Europa
5 modules
Europe and the European Union
Today, many people take the European Union and the peace it secures for its citizens for granted. And especially in Germany as an important European power, it is omnipresent. The EU affects us all and we encounter it in many ways in our everyday lives. But how exactly? Which EU decisions determine our everyday lives? We will show you with a few examples what the EU has to do with you.
Hier geht's los
30 min.
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Understanding the importance of the EU in everyday life based on concrete examples
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Suggestion for further information on the EU, its institutions and tasks
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Experiencing a change of perspective: What would my everyday life look like if Germany were not in the EU?
This is the EU
The European Union (EU for short) is an association of currently 27 states in Europe that work together for democracy and peace.
What do you know about the EU?
With this short interactive knowledge quiz, you can test your basic knowledge of the EU.
Experiencing Europe in everyday life
In this interactive story, you will learn how EU decisions can affect everyday life and what it is like when your own country is not part of the EU.
The EU institutions at a glance
Here you will find an overview of the 7 EU institutions and their functions.
More information and commented links
Here you will find more information and commented links on the topic of Europe and the EU as well as interactive digital materials for the classroom.