Mr Scriven - EU

Question 1

What are the different institutions in the EU

Answer 1

UN
World trade organisation
EU parliament
European council and commission
European bank

Question 2

Why was the EU formed

Answer 2

Desire for lasting peace after ww2
Promote trade
Help each other

Question 3

What were the aims for the EU

Answer 3

Build economy’s
Stop hunger and poverty
Single currency

Question 4

1961

Answer 4

The Uks first application to join EEC (rejected 1963)

Question 5

1967

Answer 5

UKs second application (rejected)

Question 6

1973

Answer 6

UK, Ireland and Denmark joined EC

Question 7

1975

Answer 7

UK referendum supports the continued membership of EC

Question 8

1990

Answer 8

Schengen Agreement signed - freedom of movement between borders

Question 9

1993

Answer 9

Treaty of European Union (Maastricht Treaty) ratified which created the EU

Question 10

1999

Answer 10

The euro is launched (11 of 15 member states join) UK does not

Question 11

2016

Answer 11

Uk referendum we decide to leave the EU

Question 12

2020

Answer 12

Withdrawal agreement for the UK ratified by UK + EU on 31st Jan 2020 (transition period expired on December 31st 2020)

Question 13

Exclusive EU competence

Answer 13

Customs union
External trade
Monetary policy (in Eurozone)
Competition policy
Marine conservation

Question 14

Shared EU and member state competence

Answer 14

Single market
Social and employment policy
Economic, social and territorial cohesion
Environment transport and energy
Area of freedom security and justice
Agriculture and fisheries

Question 15

Supporting or special competence

Answer 15

Industry
Culture
Education
Health

Question 16

Exclusive member state competences

Answer 16

Areas of taxation and income tax
Areas of public spending including the social security

Question 17

Evidence that the EU has achieved its aims

Answer 17

The single market of 500m consumers is the largest in the world and has promoted trade, investment and prosperity
It has cemented democracy and the rule of law in European states that had previously been under authoritarian rule
Until Russia invalided Ukraine (march 2022) the continent of Europe had enjoyed the longest period of peace in history
It has protected and extended the rights of workers and promoted the economic development of its poorer regions
Extended citizens rights through right to live and work in another EU country
Increasing political union has delivered coordinated action on cross border issues such as criminal justice and immigration

Question 18

Evidence that the EU has not achieved its aims

Answer 18

Economic growth in the EU has been weak and socioeconomic inequality has been growing
The economic and monetary union has experienced massive difficulties - less wealthy states have ran up huge debts and required to follow austerity measures
The single market is incomplete and over regulated - it goes against the free market
It has not been able to resolve some of the major challenges facing Europe such as the recent migrant crisis
The free movement of people and EU migration policy has proved controversial
The significant popular opposition to increasing political union and democratic deficit as seen in the rise of populist parties and brexit