1. The European Union

2. I. INTRODUCTION 28 510 1st 30 55 7 million Member States 1st economy
in the world
Combined population of
EU Member States 30
Percent of
global GDP 55 7
Percent of combined
worldwide Official
Development Assistance
Percent of world’s
population

3. The European Union Europe: Over 500 million people 28 countries
24 official languages

4. The EU symbols The motto: United in diversity
The EU anthem: Ode to Joy
Motto: ‘United in diversity’ – the EU countries are committed to peace and prosperity while respecting Europe's different cultures and languages
Anthem: ‘Ode to Joy’ by Ludwig van Beethoven. The poem "Ode to Joy" expresses Schiller's idealistic vision of the human race becoming brothers - a vision Beethoven shared. In 1972, the Council of Europe adopted Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" theme as its anthem. In 1985, it was adopted by EU leaders as the official anthem of the European Union. There are no words to the anthem; it consists of music only. In the universal language of music, this anthem expresses the European ideals of freedom, peace and solidarity.
Euro: The euro is the most tangible proof of European integration – the common currency in 19 out of 28 EU countries and used by some million people every day. The euro was launched on 1 January Banknotes and coins were introduced on 1 January The benefits of the common currency are immediately obvious to anyone travelling abroad or shopping online on websites based in another EU country.
Flag: The European flag symbolises both the European Union and, more broadly, the identity and unity of Europe.
It features a circle of 12 gold stars on a blue background. They stand for the ideals of unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe.
The number of stars has nothing to do with the number of member countries, though the circle is a symbol of unity.
9 May: 9 May celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historical 'Schuman declaration'. At a speech in Paris in 1950, Robert Schuman, the then French foreign minister, set out his idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe, which would make war between Europe’s nations unthinkable.
The euro
The EU flag
The EU day: 9 May

5. 24 official languages Български Čeština dansk Deutsch eesti keel
Ελληνικά
English
español
français
Gaeilge
hrvatski
Italiano
latviešu valoda
lietuvių kalba
magyar
Malti
Nederlands
polski
português
Română
slovenčina
slovenščina
suomi
svenska

6. The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
Binding for all the EU's activities
54 articles under 6 titles:
Dignity
Freedoms
Equality
Solidarity
Citizen's Rights
Justice

7. United in diversity by common values
The Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, liberty, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights.
Freedom of speech
Freedom of the press
Freedom of religion
Freedom of association
Gender equality
Protection of minorities
Against the death penalty
Protection of the environment

8. The European Union in brief
Member States
28 sovereign and independent states that pooled some of their sovereignty in order to gain strength and unity from their cooperation.
The EU institutions take in charge the decision-making power the Member States delegate.
The EU is in between a fully federal system (ex. US) and an intergovernmental cooperation system (ex. UN).
EU Achievements
A single and unified market for goods and services around the EU.
Freedom of movement for all EU citizens as part of the Schengen Area.
The establishment of the euro zone - a single currency shared by 19 Member States of the EU.
Largest supplier of development and humanitarian aid programmes in the world.
The European Union is a unique institution where Member States voluntarily cede national sovereignty in many areas to carry out common policies and governance in order to gain strength and the benefits from cooperation.
Single market: The Single Market refers to the EU as one territory without any internal borders or other regulatory obstacles to the free movement of goods and services. A functioning Single Market stimulates competition and trade, improves efficiency, raises quality, and helps cut prices. The European Single Market is one of the EU’s greatest achievements. It has fuelled economic growth and made the everyday life of European businesses and consumers easier. (SM of goods, SM of services, Digital SM, etc.)
Euro: The euro is the most tangible proof of European integration – the common currency in 19 out of 28 EU countries and used by some million people every day. The euro was launched on 1 January Banknotes and coins were introduced on 1 January The benefits of the common currency are immediately obvious to anyone travelling abroad or shopping online on websites based in another EU country.
6 countries non-EU use the euro: Vatican, San Marino, Monaco, Andorra, Montenegro and Kosovo.
Schengen area: 26 members (22 from the EU, 4 non-EU (Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Lichtenstein). 3 microstates are de facto members because they do not have borders (Monaco, Vatican and San Marino). 2 EU MS are not in the Schengen area: UK and Ireland. 4 EU MS are working on implementing the Schengen area rules to be full members: Cyprus, Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania.
The EU has exclusive competences in:
-Customs Union
-Competition rules
-Monetary policy for the Eurozone
-Conservation of marine biology
-Concluding international agreements

