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.
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.
USA Today
Usa Today: European Union Ratifies Kyoto Treaty
This article examines the European Union's decision to join the Kyoto Treaty and the the scientific evidence that supports global warming.
Other
Germany Info: Germany and the World Germany and Europe
This site provides detailed information regarding Germany's role in the European Union. Content focuses on the historical progression of European unification.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap European History: Towards a Unified Europe
AP European History course on the development of a European union with downlodable handouts, assignments, text video and other resources.
European Union
The Euro: Our Currency
Students are able to see the different types of currency in the European Union, which countries use the Euro, the development, and the benefits of the use of the Euro in Europe.
BBC
Bbc: A Timeline of the European Union
An interactive timeline starting in 1948 stretching to the present that examines the key events in the creation, growth, and development of the EU.
National Geographic
National Geographic: European Borders Through History
Lesson in which learners use maps to explore how European political borders have changed over time. Maps after WWI, WWII and European Union provided for comparison.
The Guardian
Guardian: Eu Giant Isolated as Merkel Puts Germany First
Guardian correspondent Ian Traynor examines Germany's relationship with the European Union. (December 12, 2008)
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 7 4 16: Britain's Decision to Leave the e.u. Roils Markets
On June 23, residents of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom (UK)- England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales - went to the polls to determine if the country should leave the European Union (EU). Most experts believed...
European Union
Environment for Young Europeans: Air
Part of a larger site on the environment in general, the site concentrates on air, air pollution, and climate change. From the European Union.
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.
European Union
Europarl: The Webserver of the Eu Parliament
Official site of the European parliament in Strassburg.
European Union
Multimedia Centre European Parliament
Webcasting home of the European Parliament streams video of parliamentary sessions and related business and news. With special selections on the history of the parliament, key events, and how the parliament works.
Other
Voltaire Network: Angela Merkel, a Neocon as President of the European Union
This article presents an informative essay covering the personal and political life of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Photographs are provided as well. (16 February 2007)
European Union
Europa: Europe in Twelve Lessons
Find out more about the origins of the European Union, the challenges it faces, and its role in the world and in member countries. Downloadable as a PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
Other
Canada Europa
The website for the European bureau of Foreign Affairs Canada is presented with multiple topic links including an explanation of the relationship between Canada and the European Union.
BBC
Bbc News: Inside Europe
This site focuses on the current events of the European Union. The items included are news stories, photos, country profiles, maps, and much more on this thorough site.
Geographypods
Geographypods: Global Interactions: Political Outcomes
In this learning module, students examine the economies of transnational corporations (TNCs) and compare them to those of nation states. Many TNCs are richer than nation states, which undermines the political sovereignty of those...
BBC
Bbc: Eu Warns Macedonia Over Entry
A February 2007 news report on a warning from the European Union to Macedonia, a candidate for entry into the EU, about its treatment of ethnic Albanians.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: France and Germany Want No Spying Pact
Ater reports on how many European countries are responding after claims surfaced that the U.S. may have spied on at least 35 world leaders.
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...
CNN
Cnn: Bush to Push for More Iraqi Aid
Discusses what will probably take place at the June 2006 US-European Union summit. President Bush was expected to push for more Iraqi aid, as well as help from the EU to stand against Iran's nuclear program. The EU was expected to push...