Concetti Chiave
- The European Union is a political and economic organization aiming for mutual benefits, focusing on freedom, human rights, and solidarity.
- The EU's formation began with the Schuman Plan in 1951, leading to the EEC in 1957, and was officially established under the Maastricht Treaty in 1992.
- Symbols of the EU include the flag with 12 gold stars, the anthem "Ode to Joy", the euro currency, and Europe Day on May 9th.
- The European Parliament has 785 members, meets in Strasbourg, and holds legislative, supervisory, and budgetary powers.
- The European Commission is the EU's executive body, comprising 20 independent members, responsible for ensuring treaty compliance and policy administration.
The European Union is a political and economic organisation which has decided to join forces for their mutual benefits. The objectives of the EU include the defence of freedom, respect for the human rights, solidarity between the Union’s people etc… The EU is the result of a process of cooperation and integration which began 1951 with plan’s Schuman.In fact the EU was established in 1992 under Maastricht treaty but the first organisation was the EEC established in 1957 under Rome treaty which made European trade easier and cheaper by reducing taxes. In 1985 Schengen treaty established free movement between the which signed it; in the 1997 Amsterdam treaty provided further protection and extension of citizen’s right and in 2001 Nice treaty introduced changes in the EU in preparation for enlargement.
Symbols of the European Union
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
Structure of the European Parliament
• 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
• 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
Role of the European Commission
• It’s the executive institutions
• Made up of twenty independent member appointed for five years
• 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
Functions of 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
• 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
- What are the primary objectives of the European Union?
- How is the European Parliament structured and what are its main functions?
The European Union aims to defend freedom, respect human rights, and promote solidarity among its people, as highlighted in its foundational goals.
The European Parliament consists of 785 members elected every five years, meets in Strasbourg, and holds legislative, supervisory, and budgetary powers, setting general guidelines for Europe's development.
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