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What does the term 'widening' refer to in the context of the EU?
What does the term 'widening' refer to in the context of the EU?
What was the number of EU member states in 2013?
What was the number of EU member states in 2013?
Which of the following policy areas is influenced more by the EU than social policy?
Which of the following policy areas is influenced more by the EU than social policy?
What does 'deepening' refer to in the context of the EU?
What does 'deepening' refer to in the context of the EU?
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As of 2020, how many member states does the EU have?
As of 2020, how many member states does the EU have?
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Study Notes
EU Expansion and Integration
- The European Union (EU) has grown through expansion, with more member states joining over time.
- The EU reached a peak of 28 member states in 2013.
- The United Kingdom left the EU in 2020, reducing the number of member states to 27.
- The EU has also experienced deepening, meaning its powers have increased at the expense of member state powers.
- This increased power allows the EU to exert more influence on policy-making in member states.
- The EU exerts more influence on economic policy and trade than social policy or defense.
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Test your knowledge on the expansion and integration of the European Union. Explore the historical changes in membership, key milestones such as the UK's departure in 2020, and the EU's increasing influence on policy-making. This quiz covers important aspects of EU policies concerning economic matters and member state powers.
