The EU/European Union describes a economical and political union of 28 States. With an estimated population of around 510 million the European Union policies aim to allow the free movement of people, goods and services. Within the internal market it aims to maintain common policies on agriculture, trade and more.
Members
The EU and European citizenship were established in 1933. With the inner original 6 being Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West Germany. Although no member state has ever left, in 2016 the UK announced its intention to leave and has begun negotiating their departure for 2019.
More foreign aid is provided by the EU than any other economic union. Due to its Global influence and reach the Union has been described as an emerging superpower.
In 2024, the European Commission reported that wind power became the European Union's second-largest source of electricity, overtaking natural gas and coming in just behind nuclear.
During the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak held a significant meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 12, 2023.
During the NATO Summit in Lithuania, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Polish President Andrzej Duda held a meeting to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional security concerns.
With a budget of €95.5 billion, Horizon Europe is one of the largest research and innovation programmes in the world, with its flagship research and innovation funding programme continuing until 2027.
PRIMA Mediterranean research partnership for research and innovation must simplify operations and address complex funding schemes, according to European Commission.
Thord Stefan Back, Member of the EESC, charts the transition to a long-term sustainable transport system to achieve climate neutrality in Europe by 2050.
Sandra Gallina, Director General at Directorate-General Sante (DG SANTE), tells us the purpose of the European Health Union, formed in 2020, which sets out to provide a healthier tomorrow thanks to the actions of today.
The UK and Netherlands have committed to enhancing their amphibious capabilities through a future littoral strike platform and increased cooperation within the Joint Amphibious Force.
To strengthen bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and Luxembourg, Minister Docherty recently held a meeting with Minister Asselborn, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg.
The European Union plans to safeguard vital technologies like supercomputers, AI, and advanced microchips by preventing their production in countries like China.
The new proposal to extend subsidies for coal plants has interfered with the ambitions of nations in the European Union to approve a reform of the electricity market.
Prof Dr Kyriakos Kouveliotis, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Berlin School of Business and Innovation, outlines the challenges and perspectives around European integration and the single market.
Pekka Ristelä, Rapporteur for the EESC opinion on Strengthening social dialogue and Member, argues that social dialogue is vital to identifying answers to the challenges of our time.