9. The Founders Konrad ADENAUER Robert SCHUMAN Winston CHURCHILL Alcide
DE GASPERI
Jean
MONNET

10. The EU was founded one step at a time
History of the EU
The EU was founded one step at a time
The Treaty of Paris [1951]: Established the European Coal and Steel Community.
The Treaties of Rome [1957]: Established the European Economic Community (EEC) and the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom).
The Single European Act (SEA) [1986]: Amended the EEC Treaty and paved the way for completing the single market.
The Treaty of the European Union (TEU) – Treaty of Maastricht [1992]: Established the European Union, gave the Parliament more say in decision-making and added new policy areas of cooperation.
The Treaty of Amsterdam [1997]: Amended previous treaties.
The Treaty of Nice [2001]: Streamlined the EU institutional system ahead of the wave of new Member States in 2004, so that it could continue to work effectively.
The Treaty of Lisbon [2007]: Simplified working methods and voting rules, created a President of the European Council and introduced new structures to the EU. The latest treaty also introduced the High Representative and Vice President position, held by Federica Mogherini.

11. Enlargements : the founding members
ICELAND
1951
Founding Members
Belgium
France
Germany
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
FINLAND
NORWAY
SWEDEN
ESTONIA
DENMARK
LATVIA
IRELAND
LITHUANIA
UNITED
KINGDOM
NETHERLAND
POLAND
BELGIUM
GERMANY
LUXEMBOURG
CZECH REPUBLIC
1952: Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands
1973: UK, Ireland, Denmark
1981: Greece
1986: Spain, Portugal
1995: Sweden, Finland, Austria
2004: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia
2007: Romania, Bulgaria
2013: Croatia
In 1992 : Criteria set for a country to join the EU
democracy and rule of law
functioning market economy
ability to implement EU laws (and accepting and promoting EU values)
FRANCE
SLOVAKIA
SWITZERLAND
AUSTRIA
HUNGARY
SLOVENIA
ROMANIA
CROATIA
ITALY
SERBIA
PORTUGAL
BOSNIA-HR
SPAIN
MONTENEGRO
BULGARIA
FYROM
ALBANIA
TURKEY
GREECE
CYPRUS
MALTA

12. Enlargement I 1973 Denmark Ireland United Kingdom
ICELAND
1973
Denmark
Ireland
United Kingdom
FINLAND
NORWAY
SWEDEN
ESTONIA
DENMARK
LATVIA
IRELAND
LITHUANIA
UNITED
KINGDOM
NETHERLAND
POLAND
BELGIUM
GERMANY
LUXEMBOURG
CZECH REPUBLIC
1952: Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands
1973: UK, Ireland, Denmark
1981: Greece
1986: Spain, Portugal
1995: Sweden, Finland, Austria
2004: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia
2007: Romania, Bulgaria
2013: Croatia
In 1992 : Criteria set for a country to join the EU
democracy and rule of law
functioning market economy
ability to implement EU laws (and accepting and promoting EU values)
FRANCE
SLOVAKIA
SWITZERLAND
AUSTRIA
HUNGARY
SLOVENIA
ROMANIA
CROATIA
ITALY
SERBIA
PORTUGAL
BOSNIA-HR
SPAIN
MONTENEGRO
BULGARIA
FYROM
ALBANIA
TURKEY
GREECE
CYPRUS
MALTA

