The European Union

The EU

An economic and political association of certain European countries as a unit with internal free trade and common external tariffs.

Purpose

Economic Union

Political Union

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Cultural Union

Benefits

Free trade

Free movement

Disadvantages

Cost

Red Tape

Centrally controlled currency

Impact on the UK's Public Services

EU Directives that effect UK Public Services

European Working Time Directive

European Directive 38/2004

Free Movement and Crime

European Arrest Warrants

Europol

Current EU Issues

Immigration and Border Controls

Terrorism

Human Rights Legislation