This symbol indicates that manufacturers in Europe have complied with certain standards with regard to health, safety, fire and environmental protection. Europe has complied with certain standards with regard to health.
Corporation tax Economic impact EU Commission
EU Council of Ministers
EU Court of Auditors EU Court of Justice EU Parliament
European Ombudsman European Union (EU)
Tax on companies’ profits. Money/financial gain.
Drafts legislation, represents the EU internationally and promotes the common interests of EU members.
Makes decisions and is the voice of the member states.
Monitors the management of finance. Interprets the laws.
Discusses proposals and is the voice of the people.
European Central Bank (ECB) The central bank for all member states. It sets the EU’s interest rates.
Deals with any complaints about the EU’s institutions.
A group of countries whose governments work together. It is a single market, which means that people and products can move freely between EU countries.
Eurozone
Countries in Europe that use the euro as their currency (19 members). This makes trade between eurozone countries easier and eliminates the cost of converting currencies.
Exchange rates
Social impacts Sovereignty
Sterling
The value of a country's currency vs that of another country.
Benefits or challenges society.
Our independence; the government has the power without any outside interference.