Intro to the EU
When was the EU founded?
November 1st 1993
What is the EU motto?
United in Diversity
This country holds the presidency of the EU Council until 31.12.2025.
Denmark
How many members are in the European Parliament?
705 members
Name at least two unions preceding the EU.
European Communities - ECSC, EEC, Euratom,
How many official languages are there in the EU?
Name the three main ones.
24 (English, French, German)
The EU has this many member states
27
How many stars are on the EU flag?
12
Which institution is responsible for passing laws and approving budget proposals ?
The European Parliament
Which EU institution is known as the people's institution?
European Ombudsman
Who is the latest member to enter the Eurozone?
Croatia (1/2023).
446 million.
Why was the EU founded?
To enhance the political and economic conditions and to keep the peace among its members.
Ode to Joy by Ludwig van Beethoven.
How many commissioners are there in the European Commission?
27 (number of member states)
This individual is the president of the European Commission.
Ursula von der Leyen
When was the Lisbon Treaty ratified and entered into force?
In 2009.
What year marked the beginning of institutionalized modern European integration?
1948
Which countries are the founding fathers of the EU?
Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands
Explain what is meant by Human Dignity.
Each citizen must be respected regardless of gender, sexuality or race.
What are Law Making institutions of the EU
European Parliament, European Commission & Council of the EU
List two roles of the European Parliament.
Passing laws based on the proposal of the European Council.
Creating the EU budget.
Examining and finding ways to respond to the petitions.
Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece, and Spain.
During the economic crisis in 2009 (European debt crisis) these countries were the weakest economies in the eurozone.
Which countries joined the EU in 2004
The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Slovenia, Malta, Cyprus.
Explain what is meant by the term 'economic interdependence'.
Economic interdependence means that trade barriers within its members will be minimized to stimulate a symbiotic relationship which will strengthen economic cooperation and trade amongst countries.
List 2 values of the EU
Human Rights, Human dignity, Freedom of Movement , or Democracy
What is the role of the European central bank?
To stabilize the euro currency and to influence monetary policy to promote economic development and growth
What is the role if the ECA?
(European Court of Auditors)
To ensure that the EU's finances are managed efficiently for effective use.
Which countries and territories have left the EU?
The United Kingdom (2020) and Greenland (1985).
Name candidate countries of the European Union (7).
Turkey (since 1999), North Macedonia (2005), Montenegro (2010), Serbia (2012), Albania (2014), Moldova (2022), and Ukraine (2022).