The Advantages of being European

Di Giulia D'Ambrosio



* Freedom to Travel

Europeans can travel wherever they want in most of the European Union countries without carrying a passport and without being stopped for checks at the borders.





* A Bigger Market

Europeans can buy anything in any EU countries and take it to another EU country without paying customs duties.
They can also deposit their money in a bank in any member country and banks can establish branches anywhere inside the EU.




* More Study and Work Opportunities

EU citizens can study in any of the EU member countries. Programmes, such as Erasmus, give young people an opportunity to continue their studies and personal development in another EU country.
Work barriers have also been removed. For example doctors, architects and other professionals can practise in the country of their choice.





* Health protection and Security

EU citizens who have an accident or are ill in any country inside the EU can receive free medical care or reimbursement in their home country.