1. The European Union Aims 1.To understand why and how the EU began 2.To learn the original basis of the EU 3.To learn about the current aims of the EU

2. World War 1 and World War 2 Unite France and Germany Economic basis The Treaty of Rome 1957

3. 1951: The European Coal and Steel Community is established 1957: The Treaty of Rome establishes a common market 1973: develops its common policies 1993: The Treaty of Maastricht establishes the European Union 2002: Euro notes and coins are introduced Add these dates onto your timeline / key on your map of Europe

4. The flags of the EU

5. Europe’s mission in the 21st century is to: provide peace, prosperity and stability overcome the divisions on the continent ensure that its people can live in safety promote balanced economic and social development meet the challenges of globalisation and preserve the diversity of the peoples of Europe uphold the values that Europeans share, such as sustainable development and a sound environment, respect for human rights and the social market economy.

6. But why be a member? 1. To reduce conflict 2. Improve standards of living and working 3. Improve trade 4. Giving poorer European countries a chance 5. Bring Europeans closer and make movement easier 6. Same laws and regulations 7. Create the Euro

7. Where next? Candidates: Turkey; Croatia and, Macedonia. The EU currently has maximum members at 27.