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100
What are the 3 main EU institutions, also called "the iron triangle"?
Commission, Parliament, the Council of the EU
100
Which policy area receives the largest share of the EU´s budget?
CAP
100
How many countries currently belong to the EU (member states)?
27
100
For how long does the EU´s budgetary period last?
7 years
100
Which EU country has the largest population?
Germany
200
What is the main role of the Commission?
the executive branch that proposes legislation, "Guardian of the Treaties"
200
What are the Europe 20-20-20 goals?
to reduce GHG emissions, energy efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions, etc.
200
Who is the President of the Commission?
Jose Manuel Barrosso
200
Which country enters the EU on 1 July 2012?
Croatia
200
What is the date of Europe Day?
9 May (original date: May 9, 1950)
300
Which country currently controls the Council of the EU?
Denmark
300
What is a dominant position and under which policy area does this term apply?
monopoly; competition policy
300
Who were Jean Monet, Konrad Adenauer, Winston Churchill, Robert Schuman and Alcide De Gasperi (in relation to the EU)?
founding fathers
300
How many official languages does the EU have?
23
300
Who won the 2011 Eurovision song contest? :)
Azerbaijan
400
Which EU institution has members that are directly elected by the EU citizens?
Parliament
400
Name 3 countries included in the EU´s neighborhood policy?
Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, Azerbaijan, etc.
400
Which two people are referenced in the term "Merkozy"? :)
Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy
400
What are the 4 freedoms of the Single Market?
free movement of: goods, services, people, capital
400
Who won the 2008 European Football Championship (eurocup)? :)
Spain
500
What does COREPER stand for?
Committee of Permanent Representatives (the Council of the EU)
500
What is the main purpose of the EU's cohesion policy?
to reduce disparities between the regions
500
Who is Catherine Ashton?
High Representative for Foreign and Security Affairs and the Vice President of the Commission
500
What are the 6 founding countries of the EU (then named the European Community)?
Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg
500
Which countries are the 3 of us from?
Germany, Spain, United States
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