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The European Union

The European Union. Martina Kopecká Václav Rejna C4A. Basic facts. 2 8 democratic member states of Europe Around 500 million people live in the EU. Stability, peace and economic prosperity and raise standards of living. Law and democracy. Brussel , Belgium. History.

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The European Union

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  1. The European Union Martina Kopecká Václav Rejna C4A

  2. Basic facts • 28 democratic member states of Europe • Around 500 million people live in the EU. • Stability, peace and economic prosperity and raise standards of living. • Law and democracy. • Brussel, Belgium.

  3. History • Established after WWII to prevent another war among them. • France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxemburg and Italy agreed to co-operate in 1951 • The European Union was established in 1992 by the Treaty on European Union (the Maastricht Treaty). • Czech Republic become a member of the EU in 2004.

  4. Institutions • European Parliament • Council of the European Union • European Commission • European Court of Justice • European Central Bank

  5. The EuropeanParliament • 785 members • Basic role is to legislate and control. • Seat of the European Parliament is in Strasbourg and Brussels.

  6. The Council of the EU • 28 members • The representatives of EU Member States meet to legislate, co-ordinate the policies and make political decisions.

  7. The EuropeanCommission • 28 members • Driving force and executive body • The European Commission makes legislate proposals and manages the EU´s money.

  8. The EuropeanCourt of Justice • 28 judges • The European Court of Justice make sure that EU law is applied and interpreted in the same way in all Member states.

  9. The EuropeanCentral Bank • Administersthemonetary police. • Stability of euro zone.

  10. Flag • Twelvestars in a circle symbolise the ideals of unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe.

  11. Anthem • EuropeanUnion anthem is the final part of the Ode to JoyfromBeethoven´sNinthSymphony

  12. EuropeDay • Europe day is celebrated on 9th May • 9thMay 1950 - ,,Schuman Declaration” • proposed creating a new organisation of European states.

  13. Euro • Euro is the name of the European money • from 1 January 2002 – 18 states • Euro makes it easier to travel and do business, and to compare prices.

  14. Sources • Maturitní příprava Mgr. Zelená • Obrázky – google.com

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