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THE EUROPEAN UNION
VOCABULARY: European Coal and Steel Community European Economic Community European Union Europe Day Euro
History of the EU The EU was formed to unite countries
that had been torn apart by years of war.
Battleground of Europe First half of the 20th century Europe was
a major battleground.World War I (1914): 4 years and killed over
20 million people.World War II (1939): 6 years and killed
around 50 million people.
Creation of the EU: Robert Schuman
May 9, 1950In a famous speech brought forward ideas
of peace in Europe. 1952 the European Coal and Steel
Community was formed. Common market was created
1958 creation of European Economic CommunityRemoved trade barriers for all kinds of
goods. 1993-formation of the European Union.
12 common market countries.
Goals of the EU:
MAIN: Encourage peace and prosperity, or economic well being.
Works to create jobs, protect citizen’s rights, and preserve the environment.
Promotes freedom, security, and justice. MOTTO:
United in Diversity
Economics in the EU Before the EU was formed crossing
country lines to work or live was difficult. Rules about living and workingDifferent currenciesCharged taxes
Economic forces the UNITE the EU:
Creation of the common market:United the EUMore choices in productNo tariffs/taxes Freely cross country linesCommon currency (Euro)Trading force
○ Size of its market has made the EU an important force in the global economy.
Economic forces that DIVIDE the EU:
Do not always agree on issues or money.
Western Europeans are wealthier.Paid higher wages; higher cost of living.Factories moved to Eastern/Central Europe.Large amounts of money are spent on
Central/Eastern Europe.Resent immigrants.
Time for a Laugh
Political Cooperation in the EU:
Prior to EU:Many political division.Each nation was independentOwn policiesDidn’t have to work together
Encourages political cooperation:Common governmentWorks above the EU country’s governments
EU Government Unites Europe:
Brings members together.Work on issues they all share.Common approaches
Citizen of EuropeAddition to citizen of home country. Live and work anywhereVote in EU electionsRights of citizens
EU Government: Council of the European Union
Main decision making body.National leadersSets goals
European CommisionExecutive bodyCommissioners appointed by member
governemntsMakes sure EU decisions are carried out.
European ParliamentLargest EU body700 elected membersWatches over works of the EUApproves or blocks budgets
European CouncilComprised of all member country leaders and
the president of the EU. Resolve issues and set policies
Unites EuropeSpeaking with 1 voiceOutside Europe=strengthen role in the worldInside Europe=focus on issues
(transportation/environment)
EU Government Divides Europe
Individual country governments have to give up some power.Some countries still want to make their own
decisions.Have to carry out decisions about the EU.
Growing size of the EU European Citizenship
Maintaining a Cultural Identity:
Motto Cultural Symbols
FlagAnthem: “Ode to Joy” by BeethovenEurope Day on May 9
Cultural ProgramsSupporting youth eventsCapital cultureTraveling encouraged
Activity:Create a poster promoting why you and partner think the EU is a positive or a negative thing for Europe.
POSITIVE Arham, Safwan, Saad, Saraf, Arlina, Raisa Aritra, Alavi Alifya, Fiza Catherine, Ramisa
NEGATIVE Isabella, Arshiya Aiyyad, Jonathan Eunbi, Zahra Ruslan R., Tamjid Taher, Shaun Adib, John Sikkim, Ruslan Y.
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