1. European Union

2. Created for Peace Member nations rely on each other Economic unity
specialization

3. Economic Boost GDP’s went up by an average of 12%
Free movement and trade

4. Benefits *Common Currency Easy immigration Easy trade
Barriers to trade destroyed

5. Downside Fear immigrants take jobs Subject to EU laws
Economic downturn of one can effect all

6. Brexit Britain voted in a referendum to leave the EU
Prime minister resigned
Pound went from
£1 =$1.60 to
£1 = $1.18

7. Brexit Most people though it would not pass Others were racist
Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to stay

8. Scotland Independence?
55% no, 45% yes in 2014 vote
Tides turn due to Brexit
Scotland wants to stay in EU

10. Netherland election Nationalist candidate looses to centrist
Will stay in EU

11. French elections
Nationalist vs Centrist
Leave EU vs Stay