the european union. major themes: what does the eu help us teach? interdependence and cooperation...
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The European Union
The European Union
Major Themes:What does the EU help us teach?Interdependence and CooperationNationalism, Language and IdentityDiversity, Multiculturalism and ImmigrationEnlargement of countries who are members to the EU and political unification; much like that of the US)
Major Themes:What does the EU help us teach?Interdependence- mutually dependent; depending on each other
Multiculturalism- the policy or practice of giving equal attention or representation to the cultural needs and contributions of all the groups in a society
Interdependence and CooperationEuropean Union is the most successful example in world history of countries working together to solve common problems
EU countries are interdependent. They face common challenges that none can solve alone such as: Environmental issuesEconomic GlobalizationDefense and SecurityNationalism, Language, IdentityNationalism was discredited by WWII after the abuses witnessed
But languages and identities still remain nationalNationalism, Language, Identity
23 Official LanguagesMajor EU AchievementsPeaceEnlargementInternal marketThe EuroEnvironmental Policy
..and many moreFrom war to peace
From the rubble of Dresden to the Love Parade in BerlinFrom warCenturies of warfare culminating in:WWI over 15 million casualtiesWWII over 50 million casualties, including 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust
to peaceOn Bastille Day 1994, a German battalion marched down the Champs-Elyses and they were invited!
War between France and Germany is now unthinkable
EU is moving toward a common defense policy
EU Enlargement: Membership in the EU went from 6 countries to 28
EnlargementEnlargement of the EU helped spread and stabilize democracy across Europe
And brought prosperity to ailing economies
Internal Market
TravelCommunicationsInvestmentEducationRetirement in the sun
Free TradeInternal MarketMarket power: The EU has the worlds largest market and is Americas biggest trading partner
Businesses benefit
Consumers benefit
Economic performance improves
From many currencies.
to one: the Euro
Environmental PolicyEU has become world leader on environmental policy
EU has spread high environmental standards across Europe- Climate Change Policy- REACH Chemicals lawAutomobile recyclingEurope as model?We mostly hear bad news about EuropeBut European Model is attractive to many around the worldLess militaristic foreign policyStronger support for environmental protectionMore social securityCan it be sustained?
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