EU Flashcards
4 freedoms
free movement of goods, capital, services, and people
what is the eu?
regional, intergovernmental bloc
why was it made initially, and why is it there now?
initiallt: for preservation of peace
now: to champion human rights and humanitarian causes, taking a leading role in combatting climate change
difference between EU and council of europe
precursor of joining EU - would have to be member of council of europe
basiclaly not the same - council of europe deos not make binding law
when did the uk join eec and what was it?
1973 after de gaulle gone - prevented them before
EEC Created under the Treaty of Rome
Aimed to bring economic integration in member states - even closer union within Europe, create a common market and eliminate trade barriers
common agricultural policy
what is shengen agreement?
Removed border control between EU countries
5 of 10 member states signed for this - Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and West Germany
NOT UK
when did EU become?
under maastricht treati 1993, creeated eurozone
what was lisbon treaty 2007?
created eu constitution
eu referendum in UK
2016 brexit referendum where leave won - 52% to 48% remain - hosted by david cameron
eu benefits for UK
- free trade
- security and information against terrorism
- stronger voice with EU backing
eu drawbacks for UK
- money being put into EU - gave quite a lot
- took away from parliamentary sovereignty as they were under the ECJ
finish eu elef
