The European
Union, to me, is a crucial coalition in our world. As
advocates for peace, justice, and economic security, the
countries of the European Union work together to improve
conditions for all people. Constantly evolving, the European
Union strives to form successful relations between nations
in both political and economic realms. As a person of
European heritage, with ancestors from Ireland, Germany,
and Poland, the European Union is not only promoting safety
for the world I live in, but also protecting the cultures
and histories of my ethnic background. From its earliest
origins, the European Union has been a model of humanitarian
ideals and practical commerce in the world. The first
step towards a united European Union was Robert Schuman’s
European Coal and Steel Community in 1951. The Union continued
to expand and began to provide the basis for the European
Union we know today. The Treaty of Maastricht formed the
official European Union in 1993, and since that date,
the Union has been increasing its size and success. One
of the most important roles of the European Union is being
a promoter of peace and security in the world. A fundamental
way the European Union works for peace is through its
regard and appreciation for the cultures and diversity
of its members and the world. The Charter of Fundamental
Rights of the European Union upholds the promise that
all members will be free to practice their own traditions
and will be respected by the European Union itself. In
today’s society, the European Union is a necessary
agent in fighting terrorism at home and abroad. The establishments
of the Schengen Information System and Europol provide
effective means of reducing organized crime and fighting
international terrorism. The Union also upholds the safety
of justice and the rights of all people. This is evident
through programs such as Eurojust, which mediates between
countries for criminal investigation. Members of the European
Union cooperate to establish mutual laws and international
support for justice and security issues. Another essential
responsibility of the European Union is its activity in
world trade and the international economy. The collective
countries of the European Union provide strength and stability
in today’s economic market. When the members of
the Union work together in its single market system, both
international trade throughout Europe and the world economics
benefit. This cooperative economic system not only creates
new jobs and establishes monetary safety, but also provides
a means for improving public works, such as international
transportation. The European Union is continuously striving
to become more competitive in the field of information.
New advances in medicine, telecommunications, and technology
would, in fact, be beneficial to the entire world. The
European Union is essentially very important to me, focusing
not only on the needs of Europe, but of the world. By
promoting global safety and increasing reliable international
affairs, the European Union is creating new opportunities
for my generation and sponsoring the humanitarian ideals
I believe would be positive in our world.
