EU and its citizens Flashcards
What jean Monnet emphasise about European unity?
Union among people, not states
What was the main message about the 1976 Tindeman Report
Europe must be close to its citizens
what was the significance of the first direct elections to the European Parliament in 1979?
It established democratic accountability
What was one of the ideas aimed at reducing internal frontiers of the EC?
Breaking down national barriers
What initiatives were introduced to enhance European identity?
- Euro-lottery
- Town-twinning
- Youth exchanges
- EC emblem/flag
- EC anthem
- Mutual recognition of qualifications
- Common voting rules for local elections
- Common electoral system for EP elections
What did the Treaty on European Union safeguard
Ideas for European citizenship and rights
What rights do EU citizens have according to the EU Treaty?
Rights and duties conferred by the Treaty
What freedom is granted to EU citizens within the Union?
Travel, settle, and work anywhere
In which election EU citizens vote when residing in another Member State?
Municipal and European elections
what is the role of the Ombudsman for EU citizens?
To help with grievances
What principles does the EU aim to address regarding democracy?
- Democracy
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Increased EP powers
- Co-decision power
- Open consultation by the Commission
- Public sessions of the Council of Ministers
What didid the Lisbon Treaty restate about citizenship?
importance of citizenship and democratic principles
what does the Charter of Fundamental Rights provide for EU citizens
legal effect and individual rights
what are the key objectives of the Europe for Citizens programme
- Active citizens for Europe
- Active civil society in Europe
- Together for Europe
- Active European remembrance
What is one priority of the Europe for Citizens programme?
Challenging Euroscepticism and fostering debate
what challenge does the EU face regarding national sovereignty?
Nationalism is a defining characteristic
What does the long Westphalian tradition refer to in context of the EU?
National identities influencing EU identity
What was the result of the 2015 survey regarding the Charter of Fundamental Rights?
Only 14% knew about it
What does the term ‘Permissive Consensus’ refer to?
Public support for EU integration
What were some negative referenda results regarding EU membership?
- Norwegian rejection of EU membership
- Danish rejection of TEU
- Irish rejection of Nice Treaty
- Swedish rejection of EMU entry
- French and Dutch rejection of Constitutional Treaty
- Irish rejection of Lisbon Treaty
What trend has been observed post Cold war regarding EU integration?
Increased popular distrust and opposition
