Although the member states did not approve the text , it paved the way for the European Single Act and the Maastricht Treaty , which effectively established a European Union , albeit not a federal one .
Spinelli died in 1986 , but his federalist ideals live on . For many , Europe ’ s ever-growing unity is the best answer to the challenges of our time .
Federalism lessons : Rossi with some young federalists , 1950s | © 2021 · Fondazione Rossi-Salvemini
Lezioni di federalismo : Rossi con alcuni giovani federalisti , anni Cinquanta | © 2021 · Fondazione Rossi-Salvemini
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