Economic History of Europe and Food

In which year was the Treaty of Rome, establishing the EEC and Euratom, signed?

1957

What was the main purpose of the European Coal anad Steel Community?

to pool coal and steel production

Which of the following countries was not among the six founding members of the European communities?

Spain

Which countries were among the six founding members of the European Communities?

France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands

Which institution has the exclusive right to propose EU legislation?

the European Commision

The CAP was officially launched in…

1962

Which is one of the key goals of CAP today?

Ensure a stable food supply

Which of the following is not one of the three original European Communities?

European Monetary Union

Which treaty laid the foundation for CAP?

Treaty of Rome

Which of the following is not a component of the CAP?

Fisheries management

What does the term “greening” refer to in CAP reforms?

Promoting environmentally beneficial practices

Which of the following changes has the CAP faced In recent years?

Climate change adaption

Which institution defines the general direction of the EU?

The European Council

Which of the following was not an initial objective of European integration?

Social rights protection

What is a key environmental goal of the new CAP?

Protecting wetlands and peatlands

What is the so-called “institutional triangle” of the EU?

European Commision, European Parliament, and the Council of the EU

What major historical factor motivated European Integration in the 1950s?

The desire to avoid further wars

Which of the following best describes the CAPS purpose when it was created?

Ensure fair income/standard of living for farmers

How many founding members did the original European Communities have?

6

What is the name of the Process in which countries enter the EU?

Enlargement prorcess

What does a country have to respect in order to become a member of the EU?

The Copenhagen Criteria

1. Rule of Law (human rights, democracy, etc)

2. Functioning market economy

3. Ability to implement the obligations that come with membership into its national legislation

What is the collection of all EU law named?

Acquis Comunautaire

What does the CAP provide to farmers in addition to market measures and rural development support?

Direct paymentsW

Which institution is mainly responsible for implementing the CAP?

European Commision

Which were the first three European Communities?

Coal and Steel Community, Economic Community, Atomic Energy Community

When was the European Coal and Steel Community created?

1951

When were the EEC and Atomic Energy created?

1957

Which of the following was not an objective of early European integration efforts?

Social rights

Which of the following institutions is not part of the institutional triangle?

Member states

The European Commision has the right to…

initiate legislation

Choose 3 main considerations that motivated the EU integration…

1. Europe’s realization of its own weaknesses

2. “Never Again”

3. The desire to create a better, freer, and more just world

The new CAP also outlines new obligations and incentives for frmers, for example…

1. Preserving carbon-rich soils by protecting wetlands and peatlands

2. Eco-schedules to be included by EU countries in their plans to support and or incentivize farmers to apply agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment

In 1962, the CAP was introduce with the following aims:

1. increase agriculture productivity

2. ensure a fair standard of living for farmers

The CAP aims to:

1. support farmers and improve agricultural productivity

2. ensure a stable supply of affordable food

The European council deals with:

1. General political guidelines for the EU

(composed of head of state and sets the general agenda)

When did Italy enter the European communities?

It was a founding member

Which EU institution is responsible for overseeing the CAP?

The European Commision

What is the purpose of the “greening” measures introduced under the CAP reforms?

to reduce greenhouse gas emissions