The European Union THE EUROPEAN UNION Lesson 3

The European Union THE EUROPEAN UNION Lesson 3 How does cultural diversity impact political identity?

The European Union Symbols of the European Union The European flag The European anthem Ode to Joy Europe Day May 9 The motto United in diversity

The European Union

The European Union Windows, Doorways and Bridges on EU Notes symbolize connectedness and openness.

The European Union EU coins have a common front and nationspecific designs on the reverse.

The European Union 23 Official Languages

The European Union EU Interpreters & Translators at Work

The European Union Europe is a Mix of Many Ethnicities

The European Union Study Abroad Programs © Getty Images Over 2 million young people have studied or pursued personal development in other European countries with support from EU programs.

The European Union Study Abroad Programs • Comenius: school education • Erasmus Mundus: higher education mobility • Leonardo da Vinci: vocational training • Atlantis: EU-US cooperation in education and training • Youth in Action: voluntary work and non-formal education

The European Union Free to move Schengen: • No police or customs checks at borders between most EU countries • Controls strengthened at EU external borders • More cooperation between police from different EU countries • You can buy and bring back any goods for personal use when traveling between EU countries