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Everything you

Everything you. need to know. about the EU. Overview. 1. What is the EU? 2. History of the EU 3. How the EU works 5. EU-U.S. Relations 6. Quiz 7. Study in Europe 8. Travel to Europe . What is. THE EU?. What is the EU?.

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  1. Everything you need to know about the EU

  2. Overview 1. What is the EU? 2. History of the EU 3. How the EU works 5. EU-U.S. Relations 6. Quiz 7. Study in Europe 8. Travel to Europe

  3. What is THE EU?

  4. What is the EU? Uniquepolitical and economic partnership among 28 European democratic countries. Values based: peace, democracy, rule of law, respect for human rights “United in diversity”

  5. Where in the world is the European Union?

  6. The History OF THE EU

  7. The Beginning • In the aftermath of the WWII the European Union's founding fathers wanted to find ways to prevent future wars. • On May 9, 1950, French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman announced a plan for controlling European coal & steel, vital resources for waging war. This was the first step toward achieving a united Europe. • May 9—Europe Day—is celebrated each year as the birth of today's European Union.

  8. May 9 Europe Day • While contributing to postwar economic recovery, this plan would also control the raw materials of war. The Schuman Declaration was regarded as the first step toward achieving a united Europe—an ideal that in the past had been pursued only by force.

  9. First Steps

  10. From 6 to 28and growing…

  11. EU by the numbers 24 Over 500million Official languages combined population 28 22% Member States of global GDP of GLOBAL EXPORTS & IMPORTS 20% 1.7million Square miles total surface area <1/2 of U.S. surface area

  12. How the EU WORKS

  13. HOW THE EU WORKS

  14. 3 Key Players The European Parliament- voice of the peopleMartin Schulz, President of of the European Parliament The European Council and the Council- voice of the Member StatesHerman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council The European Commission- promoting the common interestJosé Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission

  15. EU-U.S. Relations

  16. EU – U.S. Relations

  17. Key Areas of Cooperation • Trade & Investment • Foreign Affairs • Security & Defense • Energy & Environment • Growth & Jobs

  18. Are youa nEUrd? You will be tested…

  19. How many official EU • languages are there?

  20. 24 Official languages 56% of EU citizens can engage in a conversation in a language other than their mother tongue Image Credits Speaking My Language Infographic: http://www.imgspark.com/image/view/4f86ec0d1f9221b704000875

  21. 2. How many EU countries use the Euro?

  22. The Euro is the common currency used by 18/28 EU Member States and benefits: The Euro is the 2ndmost important international currency after the US dollar.

  23. 3. What percentage of the world’s official development assistance comes from the EU?

  24. EU & Member States provide 60% of the official development assistance in the world

  25. 4. Where does Europe’s name come from?

  26. A Phoenician princess, Europa of Greek mythology, is said to have been the origin for the continent's name.

  27. 5. In which year did the EU win the Nobel Peace Prize?

  28. The Nobel Peace Prize 2012 was awarded to theEuropean Union (EU)  for60years of advancingpeace,reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe".

  29. 5. What do the 12 stars in a circle on the EU’s flagsymbolize?

  30. The twelve stars in a circle symbolize the ideals of perfection, completeness, and unity. The number of stars does not represent the number of members.

  31. BONUS Question: Whichcountrybecame the EU’s28thMemberState in 2013?

  32. Croatia joined the European Union July 1, 2013.

  33. Study In Europe

  34. 10 reasons why you should study in Europe So many options: 4,000higher institutions to choose from World-famous high-quality education Affordable Prices Research Opportunities Tradition + Innovation A jumpstart for your career Classmates from all over the world Learn a new language Great Location: Easy to travel… And so much to explore!

  35. Opportunities The world’s most successful student exchange program in higher education 30 3 Years million Students

  36. Travel to THE EU

  37. Traveling to the EU is easy! Border-free travel in the Schengen area! Up to 90 days in the EU without a visa, you only need a valid U.S. passport! So manydestinations, so close to each other!

  38. EUROPEAN CAPITALS OF CULTURE European cities selected as European Capitals of Culture have one year to strut their cultural stuff. This year’s winners—Riga in Latvia and Umeåin Sweden—are in the spotlight!

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