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Opinion is divided and there are many advantages and disadvantages commonly listed by different groups.
Some of the advantages include:
- European Common Market - free trade within the European Union. Some argue that free trade in the EU can be achieved through the EFTA, but members of the EFTA must abide by all EU laws yet they have absolutely no say in EU policy.
- Freedom of movement within the EU means that going on holiday or on another form of trip (including school visits) is much easier
- Being part of a large supranational organisation means that Britain has a greater influence with world affairs, as they both represent themselves and are represented by the EU
- The EU has ensured long-lasting peace within Europe, a continent historically known for war
- The Working Time Directive means workers are protected from exploitation, in addition consumers are granted consumer rights not seen almost anywhere else in the world
- Greater cooperation on issues of national security, including drug trafficking and cyber-crime
- A European Health Insurance Card means that if you fall ill or get injured in another EU country, you can get the same level of medical care that a citizen of that country would get.
Some disadvantages:
- Britain puts more money into the EU than it gets back
- The EU has taken away some powers, such as trade agreements and has led to a greater influx of immigrants.
- The Common Fisheries Policy has has some negative affects on the fishing industry
- The Euro has suffered from serious problems in recent years, as there was a lack of fiscal or banking union.
- EU working time directive has led to higher costs to business and higher costs to consumers.
- The EHI Card also means EU nationals can use the National Health Service to cover their medical costs.
What else can I help you with?
What is our opinion of being in the European union?
Its a very good thing now with the recession!
How many british members are there in the European union?
The European Union has countries as members. Britain is part of the United Kingdom. England, Wales and Scotland are in Britain, but along with Northern Ireland they are treated as one member of the European Union.
Are french and Britain the same?
France and Britain are two separate countries but they are both members of the European Union.
What was so special about the partnerships of the European Union EU?
the special thing in the partnerships of the european union is that they are uniting in every ways.
What of Europe is England in?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Nothern Ireland (of which England is a part) is in the European Union (formerly the European Economis Community). Western Europe.England, Britain and the United Kingdom have always been in Europe and always will be. they are also part of the European Union.
Which year did Britain become part of the EU?
Britain, as part of the United Kingdom, joined what was then called the European Economic Community in 1973. It is now the European Union.
When did Albania join the European Union?
Albania is not a member of the organisation known as the European Union. It is a European country, being part of the continent of Europe.
What monetary system have the European Union countries adopted?
European Monetary Union, with the Euro being used as the currency for 17 of the 27 countries that are part of the European Union.
Why has Great Britain not fully participated in the EU?
The European Union allows for some flexibility in how countries participate. So some countries do not participate in certain aspects. Britain does not use the Euro, but 9 other European Union countries don't use it either. There are other countries that don't participate in some aspects of the European Union, so it is no different than any other European Union countries. So you could say that no country fully participates in the European Union.
What two european union member countries are helping Spain?
Spain is being helped by the European Union as a whole.
What has the author Brigid Laffan written?
Brigid Laffan has written: 'The intergovernmental conference and the challenge of governance in the European Union' -- subject(s): Economic integration, European Union 'The finances of the European Union' -- subject(s): European Union, Finance, Finance, Public, Public Finance 'Job-creation schemes in the Republic of Ireland' 'Ireland, Britain, Northern Ireland and the european dimension' -- subject(s): European Union, Politics and government 'The European Union and Its Member States (European Union)'
Remains last European holdout against Germany?
The Soviet union and Great Britain.
