9.10 The European Union

• What type of organization is the European Union (EU)?

  Supranational organization
• The EU was formed in 1993 from the European Economic Community (EEC) through the Treaty of Maastricht
• The Treaty of Rome (1957) established the European Economic Community (EEC).
• Match the treaty with its purpose:

  Treaty of Rome (1957) ↔️ Founded the EEC

  Treaty of Maastricht (1993) ↔️ Created the EU

  Treaty of Lisbon (2007) ↔️ Reformed EU institutions
• One of the main goals of the EU is to ensure lasting peace
• What does the EU's single market aim to achieve?

  Free movement of goods
• The EU's customs union eliminates tariffs among member states.
• Chronological order of major events in EU formation

  1️⃣ Treaty of Rome (1957)

  2️⃣ Formation of EEC (1957)

  3️⃣ Treaty of Maastricht (1993)

  4️⃣ Establishment of EU (1993)

  5️⃣ Treaty of Lisbon (2007)
• The Treaty of Rome in 1957 founded the EEC
• What were the primary aims of the EU in its historical context after World War II?

  Peace, stability, cooperation
• The Treaty of Rome established a common market with no tariffs between member states.
• The Treaty of Maastricht established the euro and introduced a common foreign and security policy
• What treaty strengthened the European Parliament's legislative role?

  Treaty of Lisbon
• Main goals of the EU

  1️⃣ Promote peace

  2️⃣ Foster prosperity

  3️⃣ Encourage cooperation
• What does the EU's single market aim to achieve?

  Free movement of factors
• Match the EU objective with its explanation:

  Single Market ↔️ Removal of trade barriers

  Customs Union ↔️ Elimination of internal tariffs

  Common Currency ↔️ Use of the euro

  Common Foreign and Security Policy ↔️ Coordination of foreign strategies
• The European Parliament represents EU citizens and passes EU laws.
• The European Council decides on EU strategy and sets priorities
• What is the primary role of the European Commission in the EU?

  Proposes EU laws
• The EU's foreign policy aims to promote human rights and democracy globally.
• The EU faces challenges such as sovereignty issues and economic disparities
• What is a challenge associated with the EU's free movement policy?

  Economic disparities
• What is one benefit of the free movement policy in the EU?

  Cultural exchange
• The EU's single market and common currency policies aim to promote peace, prosperity, and cooperation among member states
• The free movement of people, goods, and services is a benefit of EU membership.
• What is one challenge faced by the EU regarding its member states?

  Sovereignty issues
• The European Union was established in 1993 from the European Economic Community (EEC)
• Match the historical event with its significance:

  World War II ↔️ Motivated lasting peace and stability

  Treaty of Rome ↔️ Founded the European Economic Community

  Treaty of Maastricht ↔️ Established the European Union
• The Treaty of Rome established a common market with no tariffs among members.
• What common currency was created by the Treaty of Maastricht?

  Euro
• The Treaty of Lisbon strengthened the European Parliament's legislative role
• List the main goals of the European Union in order of priority:

  1️⃣ Promote Peace

  2️⃣ Foster Prosperity

  3️⃣ Encourage Cooperation
• Match the EU objective with its explanation:

  Single Market ↔️ Free movement of goods and people

  Common Currency ↔️ Facilitates trade and stability

  Customs Union ↔️ Eliminates tariffs among members
• What are the three main institutions of the EU?

  Parliament, Council, Commission
• The European Parliament represents the citizens of the EU.
• Which EU institution decides on EU strategy and priorities?

  European Council
• The EU's foreign policy objectives include promoting human rights, democracy, and multilateralism
• What are the foreign policy objectives of the EU?

  Human rights, democracy, multilateralism
• In Africa, the EU engages in development aid and security cooperation
• The EU has been involved in peace mediation efforts in the Middle East.