Monthly Archives: December 2011

The European Union: Establishment and History

Originally conceived as an idea in 1945 after World War II, The European Union, or EU as it often known, is a political and economic union of 27 independent member states situated in Europe. First established in 1958 under the … Continue reading

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Members and Parties of the European Parliament

At first, some General information about the European Parliament: It is situated in Strasbourg, but it also has functions in Brussels and Luxembourg. The citizens of the EU select the members of the European Parliament every five years. There is … Continue reading

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Transparency of the European Parliament

Europe was built as an economic organization after the Second World War. Her first name was European-Tax-Union (EWG) in 1964. It was a connection between France and Germany in the economic sector. Before this happened the European Union was only … Continue reading

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The roles of Germany and France in the European Union

Germany and France are two of the six founding states of the European Union, which nowadays consists of 27 sovereign states. Having always played a leading role in the European Union, Germany and France currently struggle to make the Euro … Continue reading

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