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    The EU, or European Union, is currently an
    The EU, or European Union, is currently an

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    economic-political union of 28 member states. Initially it came about as a way to bring
    economic-political union of 28 member states. Initially it came about as a way to bring

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    together a collection of nations that had, on and off for centuries, been at war.
    together a collection of nations that had, on and off for centuries, been at war.

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    Germany and France entered a series of negotiations following the Second World War to ensure that
    Germany and France entered a series of negotiations following the Second World War to ensure that

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    the two countries would never again be at odds. In 1952 a European coal and steel Community
    the two countries would never again be at odds. In 1952 a European coal and steel Community

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    agreement was signed between Germany and France and also included Belgium, Italy, Luxumbourg
    agreement was signed between Germany and France and also included Belgium, Italy, Luxumbourg

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    and the Netherlands. In 1957 this was turned into the EEC or European
    and the Netherlands. In 1957 this was turned into the EEC or European

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    Economic Community through the Treaty of Rome. This founding group brought about the common
    Economic Community through the Treaty of Rome. This founding group brought about the common

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    market. The first wave of EU expansion was in 1973
    market. The first wave of EU expansion was in 1973

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    when Britain, Ireland and Denmark signed up. Since then Greece entered the group in 1981.
    when Britain, Ireland and Denmark signed up. Since then Greece entered the group in 1981.

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    Spain and Portugal joined in ’86. Eastern Germany was absorbed in the year of German
    Spain and Portugal joined in ’86. Eastern Germany was absorbed in the year of German

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    unification in 1989 and then Austria, Sweden and Finland signed up in 1995.
    unification in 1989 and then Austria, Sweden and Finland signed up in 1995.

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    The biggest single enlargement came in 2004 with Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech
    The biggest single enlargement came in 2004 with Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech

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    Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Malta and Cyprus, all signing into the EU.
    Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Malta and Cyprus, all signing into the EU.

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    Romania and Bulgaria signed up in 2007 and the most recent enlargement came in 2013 when
    Romania and Bulgaria signed up in 2007 and the most recent enlargement came in 2013 when

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    Croatia became a member. The EU, as we know it today, was formally
    Croatia became a member. The EU, as we know it today, was formally

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    established in 1992 with the Maastricht Treaty. This document paved the way for the creation
    established in 1992 with the Maastricht Treaty. This document paved the way for the creation

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    of a single currency and the euro formally replaced banknotes of 12 member states in 2002.
    of a single currency and the euro formally replaced banknotes of 12 member states in 2002.

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    In 2009 the current structure of the EU was
    In 2009 the current structure of the EU was

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    formulated through the Lisbon Treaty which reformed many aspects of the union and created
    formulated through the Lisbon Treaty which reformed many aspects of the union and created

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    a permanent president of the European Council. While no EU member has ever left the union,
    a permanent president of the European Council. While no EU member has ever left the union,

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    Greenland, which gained membership through its association with Denmark, withdrew because
    Greenland, which gained membership through its association with Denmark, withdrew because

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    of a dispute over fishing rights. Withdrawal from the European Union is a right
    of a dispute over fishing rights. Withdrawal from the European Union is a right

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    of EU member states under the Treaty on European Union (Article 50) which says "Any Member
    of EU member states under the Treaty on European Union (Article 50) which says "Any Member

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    State may decide to withdraw from the Union in accordance with its own constitutional requirements."
    State may decide to withdraw from the Union in accordance with its own constitutional requirements."

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    This is not the first time that the UK has
    This is not the first time that the UK has

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    held a referendum on its membership of what is now the EU. In 1975 Britain voted by a
    held a referendum on its membership of what is now the EU. In 1975 Britain voted by a

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    margin of two-to-one to stay in the European Economic Community, as the European Union
    margin of two-to-one to stay in the European Economic Community, as the European Union

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    was then known. But will things change on the 23rd June?
    was then known. But will things change on the 23rd June?

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union
/ˈyo͞onyən/

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History of the European Union

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Intro:

The EU, or European Union, is currently an. economic-political union of 28 member states. Initially it came about as a way to bring
together a collection of nations that had, on and off for centuries, been at war.
Germany and France entered a series of negotiations following the Second World War to ensure that
the two countries would never again be at odds. In 1952 a European coal and steel Community
agreement was signed between Germany and France and also included Belgium, Italy, Luxumbourg
and the Netherlands. In 1957 this was turned into the EEC or European
Economic Community through the Treaty of Rome. This founding group brought about the common
market. The first wave of EU expansion was in 1973. when Britain, Ireland and Denmark signed up. Since then Greece entered the group in 1981.
Spain and Portugal joined in ’86. Eastern Germany was absorbed in the year of German
unification in 1989 and then Austria, Sweden and Finland signed up in 1995.
The biggest single enlargement came in 2004 with Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech
Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Malta and Cyprus, all signing into the EU.
Romania and Bulgaria signed up in 2007 and the most recent enlargement came in 2013 when
Croatia became a member. The EU, as we know it today, was formally
established in 1992 with the Maastricht Treaty. This document paved the way for the creation
of a single currency and the euro formally replaced banknotes of 12 member states in 2002.
In 2009 the current structure of the EU was. formulated through the Lisbon Treaty which reformed many aspects of the union and created

Video Vocabulary

/ˈfoundiNG/

adjective verb

involved in establishing or originating institution or organization. To be based on, started or created by.

noun verb

piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information or evidence. To support an opinion with recorded evidence.

/ˈfiSHiNG/

noun verb

activity of catching fish, either for food or as sport. To go fishing with a net or hook.

/ˈkərənt/

adjective noun

Happening or being in the present time. moving water or air.

/əˈkôrdns/

noun

conformity or agreement.

/rəˈplās/

verb

To use instead of something else.

/inˈlärjmənt/

noun

action or state of enlarging or being enlarged.

/ˈkərəntlē/

adverb

Happening or being in the present time.

/ˈpərmənənt/

adjective noun

Lasting forever; not temporary or changing. perm for hair.

/ˈfälōiNG/

adjective noun preposition verb

Next; the one after this. body of supporters or admirers. Next; the one after this. To support someone, e.g. singer or comedian.

/ˈfôrməlē/

adverb

In a formal manner; officially.

/wiT͟Hˈdrô/

verb

To stop taking a strong, usually illegal, drug.

/ˈfôrmyəˌlāt/

verb

To make and develop a set of rules or ideas.

/ˌkänstəˈt(y)o͞oSH(ə)n(ə)l/

adjective noun

relating to constitution. walk.

/ˈsīniNG/

noun verb

action of writing one's signature on official document. To write your signature on a document.