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The European Union was created to create a more stable, united Europe.

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Why would a country not want to become a member of the european union?

A country may not want to join the European Union because they seek neutrality, are doing fine on their own, or are displeased with the European Union (opposed of the idea or members or just displeased with the outcome [most important example is economic meltdown of the European Union]). EU has many laws that has to be adopted by the member countries. Member countries also may have to help other member countries in financial crisis. However, despite these reasons, almost all countries in Europe wish to join the European Union, either soon or in the near future.


What are the forces that unite and divide Europe under the European union?

Not all European countries are members of the European Union, only a little over half. The European Union is a supranatural organization, thus having its own political and economic body. However, the governments of its member states still obtain sovereignty in their nation and exhibit their own laws and regulations on top of the EU's. Nonmembers of the EU still have relations with the EU, except for Belarus. Belarus is constantly sanctioned by the EU for its poor human rights and dictatorship government. There are debates throughout the EU on issues and stances that the EU should take, just as there is in any form of government. Most of the dividing is on who should join the European Union. The most heated debate that has been ongoing for decades is the accession of Turkey into the European Union. The UK argues that Turkey is essential because they see Turkey as being able to help with the European Debt Crisis (as the EU needs all the help it can get), but France and Germany don't want Turkey in the EU because they do not see it as a full-European country in the first place, Turkey is a Muslim nation, and Turkey will eventually pass Germany in population and form the majority of the political body of the European Union. However, by being a supranatural organization, the European Union heavily unites Europe. All the members are economically and political tied to each other, so they truly cannot go to war with one another even if they wanted to (which was the initial intention of the formation of the European Union, known then as the European Coal and Steel Community). Members of the EU also help each other out with internal problems. For example, Germany has been bailing out many countries, most notable Greece. All the countries in the EU have a free-travel statement, meaning citizens of the countries in the EU can travel visa-free into any other EU country and live wherever they please in the EU. There is a free-trade agreement within the EU and even with some nonmember states. The European Union also has a universal currency, the Euro, which all members are required to adopt in a reasonable amount of time (with the exception of Denmark and the United Kingdom).


Which of the European Union's countries is keeping its own currency and why?

Denmark and the United Kingdom have opt-outs on changing to the Euro. This says that they have the right to keep their own currency if they want. The countries want this because they do not think the Euro is necessary for their country, they don't trust the currency, it'll be too much to handle to switch, etc. (many reasons). All other European Union members are expected to eventually switch to the Euro, as this is a rule by the EU.


Why does France don't want Turkey in European Union?

Turkey is not considered an European country by most Europeans - not only the French. 1/ European countries are mainly medium or small-sized. Their relationship between them is that of neighbours, of trade and exchange, sometimes of war, forging a common history. For French, Turkey is not part of that history. In addition Many European think there exists a common culture between European countries based on Christianity; Turkey is a Muslim country (and a very large one). 2/ Turkey is not located in Europe (except for a small tip), but in the Middle East, like Israel or Lebanon. 3/ Unlike European or Asian migrants, Turkish workers or families have integration difficulties and often do not marry locals or second-generation immigrants, but "import" a Turkish spouse. Hence the lack of local education for children, keeping them from blending into the mainstream society. 4/ the USA support an European membership for Turkey. European politicians are worried that this support is designed to reward an ally in the Middle East, and not for the sake of Europe.


Name three countries who are members of the European Union?

okay the germany, great britain, italy... and just in case you want more france, belgium, sweden, greece, ireland, lithuania,=high school girl==xx=

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Is it all right if the US join the European Union?

The European Union is an organisation for countries in Europe, so the US could not join. There are over 50 countries in Europe, 28 of which are members of the European Union. There is no reason why the US would even want to join the European Union. It would make no sense for them to do so.


Why is Monaco not part of the EU?

It is independent and like many countries in Europe, it does not want to join the European Union. It does have strong relations with the European Union and has many agreements with them around things like trade.


Did Eastern Europe want to join the European Union?

Yes, in fact, every country shows signs of joining the European Union in the future, with the exception of the obvious, Switzerland. Especially in the East, as you will find more countries from the East joining in the years to come. The European Union's goal is to spread east as well.


How are ethnic divisions in Ukraine affecting political ties?

ethnic Ukrainians in the west want to link the country to Western Europe to join the European union (EU) ethnic Russians in the east want closer ties to Russia


Is Belarus a member of the European Union?

It does not want to join. Just under half of the countries in Europe are not members of the organisation that is known as the European Union. A lot of them do not want to join. Belarus is one of those countries.


Will European Union become a US of Europe?

No. The countries that are members of the European Union are all independent countries with very differentcultures. They are far too different to become one nation. The European Union is an organisation enabling the different countries to co-operate in some areas of mutual interest and benefit but the countries are far too unique and diverse to become one nation and no country in the European Union would want that.


Why would a country not want to become a member of the european union?

A country may not want to join the European Union because they seek neutrality, are doing fine on their own, or are displeased with the European Union (opposed of the idea or members or just displeased with the outcome [most important example is economic meltdown of the European Union]). EU has many laws that has to be adopted by the member countries. Member countries also may have to help other member countries in financial crisis. However, despite these reasons, almost all countries in Europe wish to join the European Union, either soon or in the near future.


Why is the European monetary union a political controversy?

Not all countries in European Union want to be part of it. Some of the members have not joined it and use their own currencies. They do not want to give up their own currency. Only 16 of the 27 members of the European Union use the Euro.


Why do you think turkey want to be a member of the European union?

Cuz they want to rule it with rome


How does the bogeyman reflect Europe?

The bogeyman represents Europe because in this financially difficult time Europe is in the center. So no one doesn't really want to trade with any one with in it. That is why David Cameron (English PM) wants to pull out of the European union. Hope this helps.


Why do countries do not want to join the EU?

The European Union is currently in economic downturn. However, despite this, almost all European countries (with the exception of Switzerland) plan on joining the European Union in the future.


What are the two other Western European countries that have decieded not to join?

Norway and Switzerland do not want to join the European Union.