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Countries involved & Canada's involvment
How trade issues are resolved?
Benefits and Restrictions of Joining
Why was the EU created?
Bonus Round
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How many countries are involved in the European Union?
As of January 1st 2007 there are 27 countries that are a part of the European Union
100
What are the 3 primary groups that help resolve issues within the European Union and where are they located?
What is the European parliament, European council and European commission, headquarters are located in Brussels, Luxemburg and Strasbourg
100
What is the European Euro?
What is -benefit -One form of currency for 13 countries. Slovenia became the 13th and latest nation to join the single currency this year. Several more nations have yet to meet the necessary criteria.
100
What was the dream of the famous philosopher victor hugo?
What is His dream was to unite Europe. He imagined a peaceful “United States Of Europe” But his dream was shattered. However a new kind of hope emerged after World War 2, and people we determined to put an end to totalitarianism and international hatred and rivalry in Europe therefore they wanted peace. This was the main reason of the creation of the European Union.
100
What Role do Enviromental Factors Play in Canadas decision to be part of the EU?
The Canadian Government feels that a great amount of enviromental damage will be done if they decide to join the EU.
200
Name the founding members of the European Union
There are 6 founding members which are Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and Netherlands.
200
What is the European parliaments role in solving trade issues?
What is -parliament elected by citizens of the EU, 736 members -divided into parties based on their social beliefs, not countries, there are 7 parties -main role is to supervise EU actions and institutions for citizens and take part in legislation -play significant role in determining international trade laws
200
What is a civil society?
What is -restriction -This type of society, which is not run by government, is almost nonexistent in the EU. Examples of activities run by this society are charities, political groups, sports clubs, universities, and trades unions.
200
What happened between 1945-1950 that had a great impact on the European union?
What is A handful of courageous statesmen set about persuading their people to enter a new era. First they created a European Coal and Steel community. In countries which has once fought each other; the production of coal and steel would be pooled under a high authority, in a practical but rich symbolic way. The raw material of war was being turned into instruments of reconciliation and peace.
200
What is the Canadian governments opinon on the way descions are made in the European Union?
The Government of Canada does not approve of the way the European Union makes their descions.
300
What is the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement?
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement is an agreement between Canada and the European Union which is still being negotiated. This agreement can benefit Canada and the European Union across many goods and services sectors.
300
How does the European council help in solving trade issues?
What is -EU’s main decision making body -council meetings are held with 1 minister from each country, depending on the issue at hand -council and EUP share legislative power, major contributors to deciding trade barriers etc.
300
What is the world’s largest internal trading market?
What is -benefit -The EU has an approx. population of 500 million people, and has 19.2% of the world’s exports; making it the world’s largest trading market
300
Did the European Union, bring Europe together again?
What is Yes because essentially the European Union was created to form peace and break the barriers between the European countries. It encouraged German unification after the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989, when the Soviet Union crumbled in 1991. The former communist countries of central and eastern European realized that their economic and political success laid within the family of the democratic European nation
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Did the culture gap between the Canadian & European countries , have a impact on the decision of the Canadian government to not join the European Union?
Yes the European culture is alot different then the Candian culture which is why they decided that it would not be a good idea for Canada to join the EU. Europeans generall despise the North American lifestyle, which is why the goverment of Canada belived that it would not be a good idea for them to join the EU.
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Why is the European Union important to Canada?
European Union is important to Canada because it is Canada’s 2nd largest trading partner in goods and services.
400
What is the European commission’s position in resolving trade issues?
What is -the commission consists of 1 member from each country, appointed for a 5 year term -its job is to maintain the common interest of the EU and the EU economy as a whole and not a specific countries
400
What is a democracy?
What is -benefit -In the past, decisions made by the European Commission was not in response to any expressed or felt need of the citizens. Just a couple years back, they adapted a political system where the issues are addressed for public discussion.
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What role does safety and security play in the creation in the European Union?
What is -Another reason the EU was created was to ensure security and stability amongst all the nations in the EU. -Europe in 21st century still faces safety and security issues. The EU has to take effective action to ensure the safety and secure of its members. It must also protect its military and strategic interest by working with its allies, especially within the NATO .
500
How can a country join the European Union?
First they must pass the political aspect (government guarantee’s democracy, human rights, and rule of law). Second the country must have a market economy that can stand on its own. Finally the country must follow the objectives that the European Union deals with politics, the economy, and monetary issues.
500
How has the common commercial policy established in 1957 helped avoid trade issues?
What is -states that there is uniform conduct for customs and tariffs for all EU nations -supports the free trade with countries that are in the EU to support the community economy
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What are labour markets?
What is -restriction -It is usually called a constraint in Europe. For ex. In France there are laws which make it difficult to fire workers once they are hired. This discourages firms from expanding and investing, making them very inflexible.
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Did the EU successfully meet the challenges of globalization and preserve the diversity of the people in Europe?
What is Yes the last reason the EU was created was to allow the European countries to network with countries around the world. The EU countries account for an ever small percentage if the world’s population. Which is why they must continue to work together to ensure economic growth and be able to compete on the world stare with other major economies. No Individual EU country is strong enough to be alone in the world trade.