Lecture Notes on the European Union

This set of flashcards covers important vocabulary and concepts related to the European Union based on the provided lecture notes.

Schuman Declaration

A declaration proposed by Robert Schuman on May 9, 1950, calling for European integration to prevent future wars.

European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)

Created in 1951 by the Treaty of Paris, aimed at the integration of coal and steel production among member countries.

Copenhagen Criteria

Criteria established in 1993 for determining a country's eligibility to join the EU, focusing on political, economic, and legal standards.

Maastricht Treaty

Signed in 1992, it created the European Union and established the Euro as a future currency.

Article 50 TEU

A legal process outlined in the Treaty on European Union for a member state to withdraw from the EU.

European Commission

The executive body of the EU responsible for proposing legislation, enforcing EU law, and managing the budget.

Council of the European Union

Also known as the Council of Ministers, it is a legislative body that negotiates and adopts laws and coordinates policies.

European Parliament

The directly elected legislative body of the EU, which passes laws, approves budgets, and oversees EU institutions.

Qualified Majority Voting (QMV)

A voting system in the Council of the European Union requiring 55% of countries representing 65% of the EU population to pass a decision.

Treaty of Lisbon

Ratified in 2007 and in force from 2009, it combined previous treaties and gave more power to the European Parliament. Current Treaty!

Common Foreign and Security Policy

One of the three pillars introduced by the Maastricht Treaty, focusing on foreign policy and security collaboration among EU member states.

Single Market

An economic system in the EU that allows free movement of goods, services, capital, and people across member states.

Divorce Bill

The financial settlement that the UK must pay upon leaving the EU, estimated between £35-39 billion.

Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA)

An agreement signed on December 24, 2020, that outlines the political and economic relationship between the UK and the EU post-Brexit.

“Guardian of the Treaties”

A role of the European Commission that involves ensuring member states adhere to EU laws and treaties.

Coreper

The Permanent Representatives Committee that prepares the work of the Council of the European Union by assisting ministers.

Consensus Decision-Making

A preferred method in the European Council, t.

Article 2 TEU

Defines the EU’s fundamental principles including democracy, human rights, equality, and the rule of law.

Who delivers state of the union address?

President of the European Commission

Which institution has executive power?

 European Commission

Which 2 institutions can represent the EU at an international level?

european commission and european council 

When was the treaty of Rome signed?

1957

Which countries signed european steel and coal agreement?

france, germany, belgium, italy, luxembourg, netherlands 

European council president?-

Antonio Costa

Which 2 institutions have legislative power?

European Parliment and Council of the European Union