Unit 6 Lesson 7European Union

Textbook pages 367-371Workbook page 42

Objectives

• Describe the purpose and structure of the European Union.

• Recognize means by which the European Union is attempting to meet its goals.

• Explain ways in which European Union nations maintain their own identities.

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• Purpose:

• Regional Governments:

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• Trade

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• Higher Standard of Living

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• Environment

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• Court of Justice

European Union Goals

• Promote simpler trade

• Reach economic equality among members

• Enjoy higher standard of living

• Protect the environment

• Protect the rights of European Union citizens

European Union Goals• Promote simpler trade

Appoint a Court of JusticeLift border controlsProvide job trainingProvide poorer countries with money for new businessesInstitute the euroImprove educationDevelop recycling and waste management programs across EuropeImprove transportation and communications networksEliminate tariffs within the European UnionImprove housing.

European Union Goals• Reach economic equality among members

Appoint a Court of JusticeLift border controlsProvide job trainingProvide poorer countries with money for new businessesInstitute the euroImprove educationDevelop recycling and waste management programs across EuropeImprove transportation and communications networksEliminate tariffs within the European UnionImprove housing.

European Union Goals• Enjoy higher standards of living

Appoint a Court of JusticeLift border controlsProvide job trainingProvide poorer countries with money for new businessesInstitute the euroImprove educationDevelop recycling and waste management programs across EuropeImprove transportation and communications networksEliminate tariffs within the European UnionImprove housing.

European Union Goals• Protect the environment

Appoint a Court of JusticeLift border controlsProvide job trainingProvide poorer countries with money for new businessesInstitute the euroImprove educationDevelop recycling and waste management programs across EuropeImprove transportation and communications networksEliminate tariffs within the European UnionImprove housing.

European Union Goals• Protect the rights of European Union Citizens

Appoint a Court of JusticeLift border controlsProvide job trainingProvide poorer countries with money for new businessesInstitute the euroImprove educationDevelop recycling and waste management programs across EuropeImprove transportation and communications networksEliminate tariffs within the European UnionImprove housing.