The European Union flag
The European flag consists of 12 golden stars
in a circle on an azure background. It symbolizes solidarity among the peoples
of Europe. The number of stars has nothing to do with the
number of member countries. 12 is a symbol of perfection and the circle is a
symbol of unity. The flag's designer has said that a source of inspiration was the
twelve-star halo of the Virgin Mary. The Council of Europe created the flag in 1955.
In 1985, it was adopted as the emblem of the European Union.
Questions:
- What is the population of the European Union?
- Which is the most populated country of the EU?
- Which is the least populated?
- How many people are eligible to vote at the European Parliament elections?
- When are the elections for the European Parliament?
- After the 2014 elections, how many MEPs will there be (how many from France)?
- What does the European Parliament do?
- Who will the next European Commission President be?
- What are the three other symbols of the European Union?
- What do you feel when you see the EU flag?
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What is the population of the European Union?
ReplyDeleteAbout 500 million.
Which is the most populated country of the EU?
Germany (about 80 million).
Which is the least populated?
Malta (about 400,000).
How many people are eligible to vote at the European Parliament elections?
About 350 million.
When are the elections for the European Parliament?
They were held from the 22nd to the 25th May 2014.
After the 2014 elections, how many MEPs will there be (how many from France)?
750 Members of the European Parliament plus the President of the European Parliament (74 from France).
What does the European Parliament do?
It votes laws and the Budget of the EU.
Who will the next European Commission President be?
He will be chosen from the political party which has the greatest number of seats at the European Parliament.
What are the three other symbols of the European Union?
The anthem (the “Ode to Joy”); Europe Day (May 9th); the logo (United in Diversity)
What do you feel when you see the EU flag?
Pride for the achievements of a united Europe, hope for a peaceful future.