The European Union
E.U. Flag
25 March 1957
7 and 10 June 1979
9 May 1950
EEC
The first direct elections to the European Parliament.
First 'European Day'
What represent the stars in it?
15 June 1987
1958
18 April 1951
1973
'Erasmus' programme
European Commission
ECSC
Which country joins the community?
The European Union
1823
31 Jen. 2020
Raising awareness
19 June 1990
'Ode of Joy' 9th Symphony
Schengen Agreement
Brexit
Euro
2000
Dec. 2000
7 February 1992
'United in diversity'
Charter of Fundamental Rights
Maastricht Treaty
1973
Which country joins the European Community?
- Denmark;
- Ireland;
- United Kingdom.
15 June 1987
Start 'Erasmus' programme
The 'Erasmus' programme aims to support, through lifelong learning, the educational, professional, and personal development of people in education, training, youth, and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, quality jobs, and social cohesion, driving innovation, and strengthening European identity and active citizenship.
Why 9 May is now celebrated annually as ‘Europe Day’?
May 9 is celebrated as Europe Day to commemorate the peaceful unity of European nations. On this day in 1950, Robert Schuman, the then French foreign minister, presented a declaration in Paris that laid the foundation for peace and stability in Europe. By doing so, it aimed to make war between historic rivals France and Germany not only unthinkable but materially impossible. This act of cooperation is now celebrated as ‘Europe Day’ to commemorate the peaceful unity of European nations.
Raising the awareness
- The European Year for Active Ageing was held in 2012 and aimed to promote active ageing and solidarity between generations, by creating a wide range of opportunities for older people to stay in control of their own lives, by giving them access to employment, enabling them to make an active contribution to society through voluntary work and allowing them to live independently for as long as possible thanks to healthy ageing and an age-friendly environment with adapted housing, infrastructure and services.
- The European Year of Volunteering was held in 2011 and aimed to promote volunteering and its role in social cohesion and active citizenship;
- The European Year of Citizens was held in 2013 and aimed to raise awareness of EU citizens’ rights and encourage their participation in the democratic life of the EU;
- The European Year for Development was held in 2015 and aimed to raise awareness of development cooperation and its role in reducing poverty and promoting sustainable development;
United in diversity
“United in diversity” is the motto of the European Union, which first came into use in 2000. The motto signifies how Europeans have come together, in the form of the EU, to work for peace and prosperity, while at the same time being enriched by the continent’s many different cultures, traditions, and languages. The motto highlights the sense of European identity that is the birthright of every citizen of the Union, over and above the actual European Union.
Charter of Fundamental Rights
the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union was formally proclaimed in Nice in December 2000 by the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, and the Commission. The Charter became legally binding with the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon on December 1, 2009. The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union is an important document that sets out the fundamental rights of EU citizens and residents, including civil, political, economic, and social rights.
Brexit
Wich countries are currently in the EU?
As of 2023, there are 27 member states in the European Union. The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a referendum held on June 23, 2016. This exit is called Brexit, a blend word of “British exit”.
June 1979
First European elections
The Parliament has three main roles: legislative, budgetary, and supervisory. The Parliament passes EU laws, together with the Council of the EU, based on European Commission proposals. It also decides on international agreements, enlargements, and reviews the Commission’s work program and asks it to propose legislation. European MPs are elected every five years by citizens of the EU member states. The Parliament is located in Strasbourg, France, but also has offices in Brussels and Luxembourg. The current President of the European Parliament is Roberta Metsola.
Maastricht Treaty
The Treaty on European Union (TEU), also known as the Maastricht Treaty, was signed on February 7, 1992, in Maastricht, Netherlands. The treaty had a profound impact on European integration, paving the way for the creation of the European Union and the euro currency. The TEU established the EU as a political and economic union, with a common foreign and security policy, cooperation in justice and home affairs. The treaty also introduced the concept of European citizenship, allowing citizens to reside in and move freely between member states.
