The EU Flashcards
What is the EU?
The EU is a group of countries whose governments work together
What is Enlargement? Dates of EU enlargement
Enlargement is the process whereby more countries join the EU. In 2004 ten countries from mainly Eastern Europe joined the EU
What does the EU do?
The EU produces guidelines on a whole range of issues and speaks for all 27 countries on the international scene
What is Brexit and the issues?
David Cameron called for a reformation which was held on Thursday 23rd June 2016. The result was 52% to leave 48% to remain. The uk left in January 2020
What are the advantages of EU membership?
Advantages:
The EU allows you to fly at low-cost
Consumers can send back a product bought anywhere in the EU.
Europeans are generally free to go wherever they want within the EU.
What are the disadvantages of EU membership?
There are too many restrictions on agriculture and fishing.
Some people might want to keep the pound Sterling .
Our country might not be able to make their own decisions.
