🤝 What Unites Europe: The European Union
  • The European Union (EU) is a unique economic and political partnership between currently 27 European states.
  • It promotes peace, prosperity, and freedom of movement across national borders. Key achievements are:
    • The Euro as a shared currency in many countries
    • Open borders through the Schengen Area
    • Shared values: democracy, rule of law, human rights
    • Cooperation on environmental, trade, and security policy
  • The EU is a worldwide example of voluntary political and economic integration among many nations.
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