CITIZENS EDUCATION Citizenship of the EU Citizens education in the UK, France,Germany 20161209 20161216 Assoc.Prof.Dr.Auste Kiskiene auste.kiskiene@ksu.It
Citizenship of the EU Citizens education in the UK, France, Germany 2016 12 09 2016 12 16 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Auste Kiskiene auste.kiskiene@ksu.lt CITIZENS EDUCATION
Outline ·Citizenship of the EU Main facts about the EU Main facts about the EU citizenship Initiatives and programmes focused on the citizens education in the EU Citizens education in the schools Citizens education in the UK Citizens education in France Citizens education in Germany
Outline • Citizenship of the EU • Main facts about the EU • Main facts about the EU citizenship • Initiatives and programmes focused on the citizens education in the EU • Citizens education in the schools • Citizens education in the UK • Citizens education in France • Citizens education in Germany
Citizenship of the EU
Citizenship of the EU
Origins of the EU:1951 Treaty of Paris ★★ 4大 ★ Flag:stars in the flag symbolize ideals of unity,solidarity and harmony among peoples of Europe. Circle is a symbol of unity. Motto:United in Diversity 28 member states 500 mln.people Europe day:May 9 www.europa.eu
28 member states 500 mln. people Europe day: May 9 www.europa.eu Origins of the EU: 1951 Treaty of Paris Flag:stars in the flag symbolize ideals of unity, solidarity and harmony among peoples of Europe. Circle is a symbol of unity. Motto:United in Diversity
Citizenship of the EU Citizenship of the European Union was introduced by the Maastricht Treaty,which was signed in 1992,and has been in force since 1993. EUROPEAN UNION EBPONERCKM CbO3 EU两OPESEU时I日 EUROPAISCHE UNION UNITED KINGDOM OF EUROPEAN UNION KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN BUNDESREPUBLIK GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND PEy5ΛMKA5ATP习 DEUTSCHLAND REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA PASPOORT ΠAC⊙OP REISEPASS PASSPORT 7A5sP⊙RT ⊙ o ⊙
Citizenship of the EU • Citizenship of the European Union was introduced by the Maastricht Treaty, which was signed in 1992, and has been in force since 1993
Privileges of the EU citizenship All nationals of an European Union member country are automatically citizens of the EU European citizenship is supplementary to national citizenship ·Main privileges: Vote and stand as candidates in the European elections Free movement,settlement and employment across the EU Consular protection from other EU states'embassies when a person's country of citizenship does not maintain an embassy or consulate in the country they need protection in EU encourages all citizens and organisations to play an active role in the development of the EU
Privileges of the EU citizenship • All nationals of an European Union member country are automatically citizens of the EU • European citizenship is supplementary to national citizenship • Main privileges: • Vote and stand as candidates in the European elections • Free movement, settlement and employment across the EU • Consular protection from other EU states' embassies when a person's country of citizenship does not maintain an embassy or consulate in the country they need protection in EU encourages all citizens and organisations to play an active role in the development of the EU
Citizenship of the EU-peoples'opinions Although the majority(79%)of EU citizens claim familiarity with the term "citizen of the European Union",only 43%say they know its meaning and less than one-third (32%)of respondents from the 27 EU countries consider themselves well informed about their rights as citizens of the European Union Most(90%)respondents are aware that "they are both citizens of the EU and(nationality)at the same time" The right that was most familiar to respondents was that of freedom of residence -89% Flash Eurobarometer.European Union Citizenship.Analytical Report. 2010
Citizenship of the EU – peoples’ opinions • Although the majority (79%) of EU citizens claim familiarity with the term “citizen of the European Union”, only 43% say they know its meaning and less than one-third (32%) of respondents from the 27 EU countries consider themselves well informed about their rights as citizens of the European Union • Most (90%) respondents are aware that “they are both citizens of the EU and (nationality) at the same time” • The right that was most familiar to respondents was that of freedom of residence - 89% Flash Eurobarometer. European Union Citizenship. Analytical Report. 2010
Familiarity with the term"citizen of the European Union",2007-2010 11/2007 03/2010 22 Yes and knows what it means 22 41 Yes but not sure what it means 43 No,never heard the term ■DK/NA 37 36 Q1.This survey concerns the citizenship of the European Union.Are you familiar with the term"citizen of the European Union"? Base:all repondents,EU27
Being informed about the rights as a citizen of the European Union,2007-2010 11/2007 03/2010 3 3 19 ■Very well informed 19 28 ■Well informed 29 Not well informed Not informed at all ■DK/NA 49 48 Q2.How well do you feel that you are informed about your rights as a citizen of the European Union? Base:all repondents,EU27
Understanding of the term"citizen of the European Union",2007-2010 You have to ask to become a You are both a citizen of the Union If you so wish,you can choose citizen of the Union and(nationality)at the same time not to be a citizen of the Union 11/2007 18 75 11/2007 90 11/2007 72 03/2010 20 74 6 03/2010 90 03/2010 20 70 10 ■True ■False ■DK/NA Q3.For each of the statements which I am going to read out,please state whether you think they are true or false: Base:all repondents,EU27