Europe

Synopsis: Four 10-minute programmes about aspects of the European Union.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Subjects: Economics; Geography; Politics & government
Keywords: cultural diversity; economic geography; euro; Europe; European Union; unemployment

Title: European Unification
Synopsis: The history and current situation of the main European institutions. Some countries want a stronger union and have launched new programmes such as the European currency, the removal of internal border and the creation of joint armed forces. The collapse of the Iron Curtain has opened the way for a larger Union.
Duration: 10 mins
Title: Single Currency for Europe, A
Synopsis: Eleven European countries have replaced their national currencies with the Euro.
Duration: 10 mins
Title: Europe’s Unemployement Crisis
Synopsis: Explores the roots of the ongoing problem of unemployment and provides insight into European welfare policies. Describes local and national efforts to stimulate job creation.
Duration: 10 mins
Title: Cultures of Europe
Synopsis: Major influences on Europe’s cultural diversity are shown to be language groups (mainly Latin, Germanic and Slavic) and religions (Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox and Muslim). The importance of regional cultures and of more recent foreign input that are shaping today’s European cultures.
Duration: 10 mins

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