The UK and Europe- The EU

Question 1

What is the aim of the EU?

Answer 1

To encourage greater co-operation on issues such as peace, security, trade, the environment, and social issues.

Question 2

When was the EU set up?

Answer 2

In 1951, with the establishment of the European Coal and Steel Community, which became the European Economic Council in 1957.

Question 3

When did the UK join the EU?

Answer 3

In 1973, and it left in 2016.

Question 4

How many member countries does the EU consist of?

Answer 4

28 member countries.

Question 5

What is the relationship between EU law and member countries?

Answer 5

EU law must be in place for member countries.

Question 6

What are opt-out policies in the EU?

Answer 6

The EU has opt-out policies; for example, the UK opted out of the single currency.

Question 7

How did the UK benefit economically from the EU?

Answer 7

The UK benefitted economically from increased frictionless trade with the EU.

Question 8

What were the UK’s contributions to the EU in 2017?

Answer 8

The UK paid £13 billion in contributions to the EU in 2017 and received £4.1 billion back.