What does the term “European integration” mean?
Einbürgerungstest, question 231 German original
Was bedeutet der Begriff "europäische Integration"?
- Damit sind amerikanische Einwanderinnen und Einwanderer in Europa gemeint. It refers to American immigrants in Europe.
- Der Begriff meint den Einwanderungsstopp nach Europa. The term means stopping immigration into Europe.
- Damit sind europäische Auswanderinnen und Auswanderer in den USA gemeint. It refers to European emigrants in the USA.
- Der Begriff meint den Zusammenschluss europäischer Staaten zur EU. The term means European states joining together to form the EU.
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Correct answer: Der Begriff meint den Zusammenschluss europäischer Staaten zur EU. The term means European states joining together to form the EU.
Why?
European integration means that European states have been joining together step by step in the EU since the 1950s. The other options are about migration. Here, “integration” does not mean immigrants becoming part of society.
Key term: europäische Integration = European integration