1. Monika Dušková & Michal Mojžíš
The Europe Union
Monika Dušková & Michal Mojžíš

2. Basics about the EU
Economic and political union of 28 member states that are located primarily in Europe.
Operates through a system of supranational independent institutions and intergovernmental negotiated decisions by the member states.
Politacal centres:
Brussels („Capital“)
Luxembourg
Strasbourg
The largest city – London
The area –  km2
The population – (2012 estimate)
24 official languages
President of the Commission – José Manuel Barroso
President of the European Council – Herman Van Rompuy

3. History of the EU the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)
1952
Inner Six countries: France, Germany, Italy, Benelux (Belgium, Netherland, Luxemburg)
the European Economic Community (EEC) & EUROATOM
1958
the European Community (EC)
ECSC + EEC + EUROATOM
1967
the European Union (EU)
the Maastricht Treaty in 1993
the Treaty of Lisbon
2009
 The latest major amendment to the constitutional basis of the EU

4. Members of the EU Austria (1995) Belgium (1952) Bulgaria (2007)
Croatia (2013)
Cyprus (2004)
Czech Republic (2004)
Denmark (1973)
Estonia (2004)
Finland (1995)
France (1952)
Germany (1952)
Greece (1981)
Hungary (2004)
Ireland (1973)

5. Members of the EU Italy (1952) Latvia (2004) Lithuania (2004)
Luxembourg (1952)
Malta (2004)
Netherlands (1952)
Poland (2004)
Portugal (1986)
Romania (2007)
Slovakia (2004)
Slovenia (2004)
Spain (1986)
Sweden (1995)
United Kingdom (1973)

6. The main goals of the European Union
Monetary Union - a single currency for Europe
Freedom of movement
Education development
Peace keeping
Relaxed border check
Environmental care
More job opportunities

7. Symbols of the EU
the European Union flag: A circle of 12 golden stars on a blue background (symbolizing perfection and unity)
the anthem of the European Union: Ode to Joy by Ludwig van Beethoven (since1972)

8. The Monetary Union
The Euro is the monetary unit of the European Union. It has been in circulation since 1st January The Euro is issued by the European Central Bank (located in Frankfurt, Germany).
Currently, 16 countries use the euro:  Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Portugal,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain
These countries are called The Euro zone (= the area where the euro is used).
The remaining EU members keep thein old currency: Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Denmark, Sweden and the UK.
Advantages:
citizens don't have to change money every time they cross the border
when travelling within the Eurozone
it's easier to compare pricesr with one currency
the Euro is an international currency - it's widely accepted in many places outside the Euro area

9. Structure of the EU - its bodies
The European Commision
the highest administrative body in the EU
propose policy and law for the Council
responsible for day-to-day running of the community
members chosen by the Community governments for 5 years
The Council of the EU
the council of Ministers; represents national govermnets
the most powerful EU body; primary decision - making authority of the EU
The European Parliament
785 members, elected by citizens of the EU for 5 years
little real power apart from checking the work of the council and the commision
corrections, suggestions, changes to laws before passsed by Council
Other EU bodies:
The European Court of Justice
The European Central Bank

10. Benefits of the EU
each Czech resident becomes a EU member = the right to travel, stay or work in any member state
official EU documents are translated also into Czech languages
traffic regulations and health insurance remain the same

11. Thanks for your atention.
Tento projekt byl spolufinancován Evropskou Unií.