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Everything you. need to know. about the EU. Overview. 1. What is the EU? 2. History of the EU 3. How the EU works 5. EU-U.S. Relations 6. Quiz 7. Study in Europe 8. Travel to Europe . What is. THE EU?. What is the EU?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Everything youneed to know
about the
EU
1. What is the EU?2. History of the EU3. How the EU works5. EU-U.S. Relations6. Quiz7. Study in Europe8. Travel to Europe
Overview
What is THE EU?
Unique political and economic partnership among 28 European democratic countries.
Values based: peace, democracy, rule of law, respect for human rights
What is the EU?
“United in
diversity”
Where in the world is the European Union?
The History OF THE EU
• In the aftermath of the WWII the European Union's founding fathers wanted to find ways to prevent future wars.
• On May 9, 1950, French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman announced a plan for controlling European coal & steel, vital resources for waging war. This was the first step toward achieving a united Europe.
• May 9—Europe Day—is celebrated each year as the birth of today's European Union.
The Beginning
While contributing to postwar economic recovery, this plan would also control the raw materials of war. The Schuman Declaration was regarded as the first step toward achieving a united Europe—an ideal that in the past had been pursued only by force.
May 9 Europe Day
First Steps
From 6 to 28 and growing…
EU by the numbers
28Over 500millioncombined population
1.7million
Member States
Official languages
24
of global GDP
22%
of GLOBAL EXPORTS
& IMPORTS
20%Square miles total surface area<1/2 of U.S. surface area
How the EU WORKS
HOW THE EU WORKS
The European Commission- promoting the common interest
José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission
The European Council and the Council- voice of the Member StatesHerman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council
The European Parliament- voice of the people
Martin Schulz, President of of the European Parliament
3 Key Players
EU-U.S. Relations
EU – U.S. Relations
Trade & Investment
Foreign Affairs
Security & Defense
Energy & Environment
Growth & Jobs
Key Areas of Cooperation
Are you a nEUrd?
You will be tested…
1.How many official EU languages are there?
A. 24 B. 28
C. 7 D. 10?
Image CreditsSpeaking My Language Infographic:
http://www.imgspark.com/image/view/4f86ec0d1f9221b704000875
Official languages
24
56%of EU citizens can
engage in a conversation in a language other than
their mother tongue
2. How many EU countries use the Euro?
A. 28 B. 14
C. 8 D. 18?
The Euro is the common currency used by 18/28 EU Member States and benefits:
The Euro is the 2nd most important international currency after the US dollar.
3. What percentage of the world’s official development assistance comes from the
EU? A. 60 B. 90
C. 40 D. 10?
EU & Member States provide 60% of the official development assistance in the world
4. Where does Europe’s name come from?
A. A Princess from Greek Mythology
B. A Mountain in Central Europe
C. An Animal D. A Roman Emperor
?
A Phoenician princess, Europa of Greek mythology, is said to have been the origin
for the continent's name.
5. In which year did the EU win the
Nobel Peace Prize?
A. 1980 B. 1994
C. 2000 D. 2012?
The Nobel Peace Prize 2012 was awarded to the European Union (EU) for 60 years of
advancing peace, reconciliation, democracy and human rights in
Europe".
5. What do the 12 stars in a circle on the EU’s flag symbolize?
A. The number of Member States
B. The number of months in a calendar
year
C. The number of monarchies in Europe
D. The ideals of perfection,
completeness and unity
?
The twelve stars in a circle symbolize
the ideals of perfection,
completeness, and unity. The number of stars does not
represent the number of members.
BONUS Question: Which country
became the EU’s 28th Member State in 2013?
Croatia joined the European Union July 1, 2013.
Study In
Europe
10 reasons why you should study in Europe
1. So many options: 4,000 higher institutions to choose from
2. World-famous high-quality education
3. Affordable Prices4. Research Opportunities5. Tradition + Innovation6. A jumpstart for your career7. Classmates from all over
the world8. Learn a new language 9. Great Location: Easy to
travel…10.And so much to explore!
Opportunities
3 30
Years
The world’s most successful student exchange program in higher education
million Students
Travel to THE EU
Traveling to the EU is easy!
Up to 90 days in the EU without a visa, you only need a
valid U.S. passport!
Border-free travel in the
Schengen area!
So many destinations, so close to each other!
EUROPEAN CAPITALS OF CULTURE
European cities selected as European Capitals of Culture have one year to strut their cultural stuff.
This year’s winners—Riga in Latvia and Umeå in Sweden—are in the
spotlight!