Concetti Chiave
- The European Union (EU) is a political and economic organization aimed at mutual benefits, emphasizing freedom, human rights, and solidarity among its peoples.
- The EU's evolution began with the 1951 Schuman Plan, later formalized by the 1992 Maastricht Treaty, with key treaties like Schengen and Amsterdam enhancing integration and citizens' rights.
- The EU symbols include the flag of twelve gold stars on a blue background, the anthem "Ode to Joy," the euro currency, and Europe Day on May 9th.
- The main EU institutions are the European Parliament, European Council, European Commission, Council of Ministers, Court of Justice, and Court of Auditors, each with distinct roles and powers.
- The European Parliament, elected every five years, plays a legislative role, supervises the executive, and has budgetary powers, meeting primarily in Strasbourg.
THE SYMBOLS OF THE EU
The symbols of the European Union are:
- The flag has been used as the EU flag since 1986. it consists of a circle of 12 gold stars on a blue background. The circle of gold stars represents solidarity and harmony between the peoples of Europe.
- The anthem of the EU is the “Ode of joy”
- The euro, the European single currency came into being on 1st January 1999
- On May 9th is considered the Europe day
• Made up of 785 members elected every five years by the people of members states
• Normally it meets in Strasbourg
• Legislative power
• Supervision of the executive
• Budgetary powers
THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL
• Called the “European summit”
• Composed of the heads of State and Government
• Meets twice a year
• Sets the general guidelines for Europe’s development and activities
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
• It’s the executive institutions
• Made up of twenty independent member appointed for five years
THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
• Consist of the Ministers of the Member states for each specific area (agriculture, finance, transport, etc…)
• Shares executive power with the Commission
• It has the power to ensure that the treaties ore observed, to propose the legislation, to administer the policies
THE COURT OF JUSTICE
• Made up fifteen judges
• Ensures that the law is observed in the application of the treaties and in all of the activities of the union
THE COURT OF AUDITORS
• Made up of fifteen members appointed for a six-year term
• Responsible to check that the EU spends its money according to its budgetary rules
Domande da interrogazione
- Quali sono gli obiettivi principali dell'Unione Europea?
- Quali sono i simboli dell'Unione Europea?
- Qual è il ruolo del Parlamento Europeo?
- Quali sono le funzioni principali della Corte di Giustizia dell'UE?
Gli obiettivi principali dell'UE includono la difesa della libertà, il rispetto dei diritti umani e la solidarietà tra i popoli dell'Unione.
I simboli dell'UE includono la bandiera con un cerchio di 12 stelle dorate su sfondo blu, l'inno "Ode alla gioia", l'euro come moneta unica e il 9 maggio come Giorno dell'Europa.
Il Parlamento Europeo, composto da 785 membri eletti ogni cinque anni, ha poteri legislativi, di supervisione dell'esecutivo e di bilancio.
La Corte di Giustizia, composta da quindici giudici, garantisce che la legge sia rispettata nell'applicazione dei trattati e in tutte le attività dell'Unione.
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