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 =The European Union = =http://www.autonomic-communication.org/wac/wac2004/EU_Flag.jpg =

Why was the European Union created?
Ø  Provides peace and stability for the people Ø  Helps meet globalizations challenges Ø  Preserves European peoples diversity Ø  Helps create a balanced economy  Ø  Helps with social development Ø  Creates respect for human rights Ø  Upholds European values Ø  Helps overcome continental divisions http://europa.eu/abc/12lessons/lesson_1/index_en.htm

Give a thorough history of the EU.
Ø  WW2 brings about many bloody wars between neighboring European countries Ø  In 1950 the European coal and steel community is created to unite countries economically and politically Ø  In 1957 the Treaty of Rome creates the European Economic Community Ø  1973 the EU gains 3 more members Ø  1979 European Parliament gains a greater influence over the EU   Ø   1981 Greece joins the EU   Ø   1987 Spain and Portugal join EU   Ø   2004 10 new countries join EU   http://europa.eu/abc/history/index_en.htm

What is the purpose of the EU?
Ø  To prevent wars between neighboring countries Ø  Encourage free trade Ø  Create free travel between countries Ø  Promotes cultural diversity Ø  Helps with the spreading of culture Ø  Helps create a stable economy Ø  To ensure human rights among the minorities Ø  To help strengthen democracy

How does the EU benefit Europeans?
Ø  It provides safety for it’s members Ø  It gives people religious freedom Ø  It gives human rights to the minorities Ø  It reduces inequality between citizens Ø  It helps it’s members retain economic stability Ø  They help businesses compete with other larger businesses Ø  It allows citizens to travel to other countries just by flashing an ID or Passport Ø  They support their members economic growth http://europa.eu/abc/12lessons/lesson_1/index_en.htm = Ukraine and the European Union = =http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/2269784/2/istockphoto_= = 2269784-ukraine-flag-icon.jpg = = =  Is Ukraine a member of the EU? Why or why not?  Ø   Ukraine is not a member of the EU    Ø    Ukraine aims to join the EU by 2015  Ø   EU has ruled out Ukraine’s attempts at EU membership  Ø   EU granted Ukraine market economy status in 2005  Ø   Ukraine and the EU are negotiating over a visa accord  Ø   EU remains divided about the idea of enlargement <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings;"> Ø   EU is reluctant to give Ukraine membership because of Russian and Ukrainian aggression and problems <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings;"> Ø   Ukraine is somewhat unenthusiastic about the same membership offers given to them being shared with other countries http://www.euractiv.com/en/enlargement/ukraine-aims-join-eu-2015/article-153123 http://www.rferl.org/content/Citing_Russian_Aggression_EU_Steps_Up_Neighborhood_Plans/1372874.html What are some pros and cons of Ukraine joining the EU? <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings;"> Ø   Joining the EU would bring big reforms <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings;"> Ø   It would bring financial aid <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings;"> Ø   It would bring in more confident foreign investors <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings;"> Ø   It allows free trade between Ukraine and other countries <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings;"> Ø   It would cause Russia who is not happy about Ukraine trying to join the EU, to restrict the supply of oil and natural gas going to EU countries <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings;"> Ø   Strict quotas on immigrants <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings;"> Ø   It would bring subsidies <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings;"> Ø   None of these changes would happen in the short term

Ukraine 's Quest for Mature Nation Statehood
By Ukraine's Quest Roundtable Steering Comm, Ukraine's Quest Roundtable Steering How does the EU benefit Ukraine? <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings;"> Ø   The large amounts of unemployed people in Ukraine could move freely to other countries to find work <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings;"> Ø   It would stimulate more economic growth in Ukraine <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings;"> Ø   It would allow Ukraine to make more money through unrestricted trade <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings;"> Ø    It would create more jobs inside Ukraine <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings;"> Ø   It would strengthen Ukraine’s European relations <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings;"> Ø   It would demonstrate a willingness for cultural diversity <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings;"> Ø   It would improve there position in the world economy <span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #99cc00; font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings;"> Ø   Ukraine could gain some powerful alliances through the EU     http://www.expressnews.ualberta.ca/article.cfm?id=5842 http://www.stratfor.com/global_market_brief_eus_economic_overture_toward_ukraine