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L4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the European union? | It is a political and economic union of member states in Europe. It is a unique and complex supranational organisation |
| Why was EU created? | To maintain the peace and cooperation among states |
| Origins and structure | Founded by Benelux, Germany, France and Italy. Economic union with the aim of creating a political union |
| European treaties | ECSC, EEC, EURATOM |
| Rome treaty | 1957. First step for the european political integration |
| Schengen agreement | 1986. Remove checks acroos borders |
| Maastricht Treaty | 1992. First step to EURO |
| Amsterdam Treaty | 1997. New powers and changes of EP |
| Nice Treaty | 2001. Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union |
| Lisbon Treaty | 2007. TEU and TFEU. |
| TEU | Sets out principles of the EU and the governance of EU central institutions. Closer union, peace, principle of conferral |
| TFEU | Sets out the bases of EU law and how the EU operates and functions in various areas, including: - internal market - common policies - institutions and organizations |
| How works the economic system in EU? | Establishing a common market, free access and same conditions |
| Aim of EU | Coordinate the national economic policies |
| Social EU task | social insurance system, employment strategies and social security |
| Political task | Art 21 (TFEU): moving freely Art 22: vote and stand Art 23: diplomatic protection |
| Structure of the European council: | Head of member states, no legislative authority and sets the political agenda with common objectives. Meeting at least twice a year. President: Michel. |
| Structure of the council of the european union: | A representative for each state. Legislative authority. President changes every 6 months |
| European commission: | - A component for each member in charge for 5 years - Legislative initiative - promoting the general interest of the EU - Supervise the application of EU law |
| Court of justice: | A component for each member + 11 advocates - Risolve disputes among members, individuals and institutions - oversees the application of EU law |
| CFREU | It is a legally binding document which enshrines certain political, economic and social rights for the EU citizens |
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