EU-Geography
What is the largest country by square kilometer in the EU?
France
What are corporate social responsibilities strategies?
Plans and actions that businesses develop to manage their impact on society and the environment
What did the Maastricht treaty establish?
The treaty established a European Union (EU), with EU citizenship granted to every citizen of a member state. The treaty also provided for the introduction of a central banking system and a common currency.
A political management strategy that is focused on external capabilities by for example redefining constituents norms.
Proactive strategy
How many countries are in the EU?
There are 28 countries
Which river flows through 4 EU capital cities? Name them
The Danube: Vienna, Bratislava, Belgrade and Budapest.
Define responsible lobbying
the actions of organisations as they seek to influence the frameworks within which firms engage in market-related activities
Which countries established the Steel and Coal Community?
The founding members of the Community were Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Germany
Name and explain the two approaches that determine the first step in the corporate political strategy formulation.
Transactional approach: Firms formulate political strategy in response to specific salient issues. Relational approach: Firms build relationships over time and across issues so that when issues arise they already have the contacts and resources in place.
How many people live in EU?
The EU consists of 450 million inhabitants.
9: Greece, France, Spain, Croatia, Albania, Monaco, Cyprus, Italy and Slovenia
A type of electoral system, firms are more likely to engage in corporate political donations due to the fragmented political power and influence
Proportional electoral system
The founding countries each received one organ of the EU. What were those and were are they now located? Name three
The European Commission located in Brussels, Belgium. The Europen Parliament located in Brussels and Strasbourg France. The Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg. The European Central Bank in Frankfurt, Germany.
The following tacts are part of one political strategy: advocacy advertising, public relations, press conferences and political education programms
Constituency-building strategy: Targets political decision makers indirectly through constituent support
How many people are employed by European institutions?
40.000 people
What is the biggest lake in the EU?
The Lake Balaton in Hungary.
What was the last country to join the EU and when did this occur?
Croatia in 2013
How many seats are there in the European Parliament?
720
What is the furthest part of the EU calculated from Brussels?
La Reunion a french overseas territory located off the coast of Africa close to Madagascar.
What country has left the EU besides Great Britain?
Greenland left the EU in 1985
How big is the European household budget for 2024 in Euros?
189,4 billion euros