The story of a plastic bag

United Nations Observers

What does an EU commissioner do?

Benita Ferrero-Waldner is an EU Commissioner who spends most of her time in Brussels and Strasbourg attending meetings, briefings and press conferences.






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See Pg 228 - 229 of your text book for more information. Make A Difference (2nd Edition)

EU groups explained with cake

This video shows us how the 700-plus MEPs from 27 countries work together in the European Parliament.

 

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A day in the life of an MEP

Proinsias de Rossa tells us about his day as an MEP for Ireland



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Read more of Mr de Rossa's day on Page 231 of your text book (Make A Difference 2nd Edition)

Here is another video showing 24 hours in 8 minutes for a Belgian MEP.

Globalisation

Here's an interesting 4 minute video about an idea that helped increase globalisation.

Fair Trade

Watch these two short videos and see how Fair Trade has improved the lives of these communities.

Fair Trade Bananas




Fair Trade Coffee