European Union. Brief history and working of the E.U. By George Gill. Map of Europe showing E.U. Countries. E.U. Flag and Anthem. The 12 stars in the circle symbolise the ideas of unity, solidarity and harmony among the people of Europe. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
European Union
European UnionBrief history and working of the E.U.By George
Gill Map of Europe showing E.U. Countries
2E.U. Flag and AnthemThe 12 stars in the circle symbolise the
ideas of unity, solidarity and harmony among the people of
Europe.The E.U. Anthem comes from the ninth symphony compressed in
1823 by Ludwig Von Beethoven.
E.U. Day When and Why ?E.U. Day is celebrated on the 9th May
every year.E.U. Day is celebrated because on the 9th of May 1950
the ideas behind the European Union were first put forward by the
French foreign Minister Robert Schuman.
E.U. MottoUnited In Diversity
The E.U. Motto is United In Diversity.It signifies how Europeans
have come together in the form of the E.U. to work for peace and
prosperity, while at the same time being enriched by the many
different cultures, traditions and languages.E.U. PopulationThe
E.U. has 495 million inhabitants.The worlds third largest behind
China and India.
E.U. Brief History 1It was created in the aftermath of the
Second World War6 countries were included Belgium, Germany, France,
Italy, Luxembourg and the NetherlandsThe idea of it was being that
countries who trade with one another become economically
interdependent and therefore less likely to avoid conflict.E.U.
Brief History The E.U. has delivered half a century of peace,
stability and prosperity, helped raise living standards, and
launched a single European currency.Thanks to the abolition of
border controls between E.U. Countries people can travel freely
throughout most of the continent.With the Euro currency it makes it
easier to work and live abroad.E.U. Budget142 billion is spent
every year.Elected representatives in the E.U. Parliament and E.U.
Council decide on spending plans.The money is spent on: Training
people in new skillsStimulating businesses Preserve environment
Building hard infrastructure Provide emergency assistance and aid
in times of crisis.
The EuroOver 332 million use the Euro everyday.Most tangible
proof of co-operation between E.U. countries.
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