1. European Union
VOŠ – 2. ročník – 2. semestr

2. Characteristics of the EU
political and economic organization established to encourage trade and friendly relations between its member countries
a supranational and intergovernmental union of 27 independent states
a single market with a common trade policy, a common agricultural, fisheries and regional policy
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3. History of the EU
1951 Treaty of Paris - formation of the European Coal and Steel Community
1957 Treaty of Rome - the first full customs union - the European Economic Community
1992 The Maastricht Treaty - Treaty on European Union
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4. EU member states
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5. EU flag, anthem, currency
the number of stars has nothing
to do with the number of Member States
there are twelve stars because the
number twelve is traditionally the symbol of perfection, completeness and unity
the European Union anthem is
Ode to Joy
1992 the Euro became a single European currency in 12 countries
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6. Policies of the EU Agriculture and fisheries Sustainable development
EU foreign policy
Justice and home affairs
Economic and social affairs
EU enlargement
On the internet find some details to
the above mentioned items.
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7. Governing bodies European Commission Council of the European Union
composed of one member from each state (currently 27) and is responsible for drafting all proposed laws
Council of the European Union
composed of the national ministers, legislative branch
European Parliament
composed of officials directly elected by the citizens of the EU member states
European Central Bank
European Court of Justice
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8. EU and the USA
US initially supported the development of the European Community and ensured the defence through NATO
recently there has been friction between the United States and the modern European Union, for example over the Iraq war
The EU and the US are each other's main trading partners, they have the largest bilateral trade relationship in the world, they are the largest players in global trade, but they are rivals as well
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9. Future isues Citizens‘ rights Ensuring freedom, security and justice
Job creation
Regional development
Environmental protection
Enlargement of the EU
Go to the following website to learn more about EU:
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10. Discussion
Why is it good for you to live in the EU? Think about the following items: work, study, travelling, business.
Which European countries have you already visited, what did you like about them?
Would you like to visit Brussels – the EU capital? What would you like to see there?
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11. Listening Nationality
Would you like to move to another European country? Why? Why not?
Which country would you choose?
Do you feel to be a citizen of the Czech Republic or Europe?
Are your chances for good education, job or the level of human rights the same as in other EU states?
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12. Listening Immigration
Do we have problems with emigration in the Czech Republic/EU?
Multiculturalism
EU is a good example of a multicultural society, are you interested in other European countries and their culture?
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13. Europass
Go to the following webpage and read about Europass:
What parts does it have What can you use it for?
Fill in the CV: CV Template
What languages are important when you seek a job in the EU?
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14. Imagine the following situation:
Your face book friend from Nigeria is going to move to Europe and is choosing a country to live in. Try to persuade him that the Czech Republic is a good choice. Act out a dialogue. The following item may help you.
Location, economy, job opportunities, culture, sights, political system, human rights, racism, travelling, languages
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15. Resources Economy in English, M. Kalina a kolektiv:, VŠE Praha 1998
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