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= European Union Research  = =  =

Why was the European Union created?
·  To ensure peace and prosperity after world war 2 ·  To unite Germany and France again. ·  To have universal trade. ·  To have a common currency. ·  To decrease the probability of war. ·  To establish allies and friends among countries. ·  To eradicate issues in other countries. ·  To help the joined peoples prosper.

Give a thorough history of the EU.
·  Some European leaders met up in the 1940’s to find a new way of peace. ·  1950 Robert Schuman thought of the idea of a united area of countries. ·  1951 First EU Members were established they are Belgium, France, West Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. ·  1957 treaties of Rome were made creating Eurotom and EEC. ·  Also in 1957 trade barriers were eradicated within the six countries. ·  1967 European Community was created ·  1979 first election commenced. ·  1973 three countries were added Ireland U.K. and Denmark. ·  1973-2008 new countries were added.

What is the purpose of the EU?
·  The purpose of the EU was to eradicate trade barriers. ·  To stop conflict between nations. ·  To ensure an everlasting peace between the Countries of Europe. ·  To prevent another world war. ·  To keep joined countries allies and together ·  To increase prosperity of joined countries. ·  To prevent Germany from rising again ·  To create a peaceful enivroment.

How does the EU benefit Europeans?
·  No taxes or prices put on imports. ·  No war ·  NO fear of invasion ·  Strong military. ·  No currency changes or exchanges. ·  Good economy ·  Any religion or ethnic beliefs accepted. ·  Helps joined people prosper. Sources "Why the European Union?" __Europa__. 26 Jan. 2009 .   "European Union." __Actrav__. 27 Jan. 2009 .  "European Union." __Cia world factbook__. 26 Jan. 2009 .

Is Turkey a member of the EU ?
No, Turkey is not currently a member of the EU. Turkey however is being evaluated and has been volunteering to become a part of the EU for a long time.

Why isn’t Turkey a member of the EU?
Turkey is not a member of the EU because it needs to fulfill “certain needs”. One of these many needs include leaving Cyprus, {Turkey has troops in Cyprus to help the Turkish part of the population} and opening its ports and trade centers to the country as well. Turkey must also heal the rifts it placed between the two peoples the Greeks and the Turks with it’s own country to be accepted into the EU. Turkey is also not a member yet because of it’s huge and still growing population of about 70 million. This much of a population increase could shift the balance of power in the EU. Another big obstacle between Turkey joining the EU is the fact that it only is halfway in Europe’s boundaries, in fact Turkey is like a connecting country between Europe and Asia. With these things to consider the EU hasn’t yet entered Turkey into it’s community. Quick Facts About why Turkey has Not Joined the EU Yet ·  Turkey is not allowing Cyprus another EU country inside its borders ·  Turkey is also a warring country ·  Turkey has to meet certain “needs” to become a member within a time limit ·  Turkey is technically outside of Europe’s boundaries ·  Turkey has invaded another country before ·  Turkey’s huge population and somewhat poor economy would be a downfall for the EU   ·   Turkey is not yet admitted to the European Union because it would cost a lot of money

What are the pros and cons of Turkey joining the EU?
Pros ·  If Turkey joins the EU it’s economy will stabilize ·  Turkey’s democracy will also become somewhat final ·  Turkey will become the second most powerful military in the EU   ·   Turkey would have an improved trade ·  Turkey would become a valued member of the EU because it would fill up the needed labor force. Cons ·  A con of Turkey joining would be having to change their currency ·  Another con of turkey joining the UK is that Turkey would have to deal with changes for the EU’s needs and that would suck up their resources more. ·  Could create a bigger rift between Cyprus and Turkey and would separate the countries further.

How does the EU benefit Turkey?
The EU benefits Turkey by being a good trader with it. The EU also increases emigration helping the slums of Turkey become less crowded. The EU also helps create peace in Europe negating the chance of war and un prosperous times allowing Turkey to prosper. In addition the EU provides jobs for the large population of Turkey downsizing the number of homeless and jobless citizens. Overall Turkey economy is being helped along by the EU. Sources "BBC BBC NEWS | Have Your Say | Should Turkey join the EU?" __BBC NEWS | News Front Page__. 2 Feb. 2009 . __ EuropEurope vacations, Map of Europe and European travel packages __. 03 Feb. 2009 . __ Map Map of Turkey - Physical, political and road maps of Turkey Atlas, Turkey Atlas __. 03 Feb. 2009 . "TurTurkey - European Union." __Country Studies__. 03 Feb. 2009 . "TurkTurkey." __Council on Foreign Relations__. 2 Feb. 2009 . Gale, Gale,Timothy, “Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life”, copy right 1998, Gale Research