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European Union: Supranational political and economic union
The European Union (EU) is a supranational political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The union has a total area of 4,233,255 km2 (1,634,469 sq mi) and an estimated population of over 450 million as of 2025. The EU is often described as a sui generis political entity combining characteristics of both a federation and a confederation.

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Ukraine and EU launch €100 million military innovation partnership, officials in Rome say [Video]

Ukraine and EU launch €100 million military innovation partnership, officials in Rome say

Ukraine and EU launch €100 million military innovation partnership, officials in Rome say BraveTech EU is the first major tech alliance between Ukraine and Europe on equal terms, with each side..

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EU vows to protect Ukrainian culture as Russia targets over 500 heritage sites [Video]

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EU-Libya fallout: Should the European Union hold talks with Khalifa Haftar? [Video]

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EU-Libya fallout: Should the European Union hold talks with Khalifa Haftar? Officially, Brussels is cooperating with the government of national unity based in Tripoli. However, exchanges are also..

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Von der Leyen wounded: 5 Ways EU confidence vote shook her The European Commission survived the motion of censure voted on Thursday in the Parliament, but the EU Parliament will be no bed of roses..

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What are the most urgent problems which EU citizens living in cities want to see tackled? [Video]

What are the most urgent problems which EU citizens living in cities want to see tackled?

What are the most urgent problems which EU citizens living in cities want to see tackled? Three-quarters of EU citizens currently live in cities and urban areas. This figure is set to grow to 78% by..

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EU leaders agree to send delegation to Libya after previous group expelled from country [Video]

EU leaders agree to send delegation to Libya after previous group expelled from country

EU leaders agree to send delegation to Libya after previous group expelled from country The expulsion of EU diplomats risks complicating efforts to prevent a wave of irregular migration from Libya..

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Hoekstra warns Trump policy is a “major blow” to climate efforts [Video]

Hoekstra warns Trump policy is a “major blow” to climate efforts

Hoekstra warns Trump policy is a “major blow” to climate efforts US retreat from climate commitments under the Trump administration will have “significant consequences” for the planet, EU..

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'Russia’s unprecedented actions in Ukraine demand an unprecedented EU response' [Video]

'Russia’s unprecedented actions in Ukraine demand an unprecedented EU response'

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Patriots of Europe look to derail signature EU climate policy with key parliament file [Video]

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Patriots of Europe look to derail signature EU climate policy with key parliament file The far-right Patriots for Europe are now a step closer to derail one of the EU’s flagship policy, the..

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Trump & West Prepare Kyiv For BIGGEST ASSAULT: Final Phase of Russia Ukraine War With Putin [Video]

Trump & West Prepare Kyiv For BIGGEST ASSAULT: Final Phase of Russia Ukraine War With Putin

As Trump pledges 10 Patriot missiles to Kyiv, the EU is preparing a massive €100 billion support plan for Ukraine, potentially the largest in the war. Framed as the final phase against Putin’s..

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Greece suspends asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, PM Mitsotakis says [Video]

Greece suspends asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, PM Mitsotakis says

Greece suspends asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, PM Mitsotakis says Greece continues to be a key entry point to the EU for people escaping conflict and hardship in the..

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Too much manure, too little action: Dutch farming tests EU green goals [Video]

Too much manure, too little action: Dutch farming tests EU green goals

Too much manure, too little action: Dutch farming tests EU green goals Dutch farms emit too much nitrogen. As targets slip, ecosystems suffer, and EU green goals hang in the balance. Can food..

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EU will keep €18 billion frozen for Hungary after 'no progress' on rule of law concerns [Video]

EU will keep €18 billion frozen for Hungary after 'no progress' on rule of law concerns

EU will keep €18 billion frozen for Hungary after 'no progress' on rule of law concerns The money currently frozen combines around €8.4 billion in cohesion funds and €9.5 billion in COVID-19..

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'Worrying: Single EU member states are making asylum agreements with other countries' [Video]

'Worrying: Single EU member states are making asylum agreements with other countries'

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EU examines US proposal of 10% tariffs but concerns remain on sectoral tariffs [Video]

EU examines US proposal of 10% tariffs but concerns remain on sectoral tariffs

EU examines US proposal of 10% tariffs but concerns remain on sectoral tariffs A preliminary agreement is expected by Wednesday, according to sources, with implementation planned by 1 August...

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Can the EU jet itself into the space race? [Video]

Can the EU jet itself into the space race?

Can the EU jet itself into the space race? A revolution is coming to space, according to the European Commission, which has just proposed a new Space Act. Increasing the EU’s competitiveness in..

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What's happening online as the European Commission tries to crack down on hate speech? [Video]

What's happening online as the European Commission tries to crack down on hate speech?

What's happening online as the European Commission tries to crack down on hate speech? As a surge of hate speech in EU countries like Portugal and Sweden is raising concerns, how is the online..

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Worries for future of EU's Schengen areaas Poland reinstates border checks [Video]

Worries for future of EU's Schengen areaas Poland reinstates border checks

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‘35 Billion Euros via SMS’: Ursula von der Leyen Faces EU Firestorm Over Secret Pfizer Vaccine Deal [Video]

‘35 Billion Euros via SMS’: Ursula von der Leyen Faces EU Firestorm Over Secret Pfizer Vaccine Deal

A political firestorm has erupted in Brussels as French MEPs accuse European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of secretly negotiating a €35 billion vaccine deal with Pfizer—via SMS. With..

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EU leaders renew backing for Moldova’s EU membership ambitions at landmark summit [Video]

EU leaders renew backing for Moldova’s EU membership ambitions at landmark summit

EU leaders renew backing for Moldova’s EU membership ambitions at landmark summit The investment announced by EU leaders on Friday aims to boost Moldova’s economy and reduce its vulnerability to..

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Firefighters battle wildfires in Greece and Turkey, prompting evacuations and emergency response [Video]

Firefighters battle wildfires in Greece and Turkey, prompting evacuations and emergency response

Firefighters battle wildfires in Greece and Turkey, prompting evacuations and emergency response According to a 2024 report by the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe is the continent..

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42% increase in heat-related deaths at work in the EU since 2000, trade union says [Video]

42% increase in heat-related deaths at work in the EU since 2000, trade union says

42% increase in heat-related deaths at work in the EU since 2000, trade union says The European Trade Union Confederation is calling for common rules to protect workers' health during..

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Defence a key priority of Denmark's presidency of the European Union [Video]

Defence a key priority of Denmark's presidency of the European Union

Defence a key priority of Denmark's presidency of the European Union Denmark took over the six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union. During the European Commission's visit to the..

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Moldova pushes for EU accession, but Brussels hesitates to decouple Ukraine [Video]

Moldova pushes for EU accession, but Brussels hesitates to decouple Ukraine

Moldova pushes for EU accession, but Brussels hesitates to decouple Ukraine The EU and Moldova will discuss economic growth and security at their first bilateral summit in Chisinau this Friday. The..

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