13. Enlargement II
ICELAND
1981
Greece
FINLAND
NORWAY
SWEDEN
ESTONIA
DENMARK
LATVIA
IRELAND
LITHUANIA
UNITED
KINGDOM
NETHERLAND
POLAND
BELGIUM
GERMANY
LUXEMBOURG
CZECH REPUBLIC
1952: Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands
1973: UK, Ireland, Denmark
1981: Greece
1986: Spain, Portugal
1995: Sweden, Finland, Austria
2004: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia
2007: Romania, Bulgaria
2013: Croatia
In 1992 : Criteria set for a country to join the EU
democracy and rule of law
functioning market economy
ability to implement EU laws (and accepting and promoting EU values)
FRANCE
SLOVAKIA
SWITZERLAND
AUSTRIA
HUNGARY
SLOVENIA
ROMANIA
CROATIA
ITALY
SERBIA
PORTUGAL
BOSNIA-HR
SPAIN
MONTENEGRO
BULGARIA
FYROM
ALBANIA
TURKEY
GREECE
CYPRUS
MALTA

14. Enlargement III 1986 Portugal Spain
ICELAND
1986
Portugal
Spain
FINLAND
NORWAY
SWEDEN
ESTONIA
DENMARK
LATVIA
IRELAND
LITHUANIA
UNITED
KINGDOM
NETHERLAND
POLAND
BELGIUM
GERMANY
LUXEMBOURG
CZECH REPUBLIC
1952: Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands
1973: UK, Ireland, Denmark
1981: Greece
1986: Spain, Portugal
1995: Sweden, Finland, Austria
2004: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia
2007: Romania, Bulgaria
2013: Croatia
In 1992 : Criteria set for a country to join the EU
democracy and rule of law
functioning market economy
ability to implement EU laws (and accepting and promoting EU values)
FRANCE
SLOVAKIA
SWITZERLAND
AUSTRIA
HUNGARY
SLOVENIA
ROMANIA
CROATIA
PORTUGAL
ITALY
SERBIA
BOSNIA-HR
SPAIN
MONTENEGRO
BULGARIA
FYROM
ALBANIA
TURKEY
GREECE
CYPRUS
MALTA

15. Enlargements IV 1995 Austria Finland Sweden
ICELAND
1995
Austria
Finland
Sweden
FINLAND
NORWAY
SWEDEN
ESTONIA
DENMARK
LATVIA
IRELAND
LITHUANIA
UNITED
KINGDOM
NETHERLAND
POLAND
BELGIUM
GERMANY
LUXEMBOURG
CZECH REPUBLIC
1952: Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands
1973: UK, Ireland, Denmark
1981: Greece
1986: Spain, Portugal
1995: Sweden, Finland, Austria
2004: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia
2007: Romania, Bulgaria
2013: Croatia
In 1992 : Criteria set for a country to join the EU
democracy and rule of law
functioning market economy
ability to implement EU laws (and accepting and promoting EU values)
FRANCE
SLOVAKIA
SWITZERLAND
AUSTRIA
HUNGARY
SLOVENIA
ROMANIA
CROATIA
PORTUGAL
ITALY
SERBIA
BOSNIA-HR
SPAIN
MONTENEGRO
BULGARIA
FYROM
ALBANIA
TURKEY
GREECE
CYPRUS
MALTA

16. Enlargements V 2004 Cyprus Czech Republic Estonia Hungary Latvia
ICELAND
2004
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Estonia
Hungary
Latvia
Lithuania
Malta
Poland
Slovakia
Slovenia
FINLAND
NORWAY
SWEDEN
ESTONIA
DENMARK
LATVIA
IRELAND
LITHUANIA
UNITED
KINGDOM
NETHERLAND
POLAND
BELGIUM
GERMANY
LUXEMBOURG
CZECH REPUBLIC
1952: Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands
1973: UK, Ireland, Denmark
1981: Greece
1986: Spain, Portugal
1995: Sweden, Finland, Austria
2004: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia
2007: Romania, Bulgaria
2013: Croatia
In 1992 : Criteria set for a country to join the EU
democracy and rule of law
functioning market economy
ability to implement EU laws (and accepting and promoting EU values)
FRANCE
SLOVAKIA
SWITZERLAND
AUSTRIA
HUNGARY
SLOVENIA
ROMANIA
CROATIA
PORTUGAL
ITALY
SERBIA
BOSNIA-HR
SPAIN
MONTENEGRO
BULGARIA
FYROM
ALBANIA
TURKEY
GREECE
CYPRUS
MALTA

