Santer presses for end to opt-out. I cannot imagine a social market economy without social rights 1 Discuss the following statement, supporting your answer with quotes from the articles. 'The EU exists partly to help industry by improving trade. On balance, it is not succeeding.' 2 Invite the export manager from a local company to talk to your class or group. a) Find out how EU directives have affected the business. b) How has EU membership affected the company's exports? c) After the talk, write a report on how the EU has affected this company.