Achiements EU

Question 1

1. Schengen Agreement

Answer 1

It has begun with the SCHENGEN AGREEMENT where the countries of the Europe-an Union signed in.

Question 2

border crossing

Answer 2

-BORDER CROSSING: there is no customs control anymore today we can travel freely throughout Europe in the so called “Schengen-Countries”

Question 3

EU is Peaceful

Answer 3

EU is PEACEFUL -> international security is a major issue for the EU

Question 4

Single Market

Answer 4

-the SINGLE MARKET which guarantees free movement of people, goods, services and capital; it provides the possibility for EU citizens to live, work, study throughout Europe

Question 5

single currency

Answer 5

-the SINGLE CURRENCY “euro” is now part of our everyday life  this is a conven-ient advantage of travelling for example; we don´t have to change money or have to care about exchange rates

Question 6

Benefit

Answer 6

single market (free movement of): people, goods, services, capital = people can live, work, study, retire and do business in all EU countries 
easy travel: visiting countries without passport/visa, no border crossings, no customs checks, european insurance with the European health insurance card, valid driver’s licenses in EU countries 
Safer & cheaper flights
- cheaper phone calls: reduced roaming costs  consumer protection: 2 years guarantee for every product, sending back of an online purchase within 14 days without naming a reason 
food labeling: all ingredients/colouring/preservatives/sweeteners/chemical additives must be printed on the label 
student exchange programmes: many programmes that give students the opportunity to study abroad (Erasmus)