European Union

Question 1

Key aims of the EU

Answer 1

• Peace and stability
• Economic growth
• Individual rights and freedoms

Question 2

Four freedoms

Answer 2

• Freedom of movement
• Freedom of movement of services
• Freedom of movement of capital
• Freedom of movement of goods

Question 3

Has the EU achieved its aims?

Answer 3

Yes
- No wars
- Single market promoted growth, GDP increase 4% since 2004
- Freedom of movement benefited workers
- Europe more united in lots of areas

No
- Ukraine war
- Single market is overregulated, significant inequalities
- Freedom of movememnt controversial
- National government control over foregin affairs

Question 4

Key institutions: European Commission

Answer 4

• Proposes new laws
• Manages EU policies and allocates EU funding.
• Enforces EU law and ensures member states comply.
• Represents the EU internationally

Question 5

Key institutions: Council of the European Union

Answer 5

• Represents the government of the countries
• Meetigns of national ministers
• Meet in different configurations

Question 6

Key institutions: European Council

Answer 6

• Heads of states of EU countries meet
• Defiens general political direction
• Chaired by the president 2.5yr terms

Question 7

Key institutions: European Parliament

Answer 7

• Represents citizens of EU coutries
• Directly elected by them
• Approves Eu budget
• Takes decisions on laws

Question 8

Key institutions: Court of Justice of the European Union

Answer 8

• Ensure EU laws are followed and treaties correctly applied

Question 9

Key institutions: European Central Bank

Answer 9

• Repsonsible for keeping Euro stable

Question 10

Reasons to leave and remain

Answer 10

Leave
- Regain sovereignty
- Ending financial contributions
- Control over imigrations

Remain
- Economic benefits
- Security and stability
- Influence
- Social exchange