29 Questions
Which institution was proposed in the Schuman Declaration?
European Coal and Steel Community
What concept is the European stability and security based on?
Collective ideas
Which political parties governed the founding six countries of the European Communities?
Conservative parties
Which four countries are part of the Frugal Four in European integration?
Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden
What is the Frugal Four?
A group of fiscally conservative European countries
What is the New Hanseatic League?
A historical alliance of Northern European trading cities
Which country was not one of the original colonial powers represented in the 1957 Treaties of Rome?
Italy
Which African leader compared the Rome Treaties to the Congress of Berlin in the 19th century?
Nkrumah
Which convention included 71 African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) states?
Lomé Convention
Which concept is based on collective ideas like memory?
Europe as constructed memory
Which countries form the 'Frugal four' opposed to redistribution during Covid?
Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands
What is the role of the European Parliament in recent decades?
It has become an elected body
Which body is responsible for making essentially political decisions in the EU?
European Court of Justice
What was the purpose of the Luxembourg Compromise?
To introduce hybrid supranationalism and intergovernmentalism
Which European countries were still colonial powers at the time of the 1957 Treaties of Rome?
France, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy
What was the main reason for the USA's support of European integration during the Cold War?
To ensure a stable Europe
Which African states were part of the 1963 Yaoundé Convention?
18 African states
Which country did Churchill say the UK is 'with, not of' in terms of trade agreements?
France
Which theory suggests that European integration saved the nation state?
Revisionist theory
What were the three pillars decided at the Maastricht Treaty?
Police and judicial cooperation, Common foreign and security policy, European Community
What issue led to an increase in Euroscepticism after the 2008 financial crisis?
Economics being more important than politics
Which country was influenced by austerity measures during the 2008 financial crisis?
Spain
Which treaty led to the formation of the European Union and the introduction of the Euro currency?
Maastricht Treaty
What is the purpose of the Stability and Growth Pact in the Eurozone?
To prevent excessive deficits and national debts in Eurozone countries
What is the main factor that led to an increase in Euroscepticism according to the text?
The prioritization of economics over politics during the 2008 financial crisis
Which countries make up the 'Frugal four' in the European Union?
Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands
What is the role of the European Parliament in recent decades?
It has become an elected body with equality to the European Council
What is the issue with the European Court of Justice?
It is an unelected body making essentially political decisions
What is the concept of 'disintegration' in the European Union?
Various countries leaving the EU
Test your knowledge on European Union dynamics and institutions, including the influence of member states like the UK and 'Frugal four', the role of the European Parliament and European Court of Justice, and the debate surrounding unelected bodies in the EU.
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