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What was the main objective of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) formed in 1951?
To establish a common market for coal and steel among European countries
What is the main responsibility of the European Commission in the EU's decision-making process?
To propose legislation
What is the main goal of the European Union's Agricultural Policy?
To promote agricultural production and trade
Which EU institution is responsible for ensuring that EU law is interpreted and applied correctly?
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What is the main objective of the European Union's Foreign and Security Policy?
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What is the main challenge facing the European Union's Economic and Monetary Union?
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Study Notes
History of the European Union
- The European Union (EU) has its roots in the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) formed in 1951
- The Treaty of Rome (1957) established the European Economic Community (EEC)
- The Maastricht Treaty (1992) created the EU and introduced a single currency (Euro) and a common foreign and security policy
- The Lisbon Treaty (2007) reformed the EU's institutions and decision-making processes
Structure of the European Union
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Institutions:
- European Parliament (directly elected by EU citizens)
- European Council (heads of state or government of member states)
- European Commission (executive body)
- Council of the European Union (representatives of member states)
- European Court of Justice (ensures EU law is interpreted and applied correctly)
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Decision-making process:
- Legislation proposed by the European Commission
- Co-decision between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union
Policies of the European Union
- Single Market: free movement of goods, services, capital, and people within the EU
- Agricultural Policy: common agricultural policy to promote agricultural production and trade
- Monetary Policy: single currency (Euro) and monetary policy set by the European Central Bank
- Foreign and Security Policy: common foreign and security policy, including a common defense policy
Member States and Enlargement
- Current member states: 27 countries (including the UK until 2020)
- Enlargement: several rounds of enlargement, with the most recent being Croatia in 2013
- Future enlargement: ongoing negotiations with Western Balkan countries and Turkey
Challenges and Opportunities
- Brexit: the UK's withdrawal from the EU (2020)
- Migration and asylum policy: managing migration flows and developing a common asylum policy
- Economic and Monetary Union: strengthening the Eurozone and improving economic governance
- Climate change and sustainability: promoting a low-carbon economy and sustainable development
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Test your knowledge of the European Union's history, institutions, policies, and challenges. From the Treaty of Rome to Brexit, this quiz covers it all.
