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European Union

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/ˌjʊrəˈpiən ˈjunjən/
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a union of 27 European states that is formed to strengthen the economic and political bonds between its members

  • The European Union has policies to promote free trade among its member states.
  • The UK was a member of the European Union until Brexit in 2020.
  • The European Union’s economy is one of the largest in the world.
  • The European Union has a common currency, the euro, used by 19 of its members.
  • Many countries apply for membership in the European Union to improve trade relations.