European Union

The EU is a common economic area with the same laws: EU people can move and trade in other EU countries.

• True

• False

How many countries are there in the EU?

How many countries use the euro?

The EU is a ... of EU member countries.

Why was the EU created?

• After World War II, the countries in Europe wanted to live peacefully

  together and help one another.

• After World War II, the countries in Europe needed a lot of coal and steel for

  reconstruction.

• To travel from one country to the other without

  a passport or an ID.

• To have one common currency, the euro.

What are the 6 founding members of the EU?

• Italy, France, Germany, and Benelux

• Spain, France, Italy, and Benelux

• Portugal, UK, Germany, Austria, France, Italy

• Austria, France, Germany, and Benelux

When was the EU born?

• 1951 - Treaty of Paris

• 1957 - Treaty of Rome

• 1993 - Treaty of Maastricht

• 1990 - Schengen Agreement

What was the first name of the EU (1957)?

What treaty changed the name from EEC to EU in 1993?

In 1990, 22 member countries of the EU opened their borders to each other thanks to the: