What is European Union?
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The European Union is a unique economic and political union between 27 EU
countries that together cover much of the continent. What began as a
purely economic union has evolved into an organization spanning policy
areas, from climate, environment and health to external relations and
security, justice and migration. A name change from the European Economic
Community (EEC) to the European Union (EU) in 1993 reflected this.
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European Council
The European Council (informally EUCO) is a collegiate
body that defines the overall political directions and priorities of the European Union.
It comprises the heads of state or government of the EU member states,
along with the Pr
esident of the European Council and the President of the European Commission.
The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs
and Security Policy also takes part in its meetings.
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European Commission
The Commission is composed of the College of Commissioners
from 27 EU countries. Together, the 27 Members of the
College are the Commission's political leadership during
a 5-year term. They are assigned responsibility for
specific policy areas by the President.
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European Parliament
The European Parliament is an important
forum for political debate and decision-making at the EU level.
The Members of the European Parliament are directly elected
by voters in all Member States to represent people’s interests
with regard to EU law-making and to make sure other EU institutions
are working democratically.
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