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EU Law – A Very Short History - Coggle Diagram
EU Law – A Very Short History
What is the EU?
Sui Generis: Unique international organization.
Supranational Legal Body: Operates above national laws.
Alliance of Member States:
Political Goals: Democracy, human rights
Economic Goals: Single market, trade.
Social Goals: Workers' rights, healthcare standards.
Why Does the EU Exist?
Traditional Narrative:
Post-WWII creation to prevent wars.
Economic cooperation for stability.
Promoting peace and democracy.
Critique of Traditional Narrative
Colonial foundations of the EEC.
Economic integration vs. colonial exploitation.
Schuman Declaration's colonial ambitions.
EU Institutional Structure
Main Institutions
European Commission: Proposes legislation.
European Parliament: Directly elected legislative body.
Council of the EU: Represents national governments.
Treaty Structure
1951 ECSC Treaty.
1957 Euratom & EEC Treaties