1. Purpose of the European Union
And the relationship of its members
SS6CG5b. Describe the purpose of the European Union and the relationship between member nations

3. European Union (EU) Has 27 members Purpose: work together to improve
Trade
Education
Farming
Industry

4. Benefits When small countries combine, they have More people
Larger economy EU
U.S.
Land area
1,500,000
3,700,000
Population
500,000,000
305,000,000
GDP
$14 trillion
$13.5 trillion

5. Results
Euro – currency ($$$) of the EU (makes trade between countries easier)
No taxes on goods traded between EU countries (Free-trade zone)
Citizens can move from 1 EU country to another, live and work in any EU country, and even vote in another EU country.

6. CRCT Test Prep Read p. 142 – 143. Answer questions # 368-371 Summary
Why do countries want to be part of the EU?