欧盟(European Union)英文介绍

Countries
Austria
Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus
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Germany Greece Hungary Ireland
Malta
Netherlands Poland Portugal Romania
Czech Republic
Denmark Estonia Finland United Kingdom
Aim
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。
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.
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World
Promoting economic patterns multi-polarization of the world , and contribute to the growth of the world economy. International economic and trade patterns have changed greatly. 促进世界经济格局的多极化,有助于世界经济的增长,使国际经济贸易格局产 生巨大变化。
The history of EU
2004 — In its largest expansion, the EU welcomes 10 new countries, and a new constitution is signed.
2005 — The move to ratify the constitution suffers setbacks when France and the Netherlands reject the document.
Italy
Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg
Slovakia
Slovenia Spain Sweden
Flag
There are 12 golden stars on the flag, which is the symble of the virgin Mary. Obviously, the blue is stand for the sky. The purpose of such designing is for establishing an unified European, and enhancing people's impression of the European Union.
Reasons of eatablishment
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.
2007* — Bulgaria and Romania join the EU, expanding the union to 27 member states. 2011* —The European Union won the Nobel Peace prize.
2013.7.1—Croatia became the twenty-eighth EU Member.
Simplifying the trade procedures and reducing transaction risks are good to the strengthening of technical cooperation . It can help to open up the diversification of foreign trade. 简化贸易手续,降低交易风险,有利于加强技术合作 ,有利于开拓对外贸易 多元化
The history of EU
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 candidates.
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Negative
World
Euro increases the instability of world financial markets , and European banks pose a threat to foreign banks. 欧元加剧了世界金融市场的动荡，欧洲银行对外国银行构成了威胁。
EU
stimulate the production and trade of EU enterprises. promote the European financial markets tend to unity . better use of economies of scale to attract talents and investments 刺激欧盟企业的生产和贸易，同时促使欧洲的金融市场趋向统一,更好地发 挥规模经济效益,吸引人才和投资
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.
Currency
Euro banknotes is divided into 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 euros, altogether 7 denominations, sizes and colors vary.
the Europe Day
In Europe, Europe Day is an annual celebration of peace and unity in Europe. There are two separate designations of Europe Day: 5 May for the Council(委员会) of Europe, and 9 May for the European Union (EU). For the EU, the day is also known as Schuman Day, commemorating the historical declaration by French foreign minister Robert Schuman. 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. Robert Schuman (1886－1963)
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.
Geography
Most of the European Union is on the European continent. The EU covers less than half of the territory of Europe, significant parts of the continent especially in the East (e.g. European Russia, Ukraine, Belarus) and smaller parts in the North and Center are not part of the EU. The member states of the EU have land borders with 19 other nations. The EU's member states cover an area of 4,423,147 square kilometres
European Union
Brief Introduction
Name: European Union Location: The European Headquarter: Brussels Member states：28 member states and 6 candidates. Main Cities: London, Paris, Berlin, Brussels, etc. The official language: English, French, German, etc. Flag: Hang on May 29th, 1986. Currency: Euro National Day: On November 1, 1993. Europe Day: May 5th & May 9th. Motto: United in diversity（求同存异） Anthem: Ode to Joy 《欢乐颂》 The history of EU Others