The Future of Europe and the European Union (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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What are key challenges the EU faces for its future?
What are key challenges the EU faces for its future?
Political unity, economic cohesion, and sovereignty balance.
What is one way the EU fosters cooperation between nations?
What is one way the EU fosters cooperation between nations?
By establishing common economic and social policies.
What concerns do neutral countries have about EU unity?
What concerns do neutral countries have about EU unity?
Fears that a European army could threaten their neutrality.
What major event complicated EU's political unity?
What major event complicated EU's political unity?
The Brexit vote by the United Kingdom in June 2016.
What major change occurred in the 2004 EU enlargement?
What major change occurred in the 2004 EU enlargement?
Ten new countries joined the EU, expanding its membership.
What economic challenges do new EU members face?
What economic challenges do new EU members face?
Poor economies could lower overall EU GDP per capita.
What is lost under EU membership regarding sovereignty?
What is lost under EU membership regarding sovereignty?
Member states cede some decision-making power to the EU.
What led to economic restrictions in countries like Ireland?
What led to economic restrictions in countries like Ireland?
Bailout conditions from the Troika during the Euro Crisis.
What did Brexit signify for the EU's future?
What did Brexit signify for the EU's future?
It raised concerns of weakened cohesion and budget loss.
How did the EU aim to address economic disparities?
How did the EU aim to address economic disparities?
By better resource allocation and investments in regions.