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European Union Questions:

 Why was the European Union created?          ·                         The EU was formed to help improve relations of the governments of countries in Europe.          ·   This organization was also formed to strengthen commerce and trade between the countries of Europe.  ·  The European Union was created due to the Treaty of Maastricht. The treaty was signed in February 1992.  ·  The European Union was formed to try and unite Europe after World War II.  ·  The European Union was opened to help with security, safety, economic and social solidarities, and identify and diversity in a globalized world.  ·  This program has funding to help countries that are in trouble  ·  It was created to help with integration within countries.  ·     The EU was also opened to bring peace and between all the different countries of Europe.  ·                         The Coal and Steel Company was founded by six European countries. They are France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, the Republic of Germany, and Italy.  What is the purpose of the European Union?  How does the European Union benefit Europeans? <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   The European Union has a single market through standardized systems of laws, which means that Europeans are guaranteed the freedom of movement of people, goods, services, and capital. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  The EU has a common trade policy with agricultural and fisheries policies. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  The EU uses its funds to boost development in areas that are behind. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  The European Social Fund provides funding for job creations and vocational training. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  This program also has funding for economic strengthening. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  It also has funds towards environmental projects. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  The EU has programs to help countries that can grow and have more employment rates. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  The European Union tries to help the economies of Europe’s countries to stay balanced. Explain the history of the European Union. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  After World War II Europe wanted to be reunited. They wanted to put an end to international hatred and rivalry in Europe and create a peaceful and long-lasting system. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  On May 9, 1950 the idea of __The European Coal and Steel Community__ was proposed. <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  On March 25, 1957 the Treaty of Rome, which was to build a European Economic Community was put in place <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  In June of 1979 the first elections of the European Parliament began. <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  Between the years of 1981 to 1986 the countries of Greece, Spain, and Portugal decided to join this community. <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  In the1980s there was a worldwide economic recession, which led to the European Commission making a timetable for finishing the European single market. <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  Europe changed dramatically when the Berlin Wall in Berlin, Germany collapsed in 1989. This led to Germany becoming one country again. <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  The new Treaty on the European Union at Maastricht in December of 1991. This Treaty came into power on November 1, 1993. <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  Three new countries joined the European Union, which were Austria, Finland, and Sweden on January 1, 1995. <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  The euro’s transactions to become the official currency of Europe were made in 1999. <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  In March of 2000 the European Union decided to use the ‘Lisbon strategy’ to modernize the European economy. Resources: <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  http://europa.eu/abc/12/lessons/lesson_5/index_en.htm <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  [|www.blurit.com/q921745.html] <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  [|www.eu-oplyshingen.dk/euro.en/spsv/all/1/] <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  [|http://www.wikipedia.com] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"> Luxembourg
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"> The European Union acts in the economic, social, regulatory, and financial policy areas.
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">  The European Union funds most of these policies. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"> They have programs to help countries grow and improve.
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"> They want to provide peace and prosperity for the people of Europe.
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"> Also, the EU wants to overcome divisions of the continent of Europe and Asia.
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"> The European Union wants to make sure that their people live in safety.
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"> To preserve the diversity of the people of Europe.
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"> And keep the values that Europeans share.
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"> To promote economic and social progress and bring a high level of employment throughout the countries of Europe.
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"> To improve the protection of rights and interests of the nationals of the Member of States.
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"> Also, the European Union wishes to act as a Union, which is to act with freedom, security, and justices.

<span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"> Is your country a member of the EU? If it is not, why isn't it a member? If it is, how and when did it become a member? <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"> Luxembourg became a member of the EU in 1951. It was one of the first six members to join the European Union. It was a founding member. Luxembourg was part of the Coal and Steel Community, which was one of the causing reasons of the start of the European Union. It was also a member of the European Economic Community. Luxembourg paved the way for economy of the European Union in July of 1992. On the day of June 20th of the year 2005 the Luxembourg Presidency of the European Union came to a close at midnight. This is how Luxembourg contributed to the European Union.

What are the pros and cons of joining the EU for your country?

Pros -If you join the EU you most likely will have a greater economy. -It is easier to have economic and political unity. -It helps to promote international understanding. -In any country that joins, it might not have complete cooperation throughout the country, by joining the EU you could build up the cooperation throughout the country.

Cons -Power is not distributed equally among the EU. -The number of votes that each country receives is based on population or size of the nation. -The Elites have a overly large amount of power. -Checks to the officials of the European Union are few.

How does the EU benefit your country, whether they are a member or not? -The president of the EU recognized Luxembourg for there good Presidency. -The president also said that Luxembourg can now use the 'Lisbon Strategy', which benefits Luxembourg.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"> Resources
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">http://www.esska.org/upload/Pictures/Luxembourg.jpg <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">http://geography.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3182.htm <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">http://geography.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107734.html <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/lu.html <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">http://home.gwu.edu/~maddude1/proscons.html <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">http://cache.virtualtourist.com/2031836-Luxembourg-Luxembourg.jpg <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">http://www.eu2005.lu/en/index.html <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"> Safra, E. Jacob ed. The New Encyclopedia Britannica.Chicago:Micropaedia, 2005.