Treaties of the European Union

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The twelve golden stars have been imprinted on the covers of all EU treaties since the flag was adopted.

The Treaties of the European Union are a set of international treaties between the Union's member states which sets out the constitutional basis of the European Union (EU). They establish the various EU institutions, their procedures and the EU's objectives. The EU can only act within the powers granted to it through these treaties.