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European Union
An organization of economic and political union of some of the countries of Europe.
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Herman Van Rompay is the president
Actually it's just the president of European Union at the time see Herman Van Rompay might be in charge now but in six months it will change so don't just say he's in compleate charge because trust me he won't be in a couple months.
What was used to buy items before money?
Barter and trade, in fact this method is still practiced. For example if you were a good hunter and came to town with some extra pelts you could trade those to someone had a farm and was looking to trade some extra vegetables and fruits
What year did Denmark become part of the European Union?
Citizens voted in favor of Denmark joining the European Union which is why Denmark joined; it was written in law.
Who is the current president of the european union?
The European Union doesn't have any leader or presiding officer. Each of its institutions has a President or presidency, but none can currently be said to be President of the EU.
The current Presidents of the EU's political institutions are:
Title
Name
Country
President of the European Council
Herman Van Rompuy
Belgium
President of the European Commission
José Manuel Barroso
Portugal
President of the European Parliament
Jerzy Buzek
Poland
Presidency of the Council of the European Union
N/A
Hungary
Does anyone have the option of joining or not joining the union?
It depends on what region you are in.
Some States and Provinces follow the Rand Formula which essentially means: Since everyone receive all perks at working at a union worksite (higher wages, benefits, vacations) everyone must be a member of the union.
If you live in any of these states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia or Wyoming you do not have to be a union member to receive what the union negotiates.
What are the arguments for the European Union?
- European Common Market and freedom of movement within the EU makes it easier for people to visit other parts of Europe and for businesses to establish themselves in other European countries.
- The EU has ensured long-lasting peace within Europe, a continent historically known for war
- 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.
What are some countries with market economy?
There are not many Market Economy countries, but the United States is rumored to be one. :)
Is Turkey trying to be a part of the European union?
The question makes an incorrect assertion, namely, that Turkey is part of the European Union. As of yet, Turkey has not had its application for membership (submitted over twenty years ago - April 14, 1987) accepted by the European Union. There are five main reasons given for the European Union's failure to accept the bid.
1) Turkish Failure to Recognize the Armenian Genocide: Many states in the European Union have recognized the Armenian Genocide as a fundamental denial of human rights against the Armenians. The Turkish Government currently espouses the view that while there may have been some indiscretions, it does not rise to the level of genocide. However, this view runs contrary to nearly all established scholarship outside of Turkey. Additionally, Turkey compels many world governments to not to accept the term "genocide" using its critical location and foreign policy as weapons against taking this view.
2) Turkish Invasion and Occupation of North Cyprus: In 1974, the Turkish army launched an amphibious assault in Cyprus to protect Turkish Cypriots from an increasingly pro-Greek Cypriot majority. In 1974, the UN established a ceasefire line which has divided Cyprus into northern and southern halfs. To this day there has been no formal peace treaty. Turkey has also moved 200,000 Turkish citizens to the north of Cyprus in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention. (Considering that the population of Cyprus is only 1.1 million, this is a huge population transfer.) Being in a state of war against an EU member state, which Cyprus is, and occupying the de jure territory of another country are both violations of the terms of accession to the European Union
3) Turkish Repression of the Kurdish Minority:Kurds represent between 15-25% of the overall Turkish citizenry. They have a unique language, culture, and society from ethnic Turks. Many aspects of Kurdish culture are actively restricted. Their language was illegal for many decades as was the right to name their children with Kurdish names. Some Kurdish cities have been renamed in order to "Turk-ify" them. Some Kurds have risen in rebellion against the Turkish government, but far many more have attempted to have a peaceful discussion with the Turkish government. However, the Turkish government has assassinated numerous Kurdish politicians attempting to make peace and improve the situation. This maltreatment of a significant minority is appalling to European Union member states.
4) Turkey's Poor Human Rights Record: There are limits on the Freedoms of Speech and the Press in Turkey. The Justice System is relatively corrupt and the Prison System is badly maintained. Additionally, there are extra-national executions (where a person is sent to another country to be executed since capital punishment is illegal in Turkey) and relatively common applications of prisoner torture. There are military barracks near most Turkish cities in order to prevent protests and riots. Turkey is a liberal democracy in comparison to most Middle Eastern countries, but not in comparison to the much greater transparency and freedoms in most of the remaining European Union countries.
5) Turkey's Developing Economy: Turkey is a developing economy whereas most of the European Union has a developed economy. Since the European Union is first and foremost an economic union and then a superstate structure, having an economy that operates along different principles from most European economies makes accession more difficult.
There are two additional reasons cited by Turks and their sympathizers as to why their bid has not been accepted.
1) Economic Competition: Although Turkey is a developing country, it has a population larger than every current European Union member other than Germany. Turkey's economy is growing at a very high rate and Turkish infrastructure is completely evolving. Additionally, due to European Union internal migration laws, many Turks would likely migrate to other European countries without VISA issues. This would lead to competition for employment opportunities between citizens of other European Union countries and Turkish migrants. The fear of the growing Turkish economy and the migration of Turks to other countries makes many Europeans wary of Turkish accession.
2) Islam: There is currently no member in European Union which is a majority-Muslim country. Given Europe's frigid reception of Muslim immigrants, many Turks say that the primary reason that they have not been allowed to become a part of the European Union is that their religion and culture have been labelled as "different" and "non-European".
Why did the countries of Europe formed the European Union?
