© boardworks ltd 2012 1 of 8 europe – who decides? part 1

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Europe – who decides?Part 1


Learning Objectives

What is the European Union?

Why was the European Union formed?

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This is the flag of the European Union.But what is the European Union? What does it do?

Around the flag, add all the words and ideas that you associate with the European Union.



As well as being a UK citizen, you are also a citizen of the European Union (EU).

The European Union is made up of twenty-seven European countries, whose governments work together with the aim of becoming safer, and politically and economically stronger.

The EU was formed in the aftermath of the Second World War, when European countries took stock of the damage done, and vowed to join together to prevent such killing and destruction ever happening again.

The twelve stars of the flag symbolize the ideals of unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe.


Who is in the European Union?


A brief history of the European Union


Conditions for EU membership


What is the point of the EU?

Countries which belong to the EU have to follow certain rules, and contribute money to the EU. In return, they get certain benefits. As an EU citizen, you are entitled to a number of rights. Do you know what these rights are?

By becoming part of a larger group, European countries can offer each other protection and support, and can trademore easily with one another.

travel freely between countries in the EUlive, study, work and retire in any EU member statevote and stand in European elections.

All citizens of the European Union are entitled to:

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