12 stars in the E.U. flag
The flag of the European Union features a circle of 12 gold stars on a blue background. The stars symbolize the ideals of unity, solidarity, and harmony among the people of Europe. The number of stars has nothing to do with the number of member countries, though the circle is a symbol of unity. The flag symbolizes both the European Union and, more broadly, the identity and unity of Europe.
Schengen Agreement
On June 19, 1990, the Schengen Agreement was signed. The agreement is named after the town of Schengen in Luxembourg, where it was signed by representatives of five of the ten member states of the then European Economic Community. The Schengen Agreement proposed measures intended to gradually abolish border checks at the signatories’ common borders. The Schengen Agreement has had a profound impact on European citizens, promoting greater freedom of movement among millions of citizens of the Member States. It has made it easier for businesses to operate across borders, leading to increased trade and economic growth.
In 1972, the Council of Europe adopted Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” theme as its anthem, and later in 1985, it was also adopted by the European Union. The European Anthem symbolizes not only the European Union but also Europe in a wider sense. It expresses the European ideals of freedom, peace, and solidarity in the universal language of music. The European Anthem is not intended to replace the national anthems of the EU countries but rather to celebrate the values they share. The anthem is played at official ceremonies involving the European Union and generally at all sorts of events with a European character.
European Commission
The European Commission was established in 1958. It is located in Brussels, Belgium. The Commission’s role is to promote the general interest of the EU by proposing and enforcing legislation as well as by implementing policies and the EU budget. The President of the European Commission is Ursula von der Leyen.
European Economic Community
On March 25, 1957, six European countries signed, in Rome, the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community (EEC). The EEC aimed to create a common market for goods, services, capital, and labor among its member states, with the goal of promoting economic growth, employment, and higher living standards.
Do all countries in E.U. use euro as their currency?
As of 2023, there are 27 member states of the European Union, but only 19 of them use the Euro as their official currency. The countries that use the Euro are: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain. The countries that do not use the Euro are: Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Sweden.
European Coal and Steel Community
The Treaty of Paris established the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) to organize the free movement of coal and steel and to free up access to sources of production. The ECSC aimed to contribute to economic expansion, employment, and better living standards through the common market for coal and steel. The treaty introduced the free movement of products without taxes and prohibited discriminatory measures or practices. The treaty established a High Authority, an Assembly, a Council of Ministers, and a Court of Justice.
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The European Union
E.U. Flag
25 March 1957
7 and 10 June 1979
9 May 1950
EEC
The first direct elections to the European Parliament.
First 'European Day'
What represent the stars in it?
15 June 1987
1958
18 April 1951
1973
'Erasmus' programme
European Commission
ECSC
Which country joins the community?
The European Union
1823
31 Jen. 2020
Raising awareness
19 June 1990
'Ode of Joy' 9th Symphony
Schengen Agreement
Brexit
Euro
2000
Dec. 2000
7 February 1992
'United in diversity'
Charter of Fundamental Rights
Maastricht Treaty
1973
Which country joins the European Community?
15 June 1987
Start 'Erasmus' programme
The 'Erasmus' programme aims to support, through lifelong learning, the educational, professional, and personal development of people in education, training, youth, and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, quality jobs, and social cohesion, driving innovation, and strengthening European identity and active citizenship.
Why 9 May is now celebrated annually as ‘Europe Day’?
May 9 is celebrated as Europe Day to commemorate the peaceful unity of European nations. On this day in 1950, Robert Schuman, the then French foreign minister, presented a declaration in Paris that laid the foundation for peace and stability in Europe. By doing so, it aimed to make war between historic rivals France and Germany not only unthinkable but materially impossible. This act of cooperation is now celebrated as ‘Europe Day’ to commemorate the peaceful unity of European nations.
