Together, the EU countries make up one of the largest economies in the world. Which of these statements is true?

EU makes up 16% of the world’s economy and 6% of its population.

Name one of the general principles of EU law.

Proportionality, Qualified Majority Voting

Which of the following is NOT one of President von der Leyen’s 2019 six priorities?

To ensure we have the same education in maths, history & English in Europe.

What is meant by the 'legal base' of an EU measure?

The Treaty article conferring the power to legislate in a particular area

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Europe Day Round 2

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1
Together, the EU countries make up one of the largest economies in the world. Which of these statements is true?
EU makes up 16% of the world’s economy and 6% of its population.
EU makes up 4% of the world’s population & 26% of its economy.
EU makes up 16% of the world’s population and 65% of its economy.
EU makes up 10% of the world’s population & 15% of its economies
2
How much of its energy does the EU currently import from outside the EU?
A quarter
A fifth
More than half
All energy is imported
3
Name one of the general principles of EU law.
Proportionality
Intergovernmentalism
Qualified Majority Voting
Primary Legislation
4
Which of these famous winds is not European?
Mistral
Föhn
Harmattan
Bora
5
Which EU body authorises a vaccine to be sold on the EU market?
European Parliament
European Council
The European Medicines Agency
European Commission
6
Which of the following is NOT one of President von der Leyen’s 2019 six priorities?
To have a secure, affordable and climate-friendly energy in Europe.
To ensure we have the same education in maths, history & English in Europe.
Promote economic growth
Create jobs for the youth
7
Roughly how many countries in the world have signed a free trade agreement with the EU?
45
30
55
60
8
What is meant by the 'legal base' of an EU measure?
The Treaty article conferring the power to legislate in a particular area
The Council's decision to adopt an EU measure
The approval of a measure by the European Parliament
The draft measure proposed by the European Commission
9
Which of these countries’ capitals is spelled the same in its native language as in English?
Spain
Austria
Italy
Poland

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