Research Paper on:
Theories and Analysis on the EU's Effectiveness

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to play a huge role in these discussions is regionalism -- the idea that separate countries can join together in one group in order to create a formidable force in  terms of global politics, economics and trade. One such example of this a regionalism has been the European Union (EU). Although  most people are familiar with Europe as separate countries -- England, France, Germany, Italy and the like -- when it comes to global trade and politics, the more common usage  is that of the EU to refer to all member countries in Europe. According to the media, the EU has become a  powerhouse in its own right. Its member countries have combined to create a formidable force, particularly in terms of global trading. Furthermore, as a federation, the EU is  proving to be a major player in terms of global politics. But does this mean that all is well in peaceful within the European Union? Does the fact  that the member states have banded together meaning that everyone has benefited from the concept of the EU? This paper will attempt  to answer these questions by outlining the background and reason for formation of the EU and explain what the original intent was. We will then discuss the EU in  terms of economics and trade (as these two topics are definitely interrelated); and we will discuss some theories behind the success or failure of the EU.  We will then consider it formation of the EU has actually been beneficial for its member states both separately and in its entirety. Background And History