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Why was the European Union created?

 * to work on economic,,judical, and security issues
 * to create a more unified Europe
 * to create a single European currency, Euro
 * to create a central European bank

Give a brief history of the EU.

 * established in 1993
 * made up of 27 independent countries
 * created with 12 initial countries - many other countries have joined
 * Nice Treaty in 2004 allowed 10 more members to join

What is the purpose of the EU?

 * to operate under one official currency, the Euro
 * to provide stability in Europe
 * to assert its identity on the international scene
 * to strengthen the protection rights and interests of the nationals of its member states

How does the EU benefit Europeans?

 * provides 180 million Europeans with a European Health Insurance Card
 * raises the standard of living
 * allows smaller countries to have a voice
 * makes trading easier
 * provides more economic power


 * Give a history of your country’s involvement in the EU.**
 * United Kingdom becomes a member of E.U. in 1973 (Wales is part of UK)
 * Wales was accidentally left of E.U. map in 2004

Why or why isn’t your country a member of the EU?

 * Wales joined E.U. in 1973
 * Wales joined with U.K.

How does the EU benefit your country?

 * provided 50% of the funding for the new Hafod Eryi, a visitor center
 * increased tourism by helping fund new visitor center
 * saved jobs by providing funding for different programs
 * financed the Healthy Eating Campaign

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