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1、European Union,Flag : 1986.5.9 Headquarter: Brussels (布鲁塞尔) Formally established : 1 November 1993 Anthem: Ode to Joy 欢乐颂 Motto: United in diversity(求同存异) Currency:Euro Main language : English 28 member states An economic and political union,Brief Introduction,28 Member states,3,Austria,Belgium,Bulg
2、aria,Croatia,Cyprus,Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland,France,Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania,Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom,Euro banknotes is divided into 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 euros 7 denominations
3、, sizes and colors vary.,WHY?,Word War II reduced the larege population in Europe. Lake of human capital and physical captial, the economy of Europe sharply declined. At that time, U.S.A & Soviet Union is stronger than Europe, both in economy and in the military. To bridge all or nearly of the gap o
4、f comprehensive national strength,The European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) is established.,the Europe Day,Robert Schuman (18861963),The ideas behind the European Union were first put forward on 9 May 1950 by French foreign minister Robert Schuman. This is why 9 May is celebrated as a key date fo
5、r the EU.,The history of EU,1950 French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman proposes integrating the coal and steel industries of Western Europe. 1951 The European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) is established, with six members: Belgium, West Germany, Luxembourg, France, Italy and the Netherlands. A su
6、pranational body, called the High Authority, is created to manage the coal and steel industries.,1957 The six members of the ECSC sign the Treaties of Rome, creating the European Economic Community (EEC) and the European Atomic Energy Community. The EEC member states aim to remove trade barriers bet
7、ween them and form a common market. 1967 The institutions of the three European communities are merged, creating a single commission, a single council of ministers and a European parliament.,1979 The first direct elections for the European parliament are held, allowing citizens to vote for candidate
8、s. 1993 The Treaty of Maastricht creates the European Union, paving the way for monetary union. 2002 A single currency, the euro, replaces national currencies in 12 of the 15 countries of the EU.,2004 In its largest expansion, the EU welcomes 10 new countries, and a new constitution is signed. 2005
9、The move to ratify the constitution suffers setbacks when France and the Netherlands reject the document. 2007 Bulgaria and Romania join the EU, expanding the union to 27 member states.,2011 The European Union won the Nobel Peace prize. 2013.7.1Croatia became the twenty-eighth EU Member.,To promote peace, the pursuit of citizens rich life, the realization of social and economic sustainable development, to ensure the basic values, strengthen international cooperation. 促进和平,追求公民富裕生活,实现社会经济可持续发展,确保基本价值观,加强国际合作。,Aim,Thank you!,