1. How does cultural diversity impact
THE EUROPEAN UNION
Lesson 3
How does cultural diversity impact
political identity?

2. Symbols of the European Union
The European flag
The European anthem
Ode to Joy
Europe Day
May 9
The motto
United in diversity

4. Windows, Doorways and Bridges on EU Notes symbolize connectedness and openness.

5. EU coins have a common front and nation-specific designs on the reverse.

6. 23 Official Languages

7. EU Interpreters & Translators at Work

8. Europe is a Mix of
Many Ethnicities

9. Study Abroad Programs
Over 2 million young people have studied or pursued personal development in other European countries with support from EU programs.
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10. Study Abroad Programs Comenius: school education
Erasmus Mundus: higher education mobility
Leonardo da Vinci: vocational training
Atlantis: EU-US cooperation in education and training
Youth in Action: voluntary work and non-formal education

11. Free to move
Schengen:
No police or customs checks at borders between most EU countries
Controls strengthened at EU external borders
More cooperation between police from different EU countries
You can buy and bring back any goods for personal use when traveling between EU countries