In 1951, six countries took the first big step toward the creation of the European Union when they established the European Coal and Steel Community.
While genetically modified foods have become commonplace in America, European public debate about biotech has been rife with references to “Frankenfoods.”
The EU’s Common Agricultural Policy was designed to combat food shortages after WWII, but it still accounts for almost half of the European Union’s budget.
The continental currency was created in the hopes that it would stimulate trade and strengthen the coordination of monetary policy among EU member states.
Today, both Croatia and Serbia are potential candidates to join the European Union.
The treaty extended the EU’s authority to new policy areas and laid the groundwork for the future euro.
Enlargement brings new opportunities for Indiana residents and businesses, since it simplifies travel and trade with these members.
Member states have been reluctant to cede control in foreign policy matters.
The European Union has set a target to reduce its emission levels to twenty percent less than its nineteen ninety levels by two thousand twenty.
In 2005, French and Dutch voters shocked the European establishment by rejecting a proposed European Union Constitution.