The+European+Union

Pd. 1 editors: Molly and Stevi

1. Explain the general information regarding the subject. (The who, what, where, when, and why)

The European Union is an econoical as well as political community consisting of 27 member states within Europe. They are as follows; Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The EU was established in 1953, with 500 miliion citizens on board. The EU was created to develop marketing through the standardized system of laws which guarantee a freedom of movement of goods, people, capital, and services. These laws apply within all member states.

3. What impact did this event have on European history in the long run? In other words, how did this event change European history?

The European Union has made Europe a more close nit, but free at the same time, region. Because of developing a single market and laws that all member states go by, it is easier for everything from people to money to pass all throughout Europe. Since all members of the EU use the euro as the main currency Europe in the long run has become more prosperous. The formation of the European Union has also greatly strengthened foreign policy in Europe.

4. What impact did this event have on the world?

The European Union not only strengthened trade with the world, they also set a good example for successful political and economic systems throughout the world. The EU also helped with reforming former Communist countries in Eastern Europe.