17. Enlargements VI 2007 Bulgaria Romania
ICELAND
2007
Bulgaria
Romania
FINLAND
NORWAY
SWEDEN
ESTONIA
DENMARK
LATVIA
IRELAND
LITHUANIA
UNITED
KINGDOM
NETHERLAND
POLAND
BELGIUM
GERMANY
LUXEMBOURG
CZECH REPUBLIC
1952: Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands
1973: UK, Ireland, Denmark
1981: Greece
1986: Spain, Portugal
1995: Sweden, Finland, Austria
2004: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia
2007: Romania, Bulgaria
2013: Croatia
In 1992 : Criteria set for a country to join the EU
democracy and rule of law
functioning market economy
ability to implement EU laws (and accepting and promoting EU values)
FRANCE
SLOVAKIA
SWITZERLAND
AUSTRIA
HUNGARY
SLOVENIA
ROMANIA
CROATIA
PORTUGAL
ITALY
SERBIA
BOSNIA-HR
SPAIN
MONTENEGRO
BULGARIA
FYROM
ALBANIA
TURKEY
GREECE
CYPRUS
MALTA

18. Enlargements VII 2013 Croatia
ICELAND
2013
Croatia
FINLAND
NORWAY
SWEDEN
ESTONIA
DENMARK
LATVIA
IRELAND
LITHUANIA
UNITED
KINGDOM
NETHERLAND
POLAND
BELGIUM
GERMANY
LUXEMBOURG
CZECH REPUBLIC
1952: Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands
1973: UK, Ireland, Denmark
1981: Greece
1986: Spain, Portugal
1995: Sweden, Finland, Austria
2004: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia
2007: Romania, Bulgaria
2013: Croatia
In 1992 : Criteria set for a country to join the EU
democracy and rule of law
functioning market economy
ability to implement EU laws (and accepting and promoting EU values)
FRANCE
SLOVAKIA
SWITZERLAND
AUSTRIA
HUNGARY
SLOVENIA
ROMANIA
CROATIA
PORTUGAL
ITALY
SERBIA
BOSNIA-HR
SPAIN
MONTENEGRO
BULGARIA
FYROM
ALBANIA
TURKEY
GREECE
CYPRUS
MALTA

19. Candidate countries and potential candidates
Country
Area
(x 1000 km²)
Population
(millions)
Wealth
(gross domestic product per person)
Status
Albania 28
2.9
7 500
Accepted, not opened yet
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 25
2.1
9 100
Montenegro 14
0.6
10 900
Accepted, still negotiating
Serbia 77
7.2
Turkey
783
76.7
13 800
Bosnia and Herzegovina 51
3.8
7 600
Potential candidate
Kosovo under UN Security Resolution 1244 11
1.8 :
Iceland could be a potential candidate but has not submitted any candidacy to the EU.

20. EU Trade agreements around the world
There are three main types of agreements:
Customs Unions
eliminate customs duties in bilateral trade
establish a joint customs tariff for foreign importers.
2. Association Agreements, Stabilisation Agreements, (Deep and Comprehensive) Free Trade Agreements and Economic Partnership Agreements
remove or reduce customs tariffs in bilateral trade.
3. Partnership and Cooperation Agreements
provide a general framework for bilateral economic relations
leave customs tariffs as they are

21. HOW DOES THE EU WORK?

22. Decision-making at EU level involves various European institutions:
Who makes the decision?
Decision-making at EU level involves various European institutions:
The EU Parliament: represents the EU's citizens and is directly elected by them
The European Council: consists of the Head of State or Government of the EU Member States
The council: represents the governments of the EU Member States
The EU Commission: represents the interests of the EU as a whole.

