Background to European integration Flashcards
(12 cards)
why did European integration begin after WW2?
- To rebuild Europe
- prevent future wars,
- share power (federal Europe)
- stand against the USSR
what was the goal of a federal Europe?
to stop any single nation from becoming too dominant
what was the European Economic community?
- 1957
- an agreement to increase trade and cooperation between the 6 original members
what were the key reasons for EU integration since the 1980s
- compete in a globalised world
- ensure peace and help ex communist states
- joint response to crisis
what was the European Coal and Steel Community?
- 1951
- a group of 6 states to manage coal and steel together
- eg France, Italy, Belgium
what happened in 1993
the EU was formally creates- 27 members as of 2024
what is the EUs main economic aim
promote financial stability and increase trade to reduce conflict
what are the EUs key security roles
- fight terrorism
- combat human trafficking
- coordinate policing via Europol
is the EU a military alliance
no, military defence is the job of NATO
what is the idea of a United States of Europe?
a fully unified Europe, like the USA- but its controversial die to cultural and national differences
what countries are hoping to join the EU
- Turkey
- serbia
what further expansion is suggested about the EU
that is still has room to grow and expand its global influence
