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European Union
An organization of economic and political union of some of the countries of Europe.
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Why was the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the European Union (EU) in 2012?
The formation of the European Union helped countries in Europe to get on better with each other, reducing the risk of wars, like World War I and World War II, which had happened in Europe. The Nobel Peace Prize 2012 was awarded to European Union and it was said that it was "for over six decades contributed to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe".
Do EU citizens need a visa to Turkey?
No
Umm, yes we do. A visa is attained at the airport (port, border) in Turkey for the sum of £10, $20 or €15 (only cash is accepted). You can not step on Turkish soil without this visa. It is valid for multiple entry for 90 days and does not allow you to work.
What 9 countries joined the European Union between 1973 and 1995?
Three countries joined what was then known as the European Economic Community in that time period. They were Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom, and they all joined on the 1st of January 1973.
The 6 founder members of what was then called the European Economic Community were France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg. That was in 1957. There are now 27 members of what is now called the European Union.
Is the EU a federation or a confederation?
The EU, or European Union calls it self a 'Union'.
It is usually considered a supra-national Confederation.
The difference between a confederation and federation is that in the former the members have the right to leave at any time.
It is 'supra-national' because it exists above the level of the member states.
Why did European countries come together?
The unification of Europe from feudal to nation states and ultimately supranational governance came as a result attempting to end thousands of years of national and territorial conflicts that destroyed the continent. These conflicts specifically include World War I & II. The reasoning behind this was to build peace through open barriers, customs unions, military-political transparency, commitments to human rights and democracy. These reasons underlie the European Union as well as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Which countries are not in the EU in Europe?
The countries are :
Albania
Andorra
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia
Georgia
Iceland
Kosovo
Liechtenstein
Macedonia
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Norway
Russia
Serbia
San Marino
Switzerland
Turkey
Ukraine
Vatican City
Which were the first 10 countries to join the EU?
Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands and Luxembourg were the 6 founder members of the European Economic Community, now known as the European Union, in 1957. In 1973 Ireland, the United Kingdom and Denmark joined, bringing the total to 9. Greece became the 10th country in 1981. Portugal and Spain brought the total to 12 in 1986.
Which is the most northerly EU members?
The most northerly point in the European Union is in Finland.
No, the UK refuses to adopt or accept Euros.
The UK uses the pound sterling (pound) - £
Where is the headquarters of the European Union?
NATO's Headquarters is located in Brussels Blegium and it started to "Keep the Russian's out, the Americans in, and the German's Down in Lord Ismay's words (First Secretary Gerneral of NATO)
Which year did Britain join the EEC?
The UK joined the European Union on 1 November 1993 when the Treaty on European Union (otherwise known as the Treaty of Maastricht) came into force.
No country could have joined before November 1993 as the European Union did not exist till the Treaty on European Union came into force.
52 weeks + 1 day in a common year
52 weeks + 2 days in a leap year
This is the reason why a certain date (in most cases), will be one weekday later the following year, if a year was exactly 52 weeks (364 days) long, every date will land on the same weekday each year.
It gets countries working together for mutual benefit. This builds trust. This creates some unity.
What are the positives and negatives of the European Union?
Opinion is divided and there are many advantages and disadvantages commonly listed by different groups in different societies.
Some of the advantages include:
- The European Common Market. This ensures free trade within the European Union (EU). Some argue that free trade in the EU can be achieved through the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), but members of the EFTA must abide by all EU laws while they have absolutely no say in EU policymaking.
- Freedom of movement within the EU means that going on holiday (vacation) or on another form of trip (including school visits) is much easier. There (almost) is no fuss around the boundaries as there is no complex passport control. Many can pass from one country to another even without any passport control.
- Being part of a large supranational organisation means that a country has a greater influence with world affairs, as they both represent themselves and are represented by the EU
- 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.
- European citizenship.
- 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. This relates to EU citizenship.
Some disadvantages:
- The larger European Member States contribute (financially) more to the organization. On the other hand, they still exert more influence in decision-making and policymaking.
- The EU has taken away some powers, such as trade agreements and has led to a greater influx of immigrants in some countries.
- The Common Fisheries Policy has had arguably some negative effects on the fishing industry.
- The Euro has suffered from serious problems in recent years, as there was a lack of fiscal or banking union. However, the Euro is part of the Eurozone and not necessarily the European 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
From a non-European perspective, there are many disadvantages of the European Union.
By trading with them, indigenous peoples would be exposed to those who preached the European religion.
Is San Marino a member of the EU?
Yes, Italy was one of the founding members of what is now the EU, in 1957.
Italy was one of the 6 founders of the European Economic Community in 1957. It is now known as the European Union.
Which year was the renaming of the European Economic Community to EU?
The European Economic Community was renamed the European Union in 1993
Officially on the 1st of November 1993.
Who were the six nations that were the original members of the European Common Market?
The six nations that were the original members of the European Economic Community in 1957, which is now known as the European Union, were Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, West Germany, France, and Italy.
Is Greenland a member of the EU?
No. Greenland left the European Economic Community in 1985. This organization was later renamed the European Union in 1993. Greenland still has some connection with the EU since it is a Danish territory and Denmark remains a member of the EU.
Which European countries use the euro as their currency?
As of the 1st of January 2016 the euro is the official currency of 19 of the 28 countries in the European Union.
Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and Slovakia.
The currency is also used in five further countries with formal agreements and six other countries without such agreements.
Who is the president of the European Council?
Jerzy Buzek, from the Czech Republic, was elected President of the European Parliament on the 14th of July, 2009. His parliamentary term lasts a period of two and a half years which means he will hold the post as European Union Parliament till January 2012.
Currently (March 2012) it is Jerzy Buzek, who is from the Czech Republic.
Who chooses the European Parliament?
The peoples of the various nations of the European Union. Each country has it's constituencies for the European Parliament, but these vary in number according to the size of the nation and are very much larger than constituencies for national elections. The voting system is the same though, where MEPs are elected to office by popular mandate.
However, it's often the case that there is far less popular interest in the European Elections than there is in national elections.
