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Since the Euro was introduced, economic inequality between member states has risen. Some EU citizens believe that the single currency and the Stability and Growth Pact are entirely responsible. As ever, the reality is more nuanced.

Euromyth No. 8

Since the Euro was introduced, economic inequality between member states has risen with many blaming this on the single currency. 

The Euro Only Benefits Rich Countries

A common misconception in Europe: Our representatives in the European Parliament are too old to understand younger generations and to launch ambitious political projects. In reality MEPs are hardly bedridden!

Euromyth No. 9

MEPS are Too Old

Laws made at EU level override laws at a national level. But the power of member states in shaping these laws are considerable.

Euromyth No. 5

EU Law Trumps National Law

MEPS have decent pay and pensions but do not get a salary for life.

Euromyth No. 6

MEPs Get a Salary for Life

For many European citizens and some heads of state the EU Commission is an overbearing bloated bureaucracy that has too much unaccountable power. But the reality is much more nuanced.

Euromyth No.4

The Tyrannical EU Commission

Many European citizens and heads of state accuse the European Union of imposing too many directives and regulations, especially in social affairs. In reality it is national governments that hold most power in this domain.

Euromyth No.3

Too Much Regulation

Some see Angela Merkel as a dominant figure in Europe with Germany imposing its will over other EU member states. If it is true that many Germans hold key roles in EU institutions, Germany has just one vote in the Council, the same as any other member state.

Euromyth No. 2

Some see Angela Merkel as a dominant figure in Europe with Germany imposing its will over other EU member states.

Germany Controls Europe

Since 2015 hundreds or thousands of migrants have arrived on Europe’s shores from sub-Saharan Africa, Syria and Afghanistan. Many have criticised the EU’s lack of response to the crisis. But an EU system controlling migration and asylum seekers is in place, and is working.  

Euromyths

Europe is Swamped with Migrants

The European flag, 12 yellow stars on a blue background, is a potent symbol of the European Union. Paris-based fashion brand Etudes Studio includes the European flag in their designs.

Europe of Artists

European Flag in Fashion

Support for the euro is at an all-time high across the continent. After 20 years, even the far-right no longer supports a return to national currencies although the single currency is not without its critics.

Tops of the EU

Support for the euro is at an all-time high across the continent. After 20 years of the single currency even the far-right no longer supports a return to national currencies although it is not without its critics.

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The Euro Only Benefits Rich Countries

Euromyth No. 8

MEPS are Too Old

Euromyth No. 9

EU Law Trumps National Law

Euromyth No. 5

MEPs Get a Salary for Life

Euromyth No. 6

The Tyrannical EU Commission

Euromyth No.4

Too Much Regulation

Euromyth No.3

Germany Controls Europe

Euromyth No. 2

Europe is Swamped with Migrants

Euromyths

European Flag in Fashion

Europe of Artists

The Euro

Tops of the EU

Politics and societyARTE Journal

All videos

The Euro Only Benefits Rich Countries

Euromyth No. 8

MEPS are Too Old

Euromyth No. 9

EU Law Trumps National Law

Euromyth No. 5

MEPs Get a Salary for Life

Euromyth No. 6

The Tyrannical EU Commission

Euromyth No.4

Too Much Regulation

Euromyth No.3

Germany Controls Europe

Euromyth No. 2

Europe is Swamped with Migrants

Euromyths

European Flag in Fashion

Europe of Artists

The Euro

Tops of the EU

Politics and society
ARTE Journal