M.A. in Political Science Sem-II. Paper VII Dr. Sarita Kumari, Associate
M.A. in Political Science Sem-II. Paper VII Dr. Sarita Kumari, Associate Professor RLSY College Bakhtiyarpur, Patliputra University CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS EUROPEAN UNION (EU) The European Union (EU) is a unique political and economic partnership that currently consists of 27 member states. Built through a series of binding treaties, the Union is the latest stage in a process of integration that began after World War II to promote peace and economic recovery in Europe. These countries came together to make things better, easier, and safer for people. They agreed to work together and help each other. Currently, there are 27 members of the EU. These are Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden. In June 2016, the United Kingdom decided to stop being part f the EU. So, from 31sat January 2020 the UK is no longer part f the European Union. History of the European Union The European Union started its journey over half a century ago. Visionary leaders came together to create economic and political stability to ensure long term peace in Europe. From then on, many others have followed in their footsteps, striving to build on this vision through successive treaties. Some aspiring leaders and pioneers were Konrad Adenauer, Joseph Bech, Johan Beyen, Winston Churchill, Alcide De Gasperi, Nicole Fontaine, Walter Hallstein and there were many greats. 1945 - 1959. A Peaceful Europe – The Beginnings Of Cooperation Around 1950, the European Coal and Steel Community begins to unite European countries economically and politically to secure lasting peace.
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