BACKGROUND The European Union (EU) was founded as the European Economic Community (EEC) by the Treaty of Rome in 1957 to promote economic and political integration in Europe. The beginning of the EEC followed the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community‚ created after World War II as a means of promoting integration among former enemies. The EEC has expanded from its original six members (Belgium‚ France‚ Germany‚ Italy‚ Luxembourg‚ and Netherlands) to include United Kingdom‚ Ireland
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state European construct DEF.->EU family of liberal-democratic countries‚ acting collectively through an institutionalized system of decision-making. > Joining members agree to EU treaties‚ legislation‚ norms‚ shared values(democracy/human rights etc.) > 28 member states‚ + 500 million people > Hybrid international organization+ state - EU institutions= > The commission‚ Parliament‚ Council‚ Courts‚ European Council(defines general political direction+priorities/own president)‚ European Central
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I. General Information 1. What are the goals of the European Union (EU) and what is its total membership? Briefly discuss one of the financial issues under discussion. Answer: * The primary function of the European Union was to unify nations which were crippled from World War II. The E.U. also aims to bring together countries who are financially interdependent on each other. * The European Union is currently made up of 27 member nations. * Aim to reduce roughly
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After reading John Pinder’s book‚ “The European Union‚ A Very Short Introduction‚” it provides a brief and concise summary of the history of the European Union. It covers events dealing with politics‚ the environment‚ agriculture‚ policies and the Euro‚ dating from its beginnings in 1940’s until 2000‚ when the book was published. Although Pinder appears to be pro EU‚ he does an exceptional job of overviewing the institutions and policies of the European Union that helps his audience of average citizens
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Impact of European Union policies on UK businesses Case scenario – if the UK is pulling out from the EU club Legislation - A vast majority of UK law is derived from the EU‚ estimated at 80% of law currently in force in the UK. As such‚ withdrawal from the EU will have a huge effect on legislation applied in the UK. - The Treaties (the TEU and the TFEU) would cease to apply‚ including as part of those‚ the fundamental freedoms (free movement of goods‚ services‚ capital and persons/workers)
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Structure of the European Union European Union policies are divided into three main areas‚ called pillars. I. the European Community-at the heart of the EC is the single market with its four basic freedom ( free movement of goods‚ free movement of workers‚ freedom to provide services and free movement of capital and payment) and its rules on competition. Policy areas for which the Community is responsible is: international trade‚ development assistance‚ monetary policy‚ agriculture‚ environment
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1)Hi! My topic today is European union funds and I would like to tell you something more about this topic. 2)There is a structure of my presentation and lets start by vocabulary. 3)There are the most important words from this presentation The Structural Fund = Strukturální fond The Cohesion Fund = Kohézní fond European Regional Development Fund = Evropský fond pro regionální rozvoj European Social Fund = Evropský sociální fond Regional competitiveness = Regionální konkurenceschopnost
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the European Integration Background – Intellectual context -‐ to understand the theories of European integration‚ it is important to consider the intellectual context from which the idea of European integration emerged Federalism – Altiero Spinelli -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ Spinelli: leader of the European Union
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European Union became a very successful organization helping countries recover after wars as well as boost their economy and standard of living. At first the goals of the European Union where to unite fighting neighbours‚ now it is about uniting all European countries to preserve their culture and become a one big “family”. Looking at the quality of life in Europe I believe that the European Organisation has successfully achieved more than the goals that they have set. Rich countries set examples
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Introduction of European Union The European Union (EU) is a family of democratic European countries working together to improve life for their citizens and to build a better world. In just half a century it has delivered peace and prosperity in Europe‚ a single currency and a frontier-free ’single market ’ where people‚ goods‚ services and capital can move around freely. It has become a major trading bloc‚ and a world leader in fields such as environmental protection and development aid. The European Union
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