2. What Europe can be proud?
The European idea was put into words on 9 May 1950 by the French Foreign
Minister Robert Schuman. The aim was to bind European nations together
with such strong economic ties in the service of peace that war between them
would no longer be possible. The founding of the European Coal and Steel
Community in 1952 was the first step and was followed by the Treaties of
Rome in 1957, which marked the beginning of Europe’s peace project. Never
before in its history has Europe witnessed such a long period of peace — now
70 years and counting. 70 years of peace based on democracy and the rule of
law.
3. Europe Day, a European flag and the Ode to
Joy
• Since 2000 the EU has had a
motto: Unity in diversity. It reflects
the fact that the EU respects
Europe’s many different cultures,
traditions and languages. The
European flag, Europe Day and the
European anthem are the EU’s
common symbols.
4. The EU supports economic growth
• The EU is using the Regional and
Structural Funds to prevent
disparities between regions
becoming too great.
5. The EU promotes fair trade with other parts of
the world
• Prosperity in the European Union
is based on free and open global
trade. In the EU alone, 31 million
jobs — almost every seventh job in
Europe — depend on exports.
trade agreements lay the
foundations for fair trade relations
with other parts of the world.
• Trade agreements help businesses
to find new markets, increase
profits and create jobs. Consumers
benefit too.
6. The euro is a stable currency that offers many
advantages
• First it was accused of causing
price rises, then it lent its name to
the sovereign debt crisis. And yet it
offers citizens many practical
advantages. Furthermore, it is a
stable currency and is defended by
European governments.
7. The EU makes it easier to travel and work in
Europe
• Why do we need the European Union?
• It means travel without borders: The Schengen area.
• The best opportunity to visit the countries as a tourist.
• Share your cultural diversity.
8. The EU ensures cleaner air and is a world
leader in environmental protection
• Leading the way to a low-carbon
economy by reducing greenhouse
gas emissions by at least 40 % by
2030 and implementing the UN
Paris Agreement.
9. Promoting education, research and culture
• Spending time abroad is good for
your career: Erasmus students are
twice as likely as other students to
find a job when they finish their
studies. One in three apprentices
taking part in Erasmus are
ultimately offered a job by the
company in which they did their
training.
10. Good opportunity for students
• Doing projects with European
partners gives motivation to
students and makes learning
process more fruitful
11. These are few reasons why Georgians need
EU
Our motto: ,, power is in unity ”
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