Raising the awareness
United in diversity
“United in diversity” is the motto of the European Union, which first came into use in 2000. The motto signifies how Europeans have come together, in the form of the EU, to work for peace and prosperity, while at the same time being enriched by the continent’s many different cultures, traditions, and languages. The motto highlights the sense of European identity that is the birthright of every citizen of the Union, over and above the actual European Union.
Charter of Fundamental Rights
the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union was formally proclaimed in Nice in December 2000 by the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, and the Commission. The Charter became legally binding with the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon on December 1, 2009. The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union is an important document that sets out the fundamental rights of EU citizens and residents, including civil, political, economic, and social rights.
Brexit
Wich countries are currently in the EU?
As of 2023, there are 27 member states in the European Union. The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a referendum held on June 23, 2016. This exit is called Brexit, a blend word of “British exit”.
June 1979
First European elections
The Parliament has three main roles: legislative, budgetary, and supervisory. The Parliament passes EU laws, together with the Council of the EU, based on European Commission proposals. It also decides on international agreements, enlargements, and reviews the Commission’s work program and asks it to propose legislation. European MPs are elected every five years by citizens of the EU member states. The Parliament is located in Strasbourg, France, but also has offices in Brussels and Luxembourg. The current President of the European Parliament is Roberta Metsola.
Maastricht Treaty
The Treaty on European Union (TEU), also known as the Maastricht Treaty, was signed on February 7, 1992, in Maastricht, Netherlands. The treaty had a profound impact on European integration, paving the way for the creation of the European Union and the euro currency. The TEU established the EU as a political and economic union, with a common foreign and security policy, cooperation in justice and home affairs. The treaty also introduced the concept of European citizenship, allowing citizens to reside in and move freely between member states.
12 stars in the E.U. flag
The flag of the European Union features a circle of 12 gold stars on a blue background. The stars symbolize the ideals of unity, solidarity, and harmony among the people of Europe. The number of stars has nothing to do with the number of member countries, though the circle is a symbol of unity. The flag symbolizes both the European Union and, more broadly, the identity and unity of Europe.
Schengen Agreement
On June 19, 1990, the Schengen Agreement was signed. The agreement is named after the town of Schengen in Luxembourg, where it was signed by representatives of five of the ten member states of the then European Economic Community. The Schengen Agreement proposed measures intended to gradually abolish border checks at the signatories’ common borders. The Schengen Agreement has had a profound impact on European citizens, promoting greater freedom of movement among millions of citizens of the Member States. It has made it easier for businesses to operate across borders, leading to increased trade and economic growth.
In 1972, the Council of Europe adopted Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” theme as its anthem, and later in 1985, it was also adopted by the European Union. The European Anthem symbolizes not only the European Union but also Europe in a wider sense. It expresses the European ideals of freedom, peace, and solidarity in the universal language of music. The European Anthem is not intended to replace the national anthems of the EU countries but rather to celebrate the values they share. The anthem is played at official ceremonies involving the European Union and generally at all sorts of events with a European character.
European Commission
The European Commission was established in 1958. It is located in Brussels, Belgium. The Commission’s role is to promote the general interest of the EU by proposing and enforcing legislation as well as by implementing policies and the EU budget. The President of the European Commission is Ursula von der Leyen.
European Economic Community
On March 25, 1957, six European countries signed, in Rome, the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community (EEC). The EEC aimed to create a common market for goods, services, capital, and labor among its member states, with the goal of promoting economic growth, employment, and higher living standards.
Do all countries in E.U. use euro as their currency?
As of 2023, there are 27 member states of the European Union, but only 19 of them use the Euro as their official currency. The countries that use the Euro are: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain. The countries that do not use the Euro are: Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Sweden.
European Coal and Steel Community
The Treaty of Paris established the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) to organize the free movement of coal and steel and to free up access to sources of production. The ECSC aimed to contribute to economic expansion, employment, and better living standards through the common market for coal and steel. The treaty introduced the free movement of products without taxes and prohibited discriminatory measures or practices. The treaty established a High Authority, an Assembly, a Council of Ministers, and a Court of Justice.