Understanding EU Treaties and Proposed Changes

What is the primary purpose of an EU treaty?

• To establish trade agreements with non-EU countries

• To regulate the internal market of each member state

• To set binding agreements between EU member countries

• To ban specific products within the EU

Which treaty was crucial for preparing the European Monetary Union?

• The Lisbon Treaty

• The Maastricht Treaty

• The Brussels Treaty

• The Treaty of Rome

What is one of the main goals of the proposed treaty changes by the European Parliament?

• To increase the number of EU member states

• To allow member states to veto any EU decision

• To make the EU more democratic by reforming voting procedures

• To reduce the power of the European Parliament

What is a potential risk of allowing EU-wide referendums?

• It might polarize the EU around a single topic

• It would increase the power of the European Commission

• It could lead to a decrease in voter turnout

• It could result in fewer member states joining the EU

What is the role of a convention in the treaty change process?

• To negotiate trade agreements with non-EU countries

• To veto any proposed treaty changes

• To discuss and propose treaty changes to the intergovernmental conference

• To finalize and implement the treaty changes