European Union• Why was the European Union created?•What is the purpose of the E.U.?•What is the relationship between the member nations of the European Union?

How did it all begin?

1957 European 1993 European 1951 European Economic UnionCoal and Steel CommunityCommunity_____/_________/________________/_________

Why did they create the European Coal and Steel Community?

• They wanted to secure peace and stability after World War II between the victorious and vanquished nations following the war

What happened with the European Economic Community that inspired the making of the European Union?

• The EEC called for a wider common market• The EEC got rid of customs duties between the

countries.• The result of this type of cooperation between

the member nations was working!

Why Was the European Union Created?

• The European Union was created to strengthen the economic, political, and defense ties of member nations.

How has the European Union accomplished their purpose?• introduction of the Euro• elimination of trade barriers which has made it easier to exchange goods among the member nations

What is the relationship between the member nations of the European Union?

• the members of the E.U. are a part of a partnership in which the member nations work together to achieve economic, enviromental,

political, and defense goals that would not be possible working alone.

• Examples: Citizens can freely move to another country(no border control). They can live and work in any other EU nation. They can even vote in local elections even if they aren’t citizens of the country.