1. The European Union The EU is a unique _______________ and political partnership between 27 counties that together cover much of the continent. It was created in the aftermath of the Second World War. The idea was that countries that trade with one another become economically interdependent and so more likely to avoid _______________. Since then, the EU has developed into a huge single market with the Euro as its main currency. In addition to economic ties, the EU now also focuses on development aid, environmental issues, _______________ and ensuring transparent(open and honest) democracy exists amongst its members. Thanks to the _______________ of boarder controls between EU countries, people can travel freely throughout most of the _______________. And it’s also become much easier to live and work abroad in _______________. More powers are being given to the directly elected European _______________, while _______________ parliaments are being given a greater role, working alongside the European institutions. In turn, European citizens have an ever- increasing number of channels for taking part in the political processes. Europe, Conflict, Abolition, Parliament, Continent, Economic, Human Rights, National FactRight or Responsibility __________ can travel freely between countries in the EU __________ must show that they treat their people fairly, respect their human rights and allow them to vote in elections __________ can live, study, work and retire in any EU member state __________ may have to make changes to their lives so that they don't clash with the laws of the EU __________ can vote and stand in European elections A __________ must show that their economics are properly run. That means the government is sensible about the amount of money it spends and does not interfere too much in the way people do business The missing word is either ‘country’ or ‘people’, if it is ‘country’ then the facts are an example of a responsibility, if the missing word is ‘people’, the fact is an example of a right. Describe whether the fact is a ‘right’ of a citizen or a ‘responsibility’ of the country

2. About the EU: 1. 2. 3. Rights of the people within the EU: 1. 2. Responsibilities of countries within the EU: 1. 2. Advantages to the EU Disadvantages to the EU Poor counties can be helped to develop and to grow their industries to provide more jobs and money Allowing people to move freely between EU countries is dangerous The EU makes laws on things that should be made by the parliament of individual countries (For example, health, education, law, tax). Each country should be able to respond freely to its own needs A group of 27 countries has a stronger voice on the international stage, then 27 individual countries. This means that the interests of these countries are better represented Some issues, such as the environment, terrorism and employment, need international agreements, e.g. abusing the environment in Spain can ham Britain's climate, terrorists in Germany can be dangerous. It is in our interest to work together on such issues The EU has a lot of power but only a third of the British population vote in the EU elections because a lot of British people don’t understand the EU or care about it. This means that the majority of British people’s views are not considered by the EU EU citizen's can work in, study in an move freely between member countries The EU costs a lot of money. Around £40 million each day EU countries can sell things to each other more cheaply because tariffs (import taxes) do not apply. This helps businesses grow and helps countries to provide employment opportunities The bigger countries in the EU have a bigger say than the smaller ones. For example, Britain's views get listened to more than Latvia The EU makes it very unlikely that European countries will go to war with each other because they are economically interdependent on one another Politicians from other countries shouldn’t be able to vote on laws that affect this country (Sovereignty)