It draws up proposals for new laws and spends EU funds.
European Comission
What is the European Union?
The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union between 27 European countries.
What is the collective name given to countries that are using the euro
Eurozone
What is the population in Spain?
More than 46 million
The European Council and the Council of the EU are located in
Brussels
How many countries were the forming members of the EU?
Six. France, Belgium, West Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
How many people live in Europe?
About 739 million
This institution is the highest court in the EU
Court of Justice of the EU
TRUE OR FALSE. Having different currencies is one of the steps towards a single market.
FALSE. A single currency
What are the functions of the Council of the EU?
It passes laws, approves budgets and signs agreements with non-EU countries.
It discusses the political direction and strategy of the EU but has no powers to make laws.
European Council
It is the legislative body of the EU.
Council of the EU
How many people live inside the EU?
Around 500 million
A market with no borders where a single currency is used
Single market
TRUE OR FALSE. A single market is more competitive because all companies are subject to different trading rules and standards.
FALSE. A single market is more competitive because all companies are subject to THE SAME trading rules and standards.
Functions of European Parliament
It debates and passes laws and shares budgeting decisions with the Council of the EU.
Spain adopted the euro in _____
2002
Which country was the last to join the EU?
Croatia
Europe is an ageing continent. Why?
The birth rate is low (there are fewer new babies born) and life expectancy is increasing.
TRUE OR FALSE. The euro is used in 19 of the EU member states as their currency
TRUE
Why is the European population growing?
Due to migratory movements.
The Treaty of Maastrich was signed in ______ and the EEU became the EU.
1993
What is the European Parliament?
It is the legislative body of the EU. Its members are directly elected by EU citizens.