Today, many people take the European Union and the peace it secures for its citizens for granted. And in Germany in particular, the EU is omnipresent as an important European power. It affects us all and we encounter it in our everyday lives in a variety of ways. But how exactly? Which EU decisions determine our everyday lives? And what would everyday life look like if Germany were not in the EU? Under the tab Teaching Unit you will find a prepared lesson of 45 minutes for the lower secondary level, which teachers can download and use free of charge for their lessons.