European Union Overview

The European Union is based on ______ values such as liberty, democracy, and respect for human rights

The European Union is the ______ economic body in the world

The European Union is a model for advancing ______ and democracy

In 1950, the ______ Declaration was made on May 9

The European Coal and Steel Community was founded in ______

The European Union has a single ______ and a common currency

In 2004, 10 new ______ joined the European Union.

European ______ treaties led to the birth of the European Economic Community and European Atomic Energy Community

The Treaty of Lisbon was adopted in ______ and entered into force on 1 December 2009.

The EU aims to promote ______ among its people, according to Article 3 TEU.

The ______ European Act modified the Treaty of Rome in 1986

The four freedoms of the EU include the free movement of ______.

In 1993, the ______ European Market entered into force

The EU values include respect for ______ and solidarity, according to Article 2 TEU.

In 1995, ______, Finland, and Sweden joined the EU

On 1 January 2002, 12 countries introduced the ______

Croatia joined the European Union in ______, bringing the total number of Member States to 28.

The ______ of the Berlin Wall in 1989 set the stage for unifying Europe

The European ______ represents the EU common interests.

The ______ of the European Union brings together the heads of state or government of each EU country.

The European Parliament elects the ______ of the European Commission for five years.

The European Commission is located in ______ and Luxembourg.

The European Council meets at least four times a year in ______ (Belgium) or Luxembourg (Luxembourg).

The ______ of Justice is an EU institution responsible for interpreting EU law and ensuring its uniform application.

The Council of the EU brings together ministers of ______ countries who meet to discuss EU matters.

The Council of the EU has a rotating ______ – every six months another EU country takes the lead.

The EU Parliament is the voice of ______ citizens.

The European Court of Justice is the highest ______ authority in the EU.

The Council of the EU coordinates member states’ policies in specific fields, such as ______ and fiscal policies.

The European Court of Justice advises national courts on the interpretation of these ______.