Contemporary Europe 1991–today
The Soviet Union dissolves, the EU expands eastward and the euro is born.
Open the Contemporary Europe in the interactive map
Border maps in this era
Timeline
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Dissolution of the Soviet Union | Moscow |
| 1992 | Maastricht Treaty | Maastricht |
| 2002 | Euro notes and coins introduced | |
| 2004 | EU enlarges by ten states | Brussels |
| 2020 | Britain leaves the EU | London |
Battles and sites
- Maastricht · 1992