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European Union: A Journey Through History and Institutions

Explore the history and key institutions of the EU, from its formation with 6 members to the current 27 members, focusing on pillars like economic union and common policies. Learn about the significance of the Euro currency, European institutions, and the roles of important bodies like the European Parliament and Council. Discover the unique Czech Leadership of the EU in 2009 and the intriguing art installation 'Entropa' by David Černý.

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European Union: A Journey Through History and Institutions

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  1. EU

  2. History of EU • First signal after second world war • At the start 6 members • Political and economi union • 27 members (7,5% world population) • Grow up from European company (1993) • Maastricht contract – basic document • 1995 received new members • Brussels – the capital city

  3. The main aims • 3 pillars • European partnership (common bussines, policy, education etc…) • Common foreign policy (peace, disarmament, human rights etc…) • Police and judicial cooperation (drugs, terrorism, corruption, crime etc..)

  4. Euro • Currency for EU • Second most importat currency • Publishing by European Central Bank (Frankfurt) • From 1. January 2002

  5. European Institution • Council of the EU • European commision • European Parliament • European council • Court of pulic (Luxembourg) • Economic and social commite (Brussels) • Court of Justice (Luxembourg) • European citizens

  6. Council of the EU • Deciding institution of EU • Brusseles and Luxembourg • Minister (agriculture, ecofin, foreign affairs) • About 14 sessions by 1 year

  7. European commision • Looking for politics single states • Work up budget of EU • Making contracts • Seat in Brusseles • Now 27 commissioners

  8. European Parliament • Control authority • Check European commision • Consists of Prime ministers • 736 members • Seat in Strasbourg

  9. European council • Consists from president of members country • 3 sessions by year • Act by the most important political questions

  10. Czech Leadership of the EU • From January to June 2009 • The second post - communist country which is Leader • We take leadership in economy crisis • The head seat is in Kongresové centrum • The Czech Republic invited Barack Obama to hold discussion various subjects

  11. Entropa • Mirror of the Europe • Art work (David Černý) • Introduced in Brussels • Unusually shows members of EU • For example: Sweden – as an Ikea box Denmark – as Lego cubes Belgium – as box of chocolates

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