The European Union Flashcards
What is the EU’s Cohesion Policy
EU policy to promote economic, social, and territorial cohesion between member states, specifically targeting developing Member Nations
EU policy to promote economic, social, and territorial cohesion between member states, specifically targeting developing Member Nations
EU’s Cohesion Policy
ERDF
The European Regional Development Fund
-Fund created to build infrastructure in less developed member states of Europe
CAP
Common Agricultural Policy
-Improve EU’s agricultural productivity
-Ensure supply of affordable food
-Sustain rural communities
ESF
European Social Fund
-Improve unemployment opportunities
-Promote education skills through training & education
-Enhance Social Inclusion
Horizon Europe
Europe Funding program to fund
-Tackle Climate Change
-Achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals
-Boost EU Competitiveness & Growth
WiFi4EU
EU program that allows Cities to apply for vouchers to install free Public Wifi networks
SRSP
Structural Reform Support Programme
-Helps strengthen governing and administrative capacities
-Ensure EU funds are used effectivly
-Helps implement policies efficiently
TEN-T
Trans European Networks (Transportation)
-Enhance connectivity through Transportation
-Improve accessibility to and from developing regions
CEF
Connecting Europe Facility
-Funds cross-border infrastructure in Energy, and Transporation.
European Parliament
Primary Legislative Body of the EU
Representation is Proportional to Member State Population
Members elected directly by Citizens
European Commission
Executive Branch of the EU
Implements Policy
Administer Budget
Submits Proposals for new legislation
European Council
Made of up Heads of State & President of the European Council
Sets direction and Priority of the EU
European Court of Justice
Ensures uniform application and interpretation of EU law
European Central Bank
Controls Money Supply
Manages the Euro
Ensures price stability
