European Union VOŠ – 2. ročník – 2. semestr

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 ©Lenka Lexová

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 ©Lenka Lexová

EU member states ©Lenka Lexová

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 ©Lenka Lexová

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. ©Lenka Lexová

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 ©Lenka Lexová

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 ©Lenka Lexová

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: http://europa.eu/pol/index_en.htm ©Lenka Lexová

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? ©Lenka Lexová

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? ©Lenka Lexová

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? ©Lenka Lexová

Europass Go to the following webpage and read about Europass: http://www.europass.cz/ 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? ©Lenka Lexová

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 ©Lenka Lexová

Resources Economy in English, M. Kalina a kolektiv:, VŠE Praha 1998 www.wikipedia.org http://www.listenaminute.com/ http://www.europass.cz/ http://europa.eu/pol/index_en.htm ©Lenka Lexová