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Europe's Government and Economics Overview

Learn about the government structures of the United Kingdom and Benelux Countries, as well as the economic activities of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Explore the workings of the European Union, its key players, and how EU laws are made. Gain insights into the economic challenges faced by some European countries.

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Europe's Government and Economics Overview

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  1. Unit 3 – Europe Government and Economics

  2. United Kingdom • Constitutional Monarchy • Since early 1700s Elizabeth II • Head of State is Queen • In GB the Parliament is made up of two chambers: The House of Commons and The House of Lords

  3. Government David Cameron

  4. Parliamentary system • Parliament selects the prime minister • P.M. is not elected by popular vote • normally the head of majority party • Cabinet responsibility to parliament • major legislation Parliament Majority party Prime minister & cabinet voters Minority party

  5. Benelux Countries • Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg • Fought over by foreign powers because of physical position • Originally tied to Soviet Union and communism • After WWII • Became free politically with creation of European Union. • Economy • Belgium • Chocolate, diamond cutting, carpets • Netherlands • Seaports, natural gas off coast • Luxembourg • Highest GDP in world - $34,200 • International banking most important

  6. The European Union (EU) • Three key players The European Commission Promoting the common interest

  7. European Union (EU) • Organization of countries interested in economic and political cooperation • Est. 1993, but dates back to 1950s • Made up of 27 member states • Located in Brussels, Belgium • Rotate President among member States every six months • Herman Van Rompuy • Current President

  8. Council of the European Union • Make decisions representing each State’s point of view. • Decides on foreign policy issues. • Trade freely • Free Travel – no passport • Funds infrastructure • Roads, bridges, etc. • Environmental laws

  9. Summit of the European Council • Summit of heads of state and government of all EU countries • Heldat least 4 times a year • Sets the overall guidelines for EU policies • President: Herman Van Rompuy

  10. How EU laws are made Citizens, interest groups, experts: discuss, consult Commission: makes formal proposal Parliament and Council of Ministers: decide jointly National or local authorities: implement Commission and Court of Justice: monitor implementation

  11. Euro • Created by EU • 18/27 countries use • UK and Sweden do not use • Major step towards integration for Europe • $1.37 US = 1 Euro

  12. EU in action • http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LC6R3Qs9lqI • turn on CC so students can read

  13. Germany • One of most prominent members of EU • Ruhr Valley • Major industrial area • Medical equipment • Automobiles • Coal/iron ore

  14. France • Diversified economy • Economy • Farming • 2nd to US in exports • Wine • World’s leading producer • Fashion Design • One of most productive workers in the world • 35 hr. work week • One month vacations

  15. Europe’s Economic Problems • Some countries poor after fall of communism • Bankruptcy and Unemployment • Greece and Italy • Massive Immigration • Ethnicities clashing • Ex. Spain and France • Poor infrastructure • Roads, bridges, and canals

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