European Union
structure
European Commission
the Council of the EU
Who are in the EC?
Are they chosen?
What is their function?
Countries
(former Council of Ministers)
1957
Members
A council president and heads of government
main de
2013
Function
- propose new laws
- managing the EU budget
- check if the EU countries follow the EU laws
Lisbon treaty
2009
The Lisbon Treaty
It strengthened the EU’s ability to act on the global stage, and gave a greater voice to the European Parliament, national parliaments and citizens.
European Parliament
754 members of Parliament
Directly elected by the people
1968
the Euro
Euro notes and coins came into circulation in a number of Member States.
2002
European Elections
Creation of the EU
The first election of the European Parliament took place through direct elections
1979
1992
The Maastricht Treaty European Union (EU). N
New ambitious goals:
- monetary union
- European citizenship
- new common policies
- etc.
Schengen treaty
- little or no border or visa controls
1985