European Union

• Which countries are members of the European Union? More than 25

• Why did the European Union form? To encourage trade within Europe

• What thinks changed when the European Union formed? EU built a strong relationship between its members.

• What are the positives of the European Union? Improved trade, higher standard of living, improvement of environment, work access to member countries, and human rights protection

• How do the nations of Europe now relate to each other economically? No tariffs between member countries

• How did the nations of Europe relate to each other, politically, before the formation? Separately

• How do the nations of Europe now relate to each other in military defense? The countries ensure the safety and security of member nations.

• How did they relate before in military defense? Separately

• What is the Euro and what is its purpose? Single currency used by EU nations. It makes trade easier and less costly.