European Union History and Policies

The video covers the history of European integration, starting with the expansion of the European Communities in the 1970s and 1980s. It discusses the reforms introduced by Jacques Delors, leading to the Treaty of Maastricht and the establishment of the European Union with its three pillars. The video also explores the EU's expansion in the 1990s, the creation of the Schengen Area, and the types of European treaties. Finally, it details the introduction of the Euro as a common currency.

Which countries joined the European Communities in 1973?

• Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein

• Austria, Sweden, Finland

• United Kingdom, Denmark, Ireland

• Spain, Portugal, Greece

What was the main goal of Jacques Delors as the President of the European Commission?

• To expand the European Union to Asia

• To introduce a common language

• To deepen European integration and introduce a common currency

• To dissolve the European Union

What significant treaty was signed during Jacques Delors' tenure that led to the formation of the European Union?

• Treaty of Rome

• Treaty of Lisbon

• Treaty of Maastricht

• Treaty of Nice

What are the three pillars of the European Union?

• Single Market, European Court of Justice, European Parliament

• European Commission, European Council, European Parliament

• Economic and Monetary Union, European Central Bank, European Court of Auditors

• Economic and Monetary Union, Common Foreign and Security Policy, Justice and Home Affairs

Which countries joined the European Union in 1995?

• Austria, Sweden, Finland

• United Kingdom, Denmark, Ireland

• Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein

• Spain, Portugal, Greece

What was the main reason Norway decided not to join the European Union?

• Desire to maintain fishing rights

• Economic instability

• Political disagreements

• Lack of public support

What is the Schengen Agreement primarily about?

• Economic cooperation

• Military alliance

• Creating a common currency

• Abolishing border controls between member countries

What is a founding treaty in the context of the European Union?

• A treaty that deals with trade agreements

• A treaty that sets the conditions for a country to join the EU

• A treaty that establishes the EU's goals and functioning

• A treaty that modifies existing laws

What was the European Currency Unit (ECU) used for before the introduction of the Euro?

• As a non-monetary unit for accounting purposes

• As a physical currency

• As a unit for cash transactions

• As a currency for trade with non-EU countries

When did the Euro become the official currency for cash transactions in the Eurozone?

• 2002

• 1998

• 2005

• 1995