Test 4 : What do we know NOW ... about Europe ?

Question 1

Which EU institution is known to be a very attractive arena for business to seek to influence policy through lobbying ?

Accepted Answer

European Parliament

Question 2

What is the name of the EU's research and innovation program?

Accepted Answer

Horizon2020

Question 3

What was the original purpose of the ECSC ?

Accepted Answer

Free up access to sources of production of coal and steel

Question 4

Who is the current president of the European Commission ?

Accepted Answer

Ursula von der Leyen

Question 5

Which of the following is one of Europe’s main venture capital instruments for stimulating innovation entrepreneurship?

Accepted Answer

European Investment Fund

Question 6

Which of the following countries is not a member of the Eurozone ?

Accepted Answer

Denmark

Question 7

What is the primary objective of the ECB ?

Accepted Answer

Maintain price stability

Question 8

What is the most accurate description of the symbolism captured by the twelve stars on the EU flag?

Accepted Answer

Harmony

Question 9

What is the legislative body of the EU ?

Accepted Answer

European Parliament

Question 10

What was the main objective of the Maastricht Treaty (1992)?

Accepted Answer

Create a common currency

Question 11

Which country was the first to hold the presidency of the Council of the EU ?

Accepted Answer

Belgium

Question 12

Which country did NOT join the EU in the first round of enlargement ?

Accepted Answer

Spain

Question 13

Which EU-regulation sets out the rules for processing personal data ?

Accepted Answer

GDPR

Question 14

What key policy instrument for managing the Eurozone monetary conditions is set by the European Central Bank?

Accepted Answer

Interest reference rates

Question 15

Which is the EU's largest trading partner?

Accepted Answer

United States

Question 16

What are the key elements of the EU Single Market?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 17

Which EU institution is responsible for negotiating and signing international agreements on behalf of the EU ?

Accepted Answer

European Commission

Question 18

Which EU labelling is used to indicate management of packaging waste through recycling targets and collection systems?

Accepted Answer

Mobius loop

Question 19

Which country is not member of the Schengen area (even though it is part of the Single Market) ?

Accepted Answer

Switserland

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