the european union in a few slides
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The European Union: 500 million people – 28 countries
Founders
New ideas for lasting peace and prosperity…
Konrad Adenauer
Robert Schuman
Winston Churchill
Alcide De Gasperi
Jean Monnet
Altiero Spinelli
The EU symbols
The European flag12 stars
The European anthemThe hymn of joy
Europe Day 9 May The motto:
United in diversity
23 official languages
Enlargement: from six to 28 countries
The treaties – basis for democratic cooperation built on law
1952The European Steel and Coal Community
1958The treaties of Rome:
The European Economic CommunityThe European Atomic Energy Community
(EURATOM)
1987The European Single Act:
the Single Market
1993Treaty of European Union
– Maastricht1999
Treaty of Amsterdam 2003
Treaty of Nice
The Lisbon treaty - taking Europe into the 21st century
The Treaty will make the European Union:
More efficient Simpler processes, full-time president for the Council, etc.
More democratic Stronger role for the European Parliament and national parliaments, "Citizens Initiative", Charter of Fundamental Rights, etc.
More transparent Clarifies who does what, greater public access to documents and meetings, etc.
More united on High Representative for Foreign Policy, etc. the world stage
More secure New possibilities to fight climate change and terrorism, secure energy supplies, etc.
A transparent Union at your service
The website of the European Union europa.euOne and a half million documents available to the public
Europe Direct contact centreAnswers your questions: 00 800 6 7 8 9 10 11
Europe Direct relaysOver 400 EU Info Points across the EU
European Union DocumentsAccess to internal documentsupon request
The European OmbudsmanDeals with complaints over EU administration
How many people live in the EU?
Population in millions, 2015500 million total82
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Finl
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Italy
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Bul
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Lith
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Latv
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Slov
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Esto
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Bel
gium
Slov
enia
Cyp
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Mal
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The euro – a single currency for Europeans
EU countries using the euroEU countries not using the euro
Can be used everywhere in the euro area
Coins: one side with national symbols, one side common Notes: no national side
The single market: freedom of choice
Four freedoms of movement:
goods
services
people
capital
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The single market has led to:
significant reductions in the price of many products and services, including internet access and airfares.
40% drop in price of phone calls from 2000-2006
2.8 million new jobs
Free to move
“Schengen”:
No police or customs checks at borders between most EU countries
Controls strengthened at EU external borders
More cooperation between police from different EU countries
You can buy and bring back any goods for personal use when you travel between EU countries
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Going abroad to learn
Over 2 million young people have studied or pursued personal development in other European countries with support from EU programmes:
Comenius: school education Erasmus: higher education Leonardo da Vinci: vocational trainingGrundtvig: adult education Youth in Action: voluntary work and non-formal education
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Improving health and the environment
Pollution knows no borders – joint action needed
EU action has helped bring:
Cleaner bathing waterMuch less acid rain Lead-free petrol Free and safe disposal of old electronic equipmentStrict rules on food safety from farm to fork More organic and quality farming More effective health warnings on cigarettesRegistration and control of all chemicals (REACH)
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An area of freedom, security and justice
Charter of Fundamental Rights
Joint fight against terrorism
Police and law-enforcers from different countries cooperate
Coordinated asylum and immigration policies
Civil law cooperation
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Three key players
The European Parliament- voice of the people Martin Schulz, President of of the European Parliament
The council of Ministers- voice of the Member StatesDonald Tusk, President of the European Council
The European Commission- promoting the common interestJean Claude Junker , Presidentof the European Commission
European Parliament
The EU institutions
Court of Justice
Court of Auditors
Economic and Social Committee Committee of the Regions
Council of Ministers(Council of the EU) European Commission
European Investment Bank European Central BankAgencies
European Council (summit)
How EU laws are made
Citizens, interest groups, experts: discuss, consult
Commission: makes formal proposal
Parliament and Council of Ministers: decide jointly
Commission and Court of Justice: monitor implementation
National or local authorities: implement
The European political parties
Total : 753
Number of seats in the European Parliament per political group
Council of Ministers – voice of the member states
One minister from each EU countryPresidency: rotates every six monthsDecides EU laws and budget together with ParliamentManages the common foreign and security policy
THE ITALIAN CURRENT HIGH REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND SECURITY POLICY
AND VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Federica Mogherini
Federica Mogherini
Federica Mogherini
The Court of Justice – upholding the law
28 independent judges, one from each EU country
Rules on how to interpret EU lawEnsures EU countries apply EU laws in the same way
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