As an American
citizen, the government procedures of other countries
and/or continents intuitively might not have a deep impact
on my lifestyle. Resentfully, most Americans do not have
a concern within themselves to care for, or even to have
an appeal for other countries’ build up. We do not
have an interest to step outside the box to analyze and
appreciate other’s work and social background. Unlike
most Americans, I have a great ardor and passion within
me towards the continent of Europe, specifically the country
of France. I take great enthusiasm in learning about Europe’s
culture, status, sociology, and government. Although I
am an American, the European Union holds a special key
that unlocks the door to my heart. There are several aspects
that I truly admire about the EU; how it was formed, its
regulations and benefits, and its power. After undergoing
two demoralizing World Wars, Robert Schuman and Jean Monnet
joined in on proposing peace to all of Europe by unifying
their metal and coal supplies. In 1951 the treaty of Paris
was signed by six countries that became the founding fathers
of the EU.
In 1957 Paul-Henri
Spaak proposed that all European countries unite to form
a common market; le marchè commun throughout Europe.
This guaranteed the freedom of circulation of all products
throughout European countries that formed part of the
EU. My enthrallment to their naissance is how certain
individuals had a vision and carried out that vision to
spark one of the greatest /most powerful unions that we
have amongst us today. As all countries have their own
regulations and benefits, the EU works as a unit; it carries
favorable traits as well as certain restrictions. Members
of the EU share a common currency the euro. Members can
also travel freely throughout countries that also belong
to the EU without having to go through the troubles of
customs; they can live in any country part of the EU for
however much time it is complimentary to them without
any predicaments whatsoever. One of the EU’s restriction
policies is that any country that wants to join must be
at a sufficient enough echelon in terms of being a “modern
country.”
Being one
of the fastest growing and authoritative unions, it does
not want to be delayed by members who are not willing
to pay the price of starting over. The feature that mesmerizes
me the most about the EU is its increasing power. Starting
with only six countries in 1951 it expanded to 27 countries
to this very day with candidates off to the side. The
way 27 countries can unanimously work together to perfect
their union without destroying it in the process astonishes
me; how they can keep their union operating at such a
quick and liberal pace. The EU is a strong union that
will be resistant and strenuous to demolish. The European
Union, although not a tangible part of my life, does not
cease to emerge my interest away from it.
