欧盟(European Union)英文介绍.ppt

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 Bulgaria 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, 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 of comprehensive national strength,The European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) is established. the Europe Day Robert Schuman (1886－1963) 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 for 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 supranational 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 between 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 Eu