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European Union May 9, 2011

European Union May 9, 2011. Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS. Ambassador João Vale de Almeida with President Barack Obama. History of the European Union.

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European Union May 9, 2011

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  1. European Union May 9, 2011 Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

  2. Ambassador João Vale de Almeida with President Barack Obama

  3. History of the European Union Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

  4. The Original Purpose of the EU To secure peace between former enemies By controlling the production of coal and steel How? Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

  5. Key Milestones 1951 Production of coal and steel put under control of a High Authority ECSC Creation of the EEC and establishment of the common market 1957 TreatyofRome 1985 Freedom of movement of goods, services, persons and capital InternalMarket Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

  6. Key Milestones 1986 First major revision of the Rome Treaty: Single Market and European Political Cooperation Single EuropeanAct 1989 Reunification of Germany and democratisation of Eastern Europe Fall of the Berlin Wall 1993 Creation of the European Union and the pillar structure Maastricht Treaty Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

  7. The Treaty of Lisbon Democracy and Transparency Efficiency Rights and Values - Entered into force in December 2009 - Amends current treaties without replacing them Key improvements: Visibility on the Global Stage Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

  8. The EU Today 500 million people 23 languages 27 countries The ECSC in 1957 174 million people 4 languages 6 countries Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

  9. The EU Today 7.5% World Population 30% World GDP 60% World Official Development Aid

  10. History of Enlargements Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

  11. Economic and Monetary Union and the Euro Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

  12. History of the EMU The Euro is the single currency of the EU, introduced in 1999 Today 17 of the 27 countries use it It has become an attractive world currency like the US dollar Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

  13. The European Central Bank Ensures price stability Controls money supply and decides interest rates Works independently from governments Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

  14. Major EU Institutions European Commission European Parliament Council of the European Union European Council

  15. European Commission Executive Arm of the EU Composition 27 independentmembers, onefromeach EU country Functions Proposesnewlegislation Representsthe EU ontheinternationalstage Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso

  16. European Parliament Voice of the People Composition 736 MEPsfromallmemberstates Functions Decides on EU legislationtogetherwithCoEU DemocraticsupervisionofalltheEU’swork

  17. Council of the European Union Voice of the Member States Composition Oneministerfromeachmemberstate Functions Decides on EU legislationtogetherwithparliament Managescommonforeignandsecuritypolicy Council President Herman Van Rompuy

  18. The EU-US Relationship Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

  19. Shared Values Promoting peace, human rights and democracy worldwide Confronting global challenges, including security and non-proliferation Fostering prosperity and opportunity Advancing strategic cooperation on energy security, climate change and sustainable development Natural Partners

  20. Comparative Statistics 1.8 mil sq miles US$ 14.8 trillion 501 million 3.5 mil sq miles US$ 14.3 trillion 310 million GDP Area Population

  21. Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

  22. Inauguration of new EU Delegation to the USA September 2010

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