Being In The European Union

The European Union was first formed in 1957 by 6 countries ( West Germany , France , belgium , the Netherlands , Luxembourg and Italy ). In 1973 , Britain , Denmark and the Republic of ireland joined. After few years , many countries started to join the E.U and there now 25 member states. There are many adavntages and disadvantages of being in the E.U.
fristly , the advantages , having the euro as a common currency for a large part of Europe , is much easier of Euro people to spend them in any other Euro country. Secondly , European citizens have the freedom to live, work, study, and travel in any other EU country. The disadvantages is that Britain would become gain a sovereign nation with more power over its domestic affairs. EFTA would also allow the UK to negotiate free trade agreements with countries outside of the EU.