1. European Union

2. Began after WW2 ended to bring countries together and avoid future fighting

3. European countries pay a membership to be a part of the union
With the membership they get to:
1. Share borders – you don’t need a passport to travel from one country to another
2. Use the same currency (money) called the “euro”

4. Using the same money and not having to have a passport makes traveling much easier
Trade is easier – businesses can make more money working with other businesses in the European Union, removed trade barriers

5. European Parliament
European Council
Council of the European Union
European Central Bank
European Commission
Court of Justice of the European Union
European Court of Auditors