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What was the primary goal of creating the European Community in 1967?
What is a common trend among younger people in their view of the European Community?
What percentage of eligible young voters (18-24) participated in the UK referendum?
What is the primary objective of the CATCH-EyoU project?
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When did the CATCH-EyoU project begin?
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What was the initial hypothesis of the CATCH-EyoU research team?
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What type of data did the CATCH-EyoU research team collect?
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What is the finding of the CATCH-EyoU study regarding spending time in neighbouring countries?
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What type of programmes provide students with the opportunity to travel and study in other EU countries?
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What is a possible consequence of spending time in neighbouring countries, according to the CATCH-EyoU study?
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Study Notes
The European Community
- The European Community was created in 1967 to rebuild economies and re-establish relationships between countries after World War II.
- Recent events like Brexit and the European debt crisis have led to questions about the benefits of being in or out of the Union.
Youth and the European Community
- Young people tend to have a more positive view of the European Community.
- However, they are less likely to participate in decision-making, as seen in the UK referendum where only 64% of eligible young voters (18-24) voted, compared to 90% of eligible citizens over 65.
CATCH-EyoU Project
- The CATCH-EyoU project is an EU-funded project that aims to identify factors that influence a young person's perspective of Europe.
- The project started in September 2015 and researched the impact of spending time in other EU countries on a young person's attitude towards the EU.
Research Findings
- The study found that spending time in neighbouring countries makes people feel more personally connected to the EU and willing to participate in the political community.
- University exchange programmes like Erasmus help strengthen European identity and motivate citizens to be involved.
European Identity and Mobility
- Free mobility, such as through university exchange programmes, helps create a European identity.
- This sense of identity, in turn, motivates citizens to be involved in the political community.
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Quiz about the European Community, its creation, its significance, and recent controversies like Brexit. Also, explore the differing opinions on the EU among various age groups.
