Subject File EUROPE and the EUROPEAN UNION

Ex. 1: Study the symbols below and discuss their association with the European Union.

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Ian Bremmer explains: How does the European Union work?

Ex. 2: Learn more about the history of the European Union. 

Ex. 3: Research the geography of the European Union and list

1. member states
2. Schengen Zone states
3. candidate states for accession to the EU
4. 'candidate states' for association with the EU
5. EFTA (European Free Trade Association)/EEA (European Economic Area) states
6. countries using the Euro as their currency
7. former member states 

Ex. 4: The European Union and its institutions.

Ex. 5: European Challenges. Discuss the following topics

a) irregular migration 

Euronews: Five EU countries aim to send migrants to return hubs in 2027

b) geopolitical conflict and security 

c) economic competitiveness

b) climate change and the green transition 

Ex. 6: Outline the concerns young people in the European Union have.

https://europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/detail/3373