What does EC citizen mean and are UK people that

Hi i was wondering what this means - I know i probably sound dumb right now but I know it stands for European commission and is the UK people classified as EC citizens because I know that we are known as EU but whats the difference

thanks

Reply 1

Prince Rhyus

15

Mizz_Gigglez

Hi i was wondering what this means - I know i probably sound dumb right now but I know it stands for European commission and is the UK people classified as EC citizens because I know that we are known as EU but whats the difference

thanks

The European Community (EC) was what the EU was known as until the 1992 Maastricht Treaty, after which it became known as the EU.

The European Commission is made up of a number of unelected commissioners (who seem to have huge powers) and are nominated by nation states. Peter Mandelson is our one - previous ones include Neil Kinnock (failed at ballot box in 1992 and 1987), Chris Patten (lost seat in 1992 election) and Roy Jenkins (Split from Labour to form SPD after the 1979 loss to the Tories.)

Not that I'm insinuating anything... :biggrin:

Reply 2

Origami Bullets

19

What Prince Rhyus said is correct, and yes the UK is part of the EU and therefore UK citizens are also EU citizens.

Don't get the EU confused with Europe though - some countries, notably Switzerland, have opted to stay out of the EU.

Reply 3

L i b

19

Prince Rhyus

The European Community (EC) was what the EU was known as until the 1992 Maastricht Treaty, after which it became known as the EU.

That's inaccurate. The EC still exists: it is one of the 'three pillars' of the EU, indeed the main one under which the vast majority of EU business takes place.

However it's also worth noting (and relevant to the OP's question) that the citizens are not called EC citizens, or indeed EU citizens, but rather the less precise 'European citizens'. They are, essentially, tied up in both EC and EU, but not of either.

The European Commission is made up of a number of unelected commissioners (who seem to have huge powers) and are nominated by nation states. Peter Mandelson is our one - previous ones include Neil Kinnock (failed at ballot box in 1992 and 1987), Chris Patten (lost seat in 1992 election) and Roy Jenkins (Split from Labour to form SPD after the 1979 loss to the Tories.)

The Commissioners don't represent countries, so Mandy isn't really 'ours' in any meaningful way. They're not directly elected, but there is an element of democratic oversight in their appointment.

Reply 4

Elianna1

I have been asked on an Application for if I have EEC Nationality. It then states if I answer NO then I will have to provide evidence of being able to live and work in the UK. I am white british and was born and raised in England, along with my entire family.

Do I answer YES or NO to the question? The internet has not been very helpful so far!

Thanks :smile:

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