The European Union: A Model of Regional Integration

Switzerland is not a member state of the European Union.

The official currency of the European Union is the Euro.

The European Parliament is the legislative body of the European Union.

The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union.

The European Council is the highest decision-making body of the European Union.

The Treaty of Lisbon is the treaty that established the European Union.

Free movement of goods, services, and capital are all fundamental principles of the European Union.

The single market created by the European Union is called the Single Market.

Increased trade, competition, and economic growth are all benefits of the European Union's single market.

The common agricultural policy of the European Union is called the Common Agricultural Policy.

To increase agricultural production, stabilize agricultural prices, and improve the quality of agricultural products are all goals of the European Union's common agricultural policy.

Regional Development Policy, Structural Policy, and Cohesion Policy are all names for the European Union's regional development policy.

To reduce regional disparities, promote economic growth in less developed regions, and improve infrastructure in less developed regions are all goals of the European Union's regional development policy.

Environmental Policy, Green Policy, and Sustainability Policy are all names for the European Union's environmental policy.

To protect the environment, promote sustainable development, and reduce pollution are all goals of the European Union's environmental policy.