Europe Flashcards
3 reasons the EU formed
- Recovery from devastation of war.
- Avoiding Future Conflict
- A bulwark against communism
First major treaty of 1952
European Coal and Steel Community
-UK invited but declined.
Treaty of Rome
- 1957
- Creates EEC
- Sets broad goal of a single market
- Sets up harmonization of policies and a common tariff
When did the UK Join the EU?
- In early 1960s Britain wanted in but was blocked by Charles DeGaulle
- In 1972 Agreed to terms to join
- In 1973 Joined with Denmark and Ireland
British Exceptions (European Union)
- Euro
- Justice & Home Affairs issues
- 1992 Social Charter
- Charter of Fundamental Rights
- Not part of passport-free zone
1986 Single European Act
Key element - Fully integrated Common Market by 1992
Four Freedoms
Goods
Services
People
Capital
Treaty that transformed European Community into European Union
1992 Maastricht Treaty
European Commission
Led by 27 commissioners, one from each member state state
Proposes new legislation
European Council
Heads of Government of each member state
European Parliament
720 Members
-Can approve legislation
Can censure the European Commission
Four Key EU Institutions
European Commission
European Council
European Parliament
European Court of Justice
Why was EU hesitant to jump into the EU?
- Sense of Past Glory
- Political Culture Differences
- Short-term practical Politics
Lisbon Treaty
-2009
-Streamlining of system, introduced after failed
attempt at European Constitution.
-Creates President of
European Council
British exceptions (Lisbon Treaty)
–Taxation
–Foreign Policy
–Common Law
–Labor Law
