Mr Scriven - EU Flashcards
What are the different institutions in the EU
UN
World trade organisation
EU parliament
European council and commission
European bank
Why was the EU formed
Desire for lasting peace after ww2
Promote trade
Help each other
What were the aims for the EU
Build economy’s
Stop hunger and poverty
Single currency
1961
The Uks first application to join EEC (rejected 1963)
1967
UKs second application (rejected)
1973
UK, Ireland and Denmark joined EC
1975
UK referendum supports the continued membership of EC
1990
Schengen Agreement signed - freedom of movement between borders
1993
Treaty of European Union (Maastricht Treaty) ratified which created the EU
1999
The euro is launched (11 of 15 member states join) UK does not
2016
Uk referendum we decide to leave the EU
2020
Withdrawal agreement for the UK ratified by UK + EU on 31st Jan 2020 (transition period expired on December 31st 2020)
Exclusive EU competence
Customs union
External trade
Monetary policy (in Eurozone)
Competition policy
Marine conservation
Shared EU and member state competence
Single market
Social and employment policy
Economic, social and territorial cohesion
Environment transport and energy
Area of freedom security and justice
Agriculture and fisheries
Supporting or special competence
Industry
Culture
Education
Health
Exclusive member state competences
Areas of taxation and income tax
Areas of public spending including the social security
Evidence that the EU has achieved its aims
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
Evidence that the EU has not achieved its aims
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
