European Union
The European Parliament
Overview of the European Parliament, president, organization, purpose, maps of Europe.
European Union
Europa: Gateway to the European Union
Official site of the European Union provides up-to-date coverage of European Union affairs and essential information on European integration.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Serbia and Montenegro
A brief profile of Serbia and Montenegro by the BBC and explanation of the split of these two nation in June 2006.
BBC
Bbc: Enlarging Europe
An interactive website which shows the countries who wish to join the European Union. Gives a description of the country and the reasons why the country wants to join. To learn about the history of the European Union click on the link at...
New York University
Nyu Stern: Europe's Single Currency Ready or Not
An Economist Magazine article from 1998 about the introduction of the Euro as the new currency in the European Union. This article predicts the effect the euro will have on the EU.
Geographypods
Geographypods: France and Europe
This learning module helps students learn about France and the European Union. Students will complete an activity showing departements, regions, and other physical and human features of France.
BBC
Bbc: Europe's Leaders Ponder European Union's Future
Discussions between the European Union and its member countries about where the faction is going in the future. Offers the different view points of the member countries on how new countries will join the EU. (2006)
BBC
Bbc: Guantanamo Clouds Eu Us Meeting
Focuses on how the leaders of the European Union will press President Bush to close Guantanamo Bay Detention Center in Cuba and give the prisoners there a fair trial. At this June 2006 conference they also plan on discussing financial...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: European Union
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of European Union, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Bulgaria: Economy
A look at the economy of Bulgaria and the attempts to improve it with growth and stability. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Sweden: History
Read an overview of Swedish history from the time of the Vikings until now. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
European Union
Europa: The History of the European Union
A handy chronology of the European Union from the years 1946 to 2000. Click on the year you're interested in for more information.
European Union
Europa: Eu Member Countries: Austria
Here you will find basic information about the various sects of Austria's political system. You are provided links to obtain more in-depth information about specific areas.
BBC
Bbc: For and Against the New Eu Treaty
An July 2007 analysis of the proposed EU Reform Treaty by Ruth Lea, director of the Global Vision think tank and Charles Grant, director of the Centre For European Reform.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Portugal
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the Southwestern European nation of Portugal, background details, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Netherlands
BBC News features a general summary of the Netherlands, a constitutional monarchy. Includes a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Links to related websites and...
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Sarkozy's Europe Is Good for Obama
Article discussing how French President Nicolas Sarkozy's leadership of the European Union was perceived by the United States, with speculation about how the new Czech leadership of the Eu will change things. [Date of Article: January...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Malta
The BBC features an overview on the island of Malta including key facts, historical background, information on political leaders and the news media, audio of the national anthem, and a timeline of key events. Also provides links to...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Poland
BBC News provides an interesting overview of the European country of Poland. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news stories, and...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Portugal
BBC News features an interesting account of the European country of Portugal in the Iberian Peninsula. Includes a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Links to...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: United Kingdom
The BBC features an overview on the European country of the United Kingdom including key facts, historical background, information on political leaders and the news media, and a timeline of key events. Also provides links to recent news...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: European Union Timeline
Since the end of World War II, many European countries have been working to foster increasing unity. This interactive timeline traces the development and future of the European Union.
BBC
Bbc: Why Greece's Problems Matter
BBC correspondent Jorn Madslien summarizes the economic problems plaguing Greece and discusses why these problems are significant to the global community. (February 11, 2010)
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Cheese Made in Stilton Can't Be Call Stilton
Article reports on why cheese made in the village of Stilton cannot be called Stilton cheese.