The European Union (EU)

Member Countries
Austria: 1995
Belgium: 1958
France: 1958
Germany: 1958
Ireland: 1973
Luxembourg: 1958
Netherlands: 1958
United Kingdom:
1973
28 countries in all
 Qualifications to join
Stable democracy
Free-market economy
Implement and
adhere to EU rules
and regulations
Financial
contributions
Must make regular
reports to the
oversight committee
People must agree
 Associated Countries
Liechtenstein Not full members
Switzerland Accept the Euro
Monaco Take part in
political
negotiations with
the EU
 Schengen Area
Travel made
easier for
neighbors in the
agreement
Travel
restrictions
increased for
non-members of
the agreement
 Education
Comenius
Erasmus
Erasmus Mundus
Leonardo da Vinci
 Brexit and Devolution
June 2016

Devolution
United Kingdom
returns powers to
member countries in
1997
1980s France gives
powers to regional
leaders