Parts of the EU
What are the three main parts/institutions of the European Union?
The Council of the European Union, the European Commission, The European Parliament
How many countries are in the EU?
28
When did the European Economic Community become the European Union?
1993
What state is Jonah from?
What is the main duty of the European Commission?
To propose new laws.
The European Economic Community was founded by how many countries?
6
In what city is the European Commission based?
Brussels.
How old is Jonah?
23
What is the main duty of the European Parliament?
To vote on/establish laws.
When was the European Economic Community formed?
1958
How often are members of the European Parliament elected?
Every 5 years.
What are some of Jonah's hobbies?
Playing sports, reading, cooking, traveling...
How many members of the European Parliament are there?
751, or 705 after Britain left the EU.
What was the purpose of the European Economic Community?
To increase economic cooperation so that it would be harder to countries to be drawn into conflict with one another.
How many countries are in the Eurozone?
19
What kind of pets does Jonah have at home?
Dogs, cats, fish, even a bird :(
What does the European Council of Justice do?
Ensures that the law is interpreted and instituted in the same way across all EU nations.
Which countries founded the European Economic Community?
Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands
What is the Eurozone?
The collection of countries that have adopted the euro as their national currency.