This is an animated resource that lists countries that have joined the European Union. Includes dates and maps of the countries.

This site offers a detailed presentation of the European Union. Topics covered include the union's policies, economic unity, and Europe in the world. You can also take the Euro Quiz.

Learning activity on the economic and political unification of Europe. Article outlines the history and reasons for a European Union. Includes questions for discussion followed by small group activity asking students to evaluate the idea...

This site provides detailed information regarding Germany's role in the European Union. Content focuses on the historical progression of European unification.

Official site of the European parliament in Strassburg.

A brief history of Ireland's entrance into the European Union (EU) and the economic and political benefits since joining.

Multi-media resources including video, handouts, and readings for students learning about the effects of the 2008 financial crisis in Greece and the European Economic Eurozone.

On Jan. 1, 1999 11 European countries united in the European Monetary Union. The new single currency bloc includes almost 300 million consumers and creates the second-largest economy in the world. How will this new union affect the...

With the start of the new year in 2002, the 12 members of the European Union launched a single currency across their borders, replacing individual country currencies and singling out the Euro as their one shared monetary denomination....

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.

BBC correspondent Jorn Madslien summarizes the economic problems plaguing Greece and discusses why these problems are significant to the global community. (February 11, 2010)