23. Represents the EU's citizens and is directly elected by them
CLOSE UP: The European Parliament
Represents the EU's citizens and is directly elected by them
Role: Directly elected legislative arm of the EU
Members: 751 Members of the European Parliament (MEP)
Location: Strasbourg (France), Brussels (Belgium), Luxembourg city (Luxembourg)
President: Antonio Tajani
Seats allocated among the Member States on the basis of their share of the EU population (Germany 96, and Luxembourg and Malta 6.
Most MEPs are associated with a national political party in their home country. In the EP, the national parties group into EU-wide political groupings and most MEPs belong to one of these.
Different political groups in the EP:
EPP: European People’s Party – Christian Democrats. 217seats
S&D: Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats. 189 seats
ECR: European Conservatives and Reformists. 74 seats
ALDE: Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe. 68 seats
EUL/NGL: European United Left-Nordic Green Left. 52 seats.
Greens/EFA: Greens/European Free Alliance. 51 seats.
EFDD: Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy. 42 seats.
ENF: Europe of Nations and Freedom. 40 seats.
NI: Non-attached MEPs. 18 seats.

24. Consists of the Head of State or Government of the EU Member States
CLOSE UP: The European Council
Consists of the Head of State or Government of the EU Member States
Role: Defines political direction and priorities.
Members: heads of state or Government from each Member States, the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission.
Location: Brussels (Belgium)
President: Donald Tusk
It represents the highest level of political cooperation between Member States. At their meetings, the leaders decide by consensus on the overall direction and priorities of the Union.
The European Council does not adopt legislation.
/!\ confusion between councils: which is which?
The European Council: This means the Heads of State or Government (i.e. Presidents and/or Prime Ministers) of all the EU Member States, together with its President and the President of the European Commission. It is the highest level of policymaking body in the European Union, which is why its meetings are often called ‘summits’.
The Council: also known as the Council of Ministers, this institution consists of government ministers from all the EU Member States, the Council meets regularly to take detailed decisions and to pass European laws.
The Council of Europe: This is not an EU institution at all. It is an intergovernmental organisation which aims to protect human rights, democracy ad the rule of law. It is now composed of 47 Member States, including all EU Member States. Its HQ is in Strasbourg, France.

25. Represents the governments of the EU Member States
CLOSE UP: The Council
Represents the governments of the EU Member States
Role: Deciding on policies and adopting legislation.
Members: One minister from each Member States.
Location: Brussels (Belgium), and Luxembourg City (Luxembourg)
President: The Presidency changes every 6 months between the Member States. From 1 January 2017 until 30 June 2017, Malta is Presiding the Council.
Which ministers attend which Council meeting depends on the subject on the agenda. If, for example, the Council is to discuss environment, all the environment Ministers from each Member States will attend.
/!\ confusion between councils: which is which?
The European Council: This means the Heads of State or Government (i.e. Presidents and/or Prime Ministers) of all the EU Member States, together with its President and the President of the European Commission. It is the highest level of policymaking body in the European Union, which is why its meetings are often called ‘summits’.
The Council: also known as the Council of Ministers, this institution consists of government ministers from all the EU Member States, the Council meets regularly to take detailed decisions and to pass European laws.
The Council of Europe: This is not an EU institution at all. It is an intergovernmental organisation which aims to protect human rights, democracy ad the rule of law. It is now composed of 47 Member States, including all EU Member States. Its HQ is in Strasbourg, France.

26. Represents the interests of the EU as a whole
CLOSE UP: The European Commission
Represents the interests of the EU as a whole
Role: Executive arm of the EU that proposes laws, policies agreement and promotes the Union.
Members: A College of Commissioners, one from each Member States.
Location: Brussels (Belgium)
President: Jean-Claude Juncker
It is the politically independent institution that represents and upholds the interest of the EU as a whole. In many areas, it is the driving force within the EU’s institutional system: it proposes legislation, policies and programmes action and is responsible for implementing the decision of the European Parliament and the Council.
The European Commission has four main roles:
To propose legislation to the Parliament and the Council
To manage and implement EU policies and the budget
To enforce European law (Jointly with the Court of Justice)
To represent the Union around the world

27. To make sure the voice of the EU and its people are heard in the world
EEAS
To make sure the voice of the EU and its people are heard in the world
The EEAS – European External Action Service is the European Union's diplomatic service. It helps the EU's foreign affairs chief – the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy – carry out the Union's Common Foreign and Security Policy.
Head of EEAS: HR/VP Federica Mogherini
The European Commission has four main roles:
To propose legislation to the Parliament and the Council
To manage and implement EU policies and the budget
To enforce European law (Jointly with the Court of Justice)
To represent the Union around the world

