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• What are some key countries in the EU?

  Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain
• What are the key institutions of the EU?

  Council, Commission, Parliament
• What is the European Council?

  It is where leaders of member states meet.
• What does the European Council decide?

  It sets the EU's overall political direction.
• How does the European Council work?

  Leaders meet for summits to discuss issues.
• What is the College of Commissioners?

  It is a body of one commissioner from each state.
• What is the role of the College of Commissioners similar to in the UK system?

  It is similar to the UK Cabinet.
• What is the European Commission's main responsibility?

  Draft legislation and manage finances.
• What is an MEP?

  Member of the European Parliament
• How are MEPs selected?

  They are elected by citizens in their countries.
• How many MEPs are there?

  751 MEPs
• How are MEP seats allocated?

  Based on the population of each country.
• How do MEPs represent themselves in the EU Parliament?

  They align with different political parties.
• Where is the EU Parliament located?

  Brussels, Belgium and Strasbourg, France
• What is the ECJ?

  The Court of Justice of the European Union.
• What does the ECJ decide?

  Final disputes over EU laws.
• What can't the EU do?

  It cannot levy taxes on member states.
• Why was the EU founded?

  To prevent future wars in Europe.
• What was the origin of the EU?

  Founded in 1951 with the ECSC.
• What was the Schuman Declaration?

  It proposed coal and steel cooperation to prevent war.
• What did the Treaty of Rome establish?

  Created the EEC and widened economic interdependence.
• What is the common market?

  It allows free movement of goods, capital, and people.
• When did the UK join the EEC?

  In 1973
• What was agreed in 1985?

  The Schengen Agreement for free movement.
• What did the Maastricht Treaty do?

  Created the EU and the Euro.
• What are the key aims of the EU?

  Promote peace and economic cohesion.
• What are the freedoms of the EU?

  • Free movement of goods
  • Free movement of services
  • Free movement of people
  • Free movement of capital
• What are the arguments for and against the EU's freedoms?

  Arguments for:

  • Cultural exchange
  • Larger market increases competition

  
  

  Arguments against:

  • Erodes state sovereignty
  • No protections for industries
  • No migration control
• What does the EU do to discourage war besides economic integration?

  • Promotes democracy
  • Requires criteria to join
  • Follows democratic peace theory
• What was the significance of the ECSC in avoiding conflict?

  • Integrated coal and steel markets
  • Created economic interdependence
  • Reduced likelihood of war
• What is the role of Euro-federalists in the EU's formation?

  • Advocated for a United States of Europe
  • Aimed to make war impossible
  • Promoted European integration and trade