How is the Eurasian Economic Union governed? - The Global Challenges Foundation

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The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is a powerful economic, geo-political and ideological project. How much do you actually know about this newcomer in global governance?

Which countries are members of the EAEU?

Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia

Russia and China

Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus

Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, and Belarus

When was the idea for the Eurasian Economic Union first conceptualised?

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1917, with the creation of the Soviet Union

1949, with the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (COMECON)

1992, after the dissolution of the Soviet Union

2001, when China brought up the idea

What areas of responsibility does the EAEU have?

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Economic integration; like upholding common free trade treaties, legislation so no company competes unfairly, and member countries keeping the same custom tariffs towards non-members.

Cooperation on research and the building of infrastructure, like rail roads.

Environmental policy, particularly when it comes to greenhouse gases

Which of these flags is the flag of the EAEU?

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How can the EAEU enforce its decisions?

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The Eurasian Parliament can pass laws in all member states.

The EAEU would use its common army.

The EAEU lacks institutions to enforce its decisions.

A common Eurasian court can resolve disputes.

The Chairman of the Eurasian Economic Commission's (EEC) Board handles the EAEU's day-to-day operations. What powers does the EEC have?

Draft its own budget, and ensure the functioning and development of the EEU, and to prepare proposals for its further integration

The Chairman of the Board acts as an executive official for the EAEU's member countries

Initiate legislation for approval of The Supreme Eurasian Council.

None, the EEC is ceremonial

The EAEU has further plans for what it wants to achieve. What is next on the timeline?

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Opening a Eurasian Parliament

Start a common currency

A fully integrated market

All of the above