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==  == ==  == ==  == ==Czech  Republic == == == == ==  Is the Czech Republic a member of the European Union? Yes, the Czech Republic is a member of the European Union. The Country was accepted to join the EU in 2004. Joining the EU allowed the Czech Republic to trade freely amongst the other members. This was a plus because in the Czech Republic there are many resources, and the country is extremely famous for its homemade beer. In 2008, Austria ordered that the nuclear plant on the border of the Czech Republic had to be closed down. Even though this country has joined the EU, they still have not switched their currency over to the euro; instead they have the Czech Koruna. How and why did the Czech Republic join the EU?

 §  The Czech Republic joined the EU in 2004
== §   They joined at the same time as Slovakia and nine other countries  ==

 §  The process took less than 15 years
== §    They had to sign several documents, including the Treaty of Accession   == ==<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> §    They became a member so that they could export freely with out having to go through customs  == ==<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> §    Membership had been the key goal of the government in the Czech Republic  == ==<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> §   However, this country has not accepted the Euro as their currency  ==

<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: aqua; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> §  Free to live, work, and study anywhere in the EU
==<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: aqua; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> §   Being able to move freely through out the EU without going through customs ==

What are the cons of the Czech Republic joining the EU?
== <span style="font-size: 14pt; color: green; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> §  They did not accept the European currency, but plan to in 2009 or 2010 == ==<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: green; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> §  In order to join the EU the Czech Republic had to destroy several machines that made the other countries nervous ==

<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: green; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> §  Diseases might spread easily
==<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: green; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> §   The Czech Republic is not near the sea or a major river which makes exporting harder == ==<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: green; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> §   They have to learn other languages so that the other countries can communicate ==

<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: green; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> §  They have to adopt other customs and cultures
==<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: green; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> §   They have to change there living standards, but the good thing is that they are allowed to do it in baby steps ==

<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: teal; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> § To be able to trade freely amongst the EU
<span style="font-size: 16pt; color: teal; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"> §   **Better living conditions** <span style="font-size: 48pt; color: #d99594; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themetint: 153;">E <span style="font-size: 48pt; color: #943634; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themeshade: 191;">u <span style="font-size: 48pt; color: #76923c; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">r <span style="font-size: 48pt; color: #92cddc; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themetint: 153;">o <span style="font-size: 48pt; color: #e36c0a; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 191;">p <span style="font-size: 48pt; color: #5f497a; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themeshade: 191;">e <span style="font-size: 48pt; color: #4a442a; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 64;">a <span style="font-size: 48pt; color: #fabf8f; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themetint: 153;">n <span style="font-size: 48pt; color: #943634; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themeshade: 191;"> <span style="font-size: 48pt; color: #548dd4; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153;">U <span style="font-size: 48pt; color: #17365d; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 191;">n <span style="font-size: 48pt; color: #d99594; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themetint: 153;">i <span style="font-size: 48pt; color: #76923c; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">o n <span style="font-size: 48pt; color: #d99594; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themetint: 153;">

Why was the European Union created?

 * The European Union was created to make a safer environment for people and their countries.
 * It was also created so that all of the countries in Europe would be united even if they were seperated.
 * It was not only created for the countries but also for the people!
 * The people were also allowed to move freely in the European Union.
 * The People also wanted to achieve the political goal of peace!
 * for economic growth
 * for social development
 * to keep countries safe and secure

Give a thorough history of the EU.

 * May 9, 1950- the European Union was created
 * 1951- Paris and six other countries join and sign a treaties establishing the European coal and Steel Community
 * 1957- In Rome people signed a treaties that estabilshing the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community
 * 1960- establishment of European Free Trade Association
 * 1972- Denmark, Norway, Ireland, and the United Kingdom join
 * 1981- Greece joins
 * 1986- Spain and Portugal join
 * 1989- Berlin Wall falls
 * 1995- Austria,Finland, and Sweden join
 * 2004- Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia join
 * 2007- Bulgaria and Romania join

<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: fuchsia; line-height: 115%; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> What is the purpose of the EU? 5. http://www.epractice.eu/document/3309 6. __Worldmark encyclopedia of cultures and daily life__. Vol. 4. Detroit: Gall Research, 1998.
 * The European Union was made so that the countries that were members could communicate with each other even if they are separated
 * They can also support the single market
 * The European Union lets people live in a safer and cleaner environment
 * The EU also makes everone equal
 * Members also get a great education
 * Members provide funds for poorer countries
 * The EU provides peace and safety for all people
 * helps countries grow and improve
 * How does the EU benefit Europeans? **
 * The EU brings peace, prosperity, and freedom
 * the main currency is the euro
 * they have safer foods and a greener environment
 * the standards and phones and air lines are cheaper
 * the communication is better
 * health-care is better and climate is mild, the temperatures vary because of elvation
 * the poor even have good living costs less
 * everyone is equal and the people have more rights
 * Work Cited **
 * 1) "The EU at a glance - Europe in 12 lessons - Key dates in the history of European integration." __Europa - The European Union On-Line__. 28 Jan. 2009 http://europa.eu/abc/12lessons/key_dates/index_en.htm.
 * 2) "CIA - The World Factbook -- European Union." __Welcome to the CIA Web Site — Central Intelligence Agency__. 28 Jan. 2009 https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ee.html.
 * 3) http://www.czech.cz/en/czech-republic/politics/international-relations/czech-republic-in-the-european-union/the-history-of-the-czech-republics-accession-to-the-eu?i=1?i=1
 * 4) http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3237.htm