Title: The European Union and Supranationalism
Headings: 2.3
The European Union and Supranationalism

2.3 The European Union and Supranationalism
Learning Objectives
Unification Efforts in Europe
Supranationalism
Special Section: Esperanto
About the European Union
Key Takeaways
Discussion and Study Questions
Geography Exercises

Content: Check Your Translation
An intelligent person learns the language Esperanto rapidly and easily. Esperanto is the modern, cultural language for the whole world. Learn the international language Esperanto. Figure 2.13
The euro was adopted in 1999. However, not all EU countries use the euro. To address the differences in the many currencies used in Europe, the EU introduced a common currency called the euro. This solution encountered resistance but has been accepted by most EU members. Great Britain is a major economic player in the EU, but it has not adopted the euro as its main currency. It has kept the traditional English pound sterling. Most of the old currencies of EU members are being phased out and the single currency of the euro has become the standard.