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why do we have stereotypes?
- beliefs about a group as a whole
- shouldn't ignore them
- be aware of how you view others and how this influences your actions and opinions
- must be aware they exist so we can face them
Why do we need a common EU Identity?
-accept decisions made for all Europe
-diff languages & cultures must work together
-Increase support for new member integration into EU
What is the EU motto and how is it different than the US motto?
US: Melting pot, unified group of ppl
EU: Unity in Diversity, keep different identities and coexist

Combination of differences without homogenizing them
History of EU Identity
1970's & 1980's
1970's: Started wanting supranational identity and EU identity

1980's: Idea started fading, focus on economy
Late 80's: reintroduced idea, EU symbols created like flag, anthem, and EU day
What is the EU anthem?
Ode to Joy: Beethoven
When is Europe Day?
Established in the late 80's
May 9th
History of EU identity
1990's
Ongoing promotion of EU identity
Treaty of Maastricht
History of EU Identity
Treaty of Maastricht
-1992
-Netherlands
-Established a blanket European citizenship
-Human and Diversity focus
-European cultural policy is conceived as an instrument to build a unique identity
History of EU Identity
When was common currency established?
2002
Euro
EU Cultural Action plans: Culture 2000
A 7 year program which had among its key objectives preserving and enhancing Europe's cultural heritage

So successful we are now doing Culture 2007
European Capital of Culture program
Once city selected each year to show their culture off to the EU
Culture in Education in the EU
Promoting the mobility of citizens
Joint study programs and exchanges
teaching languages of EU
Bologna Process
Bologna Process
An attempt to harmonize educational systems in the EU, Making degrees and requirements unified

Can have different curriculum but must have a unified system
Support for the EU
-58% want membership, varies each nation
- Younger support more
- More educated support more
- Men are more supportive
- Private sector
National Identity
intensity of feelings toward one's country
attachment to nation
East and West attitudes about joining the EU
Ex communist countries are more motivated to join EU, blend, and fit in

Because they come from hardship, they want to be united
How does Religion affect forming an EU identity?
-Not a hindrance
-Perception of Religion is the same
-Different religions but all important
-Respect for national churches
-Don't mind other religions but like them to stay contained
What can make someone feel more european?
Visiting more countries
Knowledge of more languages
Openness to experience
Use of common currency
European identity is clearly a _____________ construct
Multicultural
Future prospects for EU
-More info
-Encouraging others to spend more time abroad and learn more languages
-strengthening democracy
-Reduction of transitional losers (elderly,women,unemployed,state)
-transparency
-more realness and daily interaction