Geography 2050A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Social Dumping, Sangiovese, Organisation For Economic Co-Operation And Development

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Long answer question: part a the european union political earthquake. Write what you have learned about the eu with a special focus on the supranational, national and sub national aspects discussed in class and in the readings. Remember to include the knowledge gained through lectures and readings to get a good mark. Eu was founded (after 50 years) april 18, 1951 by french architect jean monnet (1888-1979) and. Its stages of evolution include: 1) political cooperation: integration 3) peace 4) security 5) common economic aims. The eu was formed over time with a series of treaties such as: Paris treaty- 1951- founded ecsc (european coal and steel community). Maastricht (1992)- creation of euro 3 pillar structure for eu (external, internal and the 3 part pillar of commission, parliament and court of justice). Amsterdam (1997)- increasing domestic legitimacy of eu institutions (increase eu parliamentary powers), reformation of the three pillars, preparation for enlargement.