1. European Union May 9, 2011 Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

2. Ambassador João Vale de Almeida with President Barack Obama

3. History of the European Union Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

4. The Original Purpose of the EU To secure peace between former enemies By controlling the production of coal and steel How? Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

5. Key Milestones 1951 ECSC Treaty of Rome Internal Market 1957 1985 Production of coal and steel put under control of a High Authority Creation of the EEC and establishment of the common market Freedom of movement of goods, services, persons and capital Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

6. Key Milestones 1986 1989 1993 Single European Act Fall of the Berlin Wall Maastricht Treaty First major revision of the Rome Treaty: Single Market and European Political Cooperation Reunification of Germany and democratisation of Eastern Europe Creation of the European Union and the pillar structure Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

7. The Treaty of Lisbon - Entered into force in December 2009 Key improvements: - Amends current treaties without replacing them Efficiency Visibility on the Global Stage Democracy and Transparency Rights and Values Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

8. The EU Today The ECSC in 1957 6 countries 4 languages 174 million people 174 million people 500 million people 27 countries23 languages Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

9. 30% The EU Today 60% World GDP World Official Development Aid 7.5% World Population

10. History of Enlargements Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

11. Economic and Monetary Union and the Euro Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

12. History of the EMU The Euro is the single currency of the EU, introduced in 1999 It has become an attractive world currency like the US dollar Today 17 of the 27 countries use it Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

13. The European Central Bank Ensures price stability Works independently from governments Controls money supply and decides interest rates Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

14. Major EU Institutions European Commission Council of the European Union European Parliament European Council

15. European Commission Executive Arm of the EU 27 independent members, one from each EU country Proposes new legislation Represents the EU on the international stage Composition Functions Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso

16. European Parliament Voice of the People 736 MEPs from all member states Decides on EU legislation together with CoEU Democratic supervision of all the EU’s work Composition Functions

17. Council of the European Union Voice of the Member States One minister from each member state Decides on EU legislation together with parliament Manages common foreign and security policy Composition Functions Council President Herman Van Rompuy

18. The EU-US Relationship Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

19. Shared Values Confronting global challenges, including security and non-proliferation Advancing strategic cooperation on energy security, climate change and sustainable development Promoting peace, human rights and democracy worldwide Fostering prosperity and opportunity Natural Partners

20. Comparative Statistics 501 million 310 million US$ 14.8 trillion US$ 14.3 trillion 1.8 mil sq miles 3.5 mil sq miles Population AreaGDP

21. Delegation of the European Union to the United States www.eurunion.org | www.facebook.com/EUintheUS | www.twitter.com/EUintheUS

22. Inauguration of new EU Delegation to the USA September 2010