THE EUROPEAN ROAD TO LIGHT

“EUROPEAN STUDENTS- RESPONSIBLE, MOTIVATED, EMOTIONALLY, INTELLIGENT AND USEFUL”

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THE EUROPEAN ROAD TO LIGHT

 Know about the EU and Learning Intentions

understand how it works  Understand the benefits and challenges of the EU  Value EU polices

The European Union  The EU is an economic and political union of     

countries It works towards common goals Member states remain independent nations Power is pooled to gain strength and influence It is the world’s largest economic area It is based on a number of international treaties between member states

How many countries are in the EU?  27 EU countries  When European

countries started to cooperate economically in 1951, only Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands participated.

Over time, more and more countries decided to join.

The Union currently counts 27 EU countries. The United Kingdom withdrew from the European Union on 31 January 2020.

Member States

How did Europe get its name?  Europe. The name Europe comes from the Latin

Europa, which in turn derives from the Greek Εὐρώπη, from εὐρύς eurys "wide" and ὤψ ops "face" (PIE *wer-, "broad" *okw-, "eye"). In Greek mythology, Europa was the beautiful daughter of a Phoenician king named Agenor or Phoenix.

What are European values?  It defines European Values as personal freedom,

human dignity, solidarity, active civil society, market economy, democracy and rule of law.  The motto of the Union is 'united in diversity'. Like the other symbols, the motto clearly highlights the sense of European identity that is the birthright of every citizen of the Union, over and above the actual European Union.

What are European cultural values?  Freedom is also clearly a European value, as are

intellectual curiosity, respect for others, tolerance and solidarity.  Nonetheless, European Union initiatives in the field of culture are not widely known. Two concepts are key in the study: diversity in the face of globalisation and cultural exchange.

What is the impact of the European Union?  The EU has delivered more than half a century of

peace, stability and prosperity, helped raise living standards and launched a single European currency: the euro. More than 340 million EU citizens in 19 countries now use it as their currency and enjoy its benefits.

Who controls the European Union?  The European Council sets the EU's overall political

direction – but has no powers to pass laws. Led by its President - currently Charles Michel - and comprising national heads of state or government and the President of the Commission, it meets for a few days at a time at least twice every 6 months.

How does the EU help poor countries?  The EU's trade policy treats LDCs differently than

other developing countries, by giving LDCs better access – full free access. That gives LDCs more space to export to the EU than bigger, emerging economies – giving them a better chance to grow.

What is the main goal of EU?  According to the European Union's official website,

the union's purpose is to promote peace, establish a unified economic and monetary system, promote inclusion and combat discrimination, break down barriers to trade and borders, encourage technological and scientific developments, champion environmental protection.

These are the five big things the EU has set out to do.  Promote economic and social progress  Speak for the European Union on the international

scene  Introduce European citizenship  Develop Europe as an area of freedom, security and justice  Maintain and build on established EU law

Did You Know?  Young people can study or pursue personal

development in other European countries with the support of the EU’s Erasmus+ programme for education, training, youth and sport.

ADVANTAGES         

No tariffs and free trade within Union Creates a sense of unity Stops richer nations controlling less wealthy nations Common currency reducing currency exchange fluctuation EU opened up job opportunities No conflict between affiliate nations Laws are imposed by European committee and parliament Regional growth funds encourage education of people EU central bank tracks interest rates

DISADVANTAGES  meeting regulations/ necessities is difficult for some     

nations no common language - makes communication harder reduces/limits power and responsibility of a nations members are restricted by regulations - outside countries are abe to influence other nations member countries have less say in what is bought/sold within borders difficult to withdraw from EU

Some random fun facts about Europe you never knew

Most visited attraction place?  What do you think is the most visited attraction in

Europe? The Colosseum? The Eiffel Tower?

Disneyland?

The Louvre in Paris! It saw a record 10.2 million visitors in 2018

Mosquito free country?

 Iceland doesn’t have mosquitos  Although

there are more than 3,000 types of mosquitoes in the world, Iceland doesn’t have any at all. Amazingly, Iceland is believed to be completely clear of any mosquitoes, thanks to the cold temperatures and lack of shallow ponds that mosquitoes love. So if you’re prone to mosquito bites, you better head to Iceland!

Where is the most chocolate selling place?

 More chocolate is bought at Brussels Airport than

anywhere else in the world  Over 800 tones of chocolate is sold every year at the airport.

The Most Aristocratic Animal?

 Norway knighted a penguin  Did you know there’s a penguin more aristocratic than

you? One of our favorites fun facts about Europe is that Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo is home to a knighted penguin named Brigadier Sir Nils Olav III. He’s the mascot and colonel-in-chief of the Norwegian King’s Guard and he’s the third king penguin to serve. The first Sir Olav penguin served between 1972 and 1987.

The largest church in Europe

 St. Peter’s Basilica is the largest church in Europe  Standing at 222 metres long, 152 metres wide, 137

metres tall, and with a capacity for 60,000 people, this is not only the largest church in Europe but the whole world.

Number of spoken languages in Europe?  With dozens of unique cultures and countries across

Europe, there are over 200 languages spoken on the continent, although only 24 are recognized as the official languages of the European Union. Of the 24, three are designated as “procedural” languages, including English, French and Germany.

Where is the longest coastline in Europe?

 Norway’s coastline is the longest in Europe and the

second-longest in the world (after Canada). It’s over 100,000 kilometers long and you’re sure to have some amazing adventures exploring this Scandinavian coast.

Which building takes longer to build than pyramids?

 La Sagrada Familia is taking longer to build than the

pyramids  Antoni Gaudi’s enchanting La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is a true architectural masterpiece… While the extraordinary ancient pyramids of Egypt were constructed in 85 years, La Sagrada Familia has been under construction for the past 138 years. Construction first began on the famous basilica in 1882 Barcelona is aiming to complete it by 2026, for the 100th anniversary of Gaudi’s death.

Where is rainforest in Europe?

 In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Perućica Rainforest is

a tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most precious green lungs in Europe.

Accession of Turkey to the European Union  Turkey is negotiating its accession to the European Union

as a member state, following its application to accede to the European Economic Community, the predecessor of the EU, on 14 April 1987.  After the ten founding members, Turkey was one of the first countries to become a member of the Council of Europe in 1949. The country was also an associate member of the Western European Union from 1992 to its end in 2011.  Negotiations for full membership were started on 3 October 2005.

Benefits to Turkey  Free movement of people across the EU will give many

Turkish people the opportunity to travel to other parts of Europe in search of work, or a higher standard of living.  Upon accession to the EU, Turkey will receive economic development aid. There is also an expectation that there will be an increase in European foreign investment in the Turkish economy, further driving economic growth.  Given Turkey's large and growing population, Turkey will have a correspondingly large representation in the European Parliament. This will give Turkey a strong direct influence over EU policies.

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