28. SOME FIGURES
ABOUT THE EU

29. EU population compared to the rest of the world
Population in millions (2016)

30. EU surface area compared to the rest of the world
Surface area (x 1000 km²)

31. How big are the EU countries?
Surface area (x 1000 km²)

32. How many people live in the EU?
Population in millions (2016) 510 million in total

33. GDP per inhabitant: the spread of wealth
GDP per inhabitant (2016) Index where the average of the 28 EU countries is 100

34. Unemployment rates in the EU
EU focus work on employment
2008 crisis

35. EU’s budget

36. EU’s WORK In the economy For the environment As a global player
EU programmes

37. EU’s WORK In the economy For the environment As a global player
EU programmes

38. The EU is in prime position when it comes to global trade
EU position in world trade
The EU is in prime position when it comes to global trade
The openness of EU’s trade regime has meant that it is the biggest player on the global trading scene and remains a good region to do business with. The EU has achieved a strong position by acting together with one voice on the global stage, rather than with 28 separate trade strategies.
The EU is the largest economy in the world. Although growth is projected to be slow, the EU remains the largest economy in the world with a GDP per head of € for its 500 million consumers.

39. The European economy: stronger together
2008: Worldwide financial crisis starts in the United States.
Coordinated response from European leaders:
Commitment to the euro and to financial stability
New crisis management tools and reforms of rules:
European Stability Mechanism: fund to help countries in extraordinary economic difficulties
New laws for stability of banks
Banking Union: EU-wide supervision of banks and a mechanism to close down failing banks
Better economic governance:
European Semester: annual procedure to coordinate public budgets
Euro+ pact, ‘Fiscal compact treaty’: mutual commitments to sound public finances

40. EU’s WORK In the economy For the environment As a global player
EU programmes

41. The EU has some of the world's highest environmental standards
The EU and the environment
The EU has some of the world's highest environmental standards
Environment policy helps green the EU economy, protect nature, and safeguard the health and quality of life of people living in the EU. Europe is working to safeguard these natural resources and halt the decline of endangered species and habitats. 
The European Union is working on growing sustainably, protecting nature, safeguarding the health of people living in the EU, and fight global challenges (climate change, destruction of some ecosystems, etc.)
One of EU’s programme : Natura It is a network of 26,000 protected natural areas, covering almost 20% of the EU's land mass, where sustainable human activities can coexist with rare and vulnerable species and habitats.

42. EU’s WORK In the economy For the environment As a global player
EU programmes

43. The EU is a key actor in the international stage
The EU as a global power
The EU is a key actor in the international stage
Through the EU Global Strategy, launched by the European External Action Service (EEAS), the EU has become the biggest humanitarian aid provider in the world. Moreover, and under the Common Foreign Security Policy (CFSP), the EU has become a security provider in many regions of the world.
Here are some examples of civilian or military mission undertaken by the EU in the frame of the CFSP.

44. EU’s WORK In the economy For the environment As a global player
EU programmes

45. The EU provides funding for a broad range of projects and programmes
EU programmes
The EU provides funding for a broad range of projects and programmes
The EU funds a lot of programmes and project covering areas such as regional & urban development, employment & social inclusion, agriculture & rural development, maritime & fisheries policies, research & innovation and humanitarian aid.
The best known EU programme is Erasmus+. Erasmus+ is the EU's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. Its budget of €14.7 billion provides opportunities for over 4 million Europeans to study, train gain experience, and volunteers abroad
Another well known programme is Horizon 2020 promoting EU Innovation and Research.

46. EU CHALLENGES Next challenges: Brexit Rise of populism
Rise of unemployment in some countries
Financial situation
Dealing with the US
Migrant
Climate change

47. European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao
The EU office increases knowledge and information about EU policies through public diplomacy efforts, dialogue meetings and development of academic exchanges and people-to-people contacts.
The EU office increases knowledge and information about EU policies through public diplomacy efforts, dialogue meetings and development of academic exchanges and people-to-people contacts.
-Encourage curiosity
-Encourage creativity
-Promote knowledge of diversity and other cultures
-Increase knowledge about the EU and its very diverse cultures

48. Q&A