The idea of the European Union was established in France shortly after World War II. After going through two world wars with its neighbor and former enemy, France wanted to make another war with Germany impossible. To do so, the economies of France and Germany had to be heavily intertwined together. France formulated the European Coal and Steel Community in 1952 with Germany, but the countries of the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Italy also wanted in on this organization. The organization became supranatural in power, connecting the politics and economics of all its members together and having its own political and economic body. So although its initial aim was to make war between France and Germany impossible, its revised aim was to unite Europe and obtain peace throughout the continent.
What were the advantages to citizens of the EU member countries?
Free movement between member countries; rationalization of large part of law, and proceeding; for "Eurozone" members, a common currency; massive reduction in the possibility of war between member countries, and more.
When did European Union begin?
What was then called the European Economic Community was founded in 1957. It later became known as the European Community and then on the 1st of November 1993 it became known as the European Union.
Why did Great Britain join the European Community?
So multi national companies could expand their territory into the UK at the expense of UK business and the bank that issues the euro can get rich off the interest rates and own the people forced to use it. Another reason was so the profits from the sale of north sea oil could be "harmonized" with the rest of the EU. Membership fee of £41 million per day (and rising) would be charged and the money made un-accountable so fellow rulling elite can steal the money. First the politicians like Tony Blair had to be bribed this was done successfully. No vote could be given to the British public because it was known from research that they would say no to union. False proposals like a bill of rights were offered to the people but as of 2010 these still only exist on paper, after all this was not the original purpose of the EU.
The previous person to attempt European Union was a man called Adolph Hitler although many disagreed with his methods. In short the UK joined because of a cleverly orchestrated criminal conspiracy that is the EU.
Talking of criminals any criminal of an EU state such as a sex offender or a person wanted for murder can now go on the run by simply crossing the EUs open borders and enter the UK (as many have already done and continue to do).
Can the US join the european union?
Yes, the United States is able to join the European Union, as any country is technically eligible. All a country has to do is swear allegiance to Europe and follow all rules and regulations. Now, wether they will actually get accepted or not is a different story. However, chances are the US would be accepted. The country boasts a great economy and military power internally and globally. It would bring much stability to the EU and both the EU, US, and perhaps every nation in the EU would benefit. However, there is no reason for the US to join the EU and chances are it never will.
Why was the European Union started?
The European Union began in the 1950s with six countries and was initially only concerned with economics. At that time, it was not a political union; it was called the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC). Its purpose was to combine coal and steel industries so as to be more productive and efficient. The original six countries that belonged to it were France, West Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Italy.
Who founded the European Union?
Truly, the person responsible for the creation of the European Union was French Prime Minister Robert Schuman. Schuman initiated the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community. This organization then morphed into the European Economic Community, which then morphed into the European Union.
What do you have to do to be in the European union?
A citizen of the European Union is someone who is a full citizen of a EU member state. If you are a full citizen of an EU member state then you are automatically a citizen of the European Union.
This supernational citizenship effectively makes all citizens of the European Union equals. It entitles citizens of one EU country the same rights as a native citizen of any another EU country. Europeans are free to travel, live and work in any EU country, and they will be treated as if it where their home country. It also permits them to vote and stand for election in local elections in their host member state.
It also has relevance internationally, an EU citizen can for example make use of an embassy of any EU country while outside the European Union.
European Union citizens are people who have full citizenship of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
It should be noted however that in some cases holding a passport of an EU member state may not necessarily make you a full citizen of that country. An example of this are British Crown Dependencies such as the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. People from crown dependencies travel with British passports but are not actually full EU citizens. This is reflected in the passport by the addition of a statement specifically excluding them from EU citizenship.
Name the countries and the capital cities of the Member States of the European Union?
The countries that are members of the European Union, with their capitals in brackets are:
Italy (Rome)
Belgium (Brussels)
France (Paris)
Germany (Berlin)
Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Netherlands (Amsterdam)
United Kingdom (London)
Ireland (Dublin)
Denmark (Copenhagen)
Greece (Athens)
Spain (Madrid)
Portugal (Lisbon)
Finland (Helsinki)
Sweden (Stockholm)
Austria (Vienna)
Cyprus (Nicosia)
Czech Republic (Prague)
Estonia (Tallinn)
Hungary (Budapest)
Latvia (Riga)
Lithuania (Vilnius)
Malta (Valetta)
Poland (Warsaw)
Slovakia (Bratislava)
Slovenia (Ljubljana)
Bulgaria (Sofia)
Romania (Bucharest)
When did Portugal join the EU?
On January 1, 1986 Portugal joined the European Union [EU]. The EU was known then as the European Economic Community. Portugal is one of 27 member states
How do monetary policy control inflation?
Monetary policy can have an impact of inflation. The ideal state of the economy is a balance between inflation and unemployment at 4.3% which is only seen in a wartime economy.
How does the European union help the UK?
economy, easy migration b/w countries, and a single common currency...
In larger cities, such as Praha, Brno, Pilzn, and Ceski Budejovice, it is possible to use euros in tourist oreinted places. However, outside of the tourist center, it is usually impossible to use them. It is best to convert foreign currencies to Czech koruny, which is the accepted currency of the country.
Why did European nations form alliances?
One reason they formed alliances was for the purpose of defending each other if another country declared war on anyone in the alliance. Another reason more recently is for economic and trade purposes.
Why is northern Ireland not part of European union?
A lot of European countries are not in the European Union. Iceland is one of them, but it is now considering joining it.
How many states joined the country between 1901 and 1960?
Five states...
Oklahoma (11/16/1907)
New Mexico (1/6/1912)
Arizona (2/14/1912)
Alaska (1/3/1959)
Hawaii (9/21/1959)
