03 Europese samenwerking en eenmaking

This module focuses on the milestones of European integration, highlighting the opportunities created by the European Union for its citizens, institutions, and businesses.

The European Union has evolved into the largest trading bloc in the world, offering extensive opportunities for collaboration among institutions, businesses, and individuals across member states.

Collaboration within the EU stimulates innovation, creates new markets for domestically produced goods, and encourages cooperation among member states.

Key priorities such as social cohesion, sustainability, digitalization, and democratic participation are essential for achieving sustainable development and success within the EU.

The module covers the post-World War II era, emphasizing the initial motivations for European cooperation to prevent future conflicts and the formalization of collaboration through key treaties.

Significant societal transformations, including advancements in gender equality, education, and workforce participation, are discussed within the context of European developments from the 1960s onwards.

The accession of new member states and the consolidation of Europe through various treaties and agreements mark important milestones in the expansion of the European Economic Community.

Key achievements such as the enactment of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the acceleration of the European project in the 1990s are highlighted.

Recent challenges, including terrorism, migration, economic crises, and environmental concerns, have prompted collaborative efforts and policy developments within the EU to address these issues.

Initiatives such as the European Green Deal, efforts to enhance democracy, promote education, and strengthen the EU's role on the global stage are outlined as part of ongoing and future endeavors within the European Union.