prevent future conflicts. The success of this initial initiative laid the foundation for further integration and collaboration, leading eventually to the establishment of the European Union.

The Beginnings of the European Union Lay in a Plan