GEOG 1001 Lecture : Lecture 06 Europe Politics And The EU Spring 2016
Document Summary
Economy: 35% of world"s exports, 43% of world"s imports, high levels of material consumption, regional income disparities, welfare states. A continuous struggle to match territorial boundaries to cultural and ethnic identities . Enlightenment ushers in new ideas of democracy and identity. Treaty of westphalia: 1648 made international states principal actors in politics. Est. the principle that no state has the right to interfere in internal politics of another. Benelux in 1951: germany wanted protection and growth of export markets, france wanted protection of farmers . Only 3% of eu workforce, but up to. 70% of budget: helped support rural communities, but created specialized farming and over production in places. Act of 1985 ultimate aim of economic and political harmonization. Goal for some: creation of united states of. Fear for some: creation of united states of. Included eu members except uk, sweden and. Denmark: strict tests to join, but economic problems have remained.
