Traces the development of the European Union from the original six countries of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), to the 12 countries of the European Community (EC), to today’s Union (EU) of 27 countries.

Discusses the provisions of the "Single European Act" of 1987 which established a common market that eliminated nearly all barriers to the free movement of goods, people, capital, and services within the Union. Covers the 1991 "Treaty on European Union" which established the European Monetary Union (EMU) and issuing the Euro as Europe’s common currency. Concludes with a discussion of the current financial difficulties facing the EMU and what is commonly referred to as "Europe’s Debt Crisis."

*NOTE - should there be a change to the European Union, a free updated version of the DVD will be sent to all past purchasers.