What have been the social and economic impacts of the enlargement of the EU? Flashcards
1
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What is the EU?
A
Countries whose governments work together to make trading easier and improve living standards.
2
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What is a trading bloc?
A
A group of countries that work together to remove barriers and improve trade between member countries.
3
Q
What are the impacts of the EU?
A
Increased trade & made it easier to travel between countries.
4
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What is a case study to show impacts of the EU?
A
Polish Migrants to the UK
5
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Why have Polish Migrants come to the UK?
A
- People left Poland because of high unemployment, low wages
- Come to UK because have Jobs, trade, higher wages
6
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Impacts on Poland
A
- Population fell by 0.3%
- Fewer children in schools
- Money sent home by migrant workers $3 billion by 2006
7
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Impacts on Uk
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- Population increased
- Tension is some areas
- Boosted the UK economy
