the EU itself states that it is different.1.The Community's initial aim was to bring about economic integration, including a common market and customs union .
2,Upon the entry into force of the Maastricht Treaty in 1993, the EEC was renamed the European Community to reflect that it covered a wider range than economic policy.
tHE EUROPEAN COMUNITY states that its pupose is to cover wider range than econmic policy, i suggest you contact them and ask.
i have more important things to do as a possible result of a no deal fuck up like changing my driving licence, i have not got time to waste on your pedantic shit