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European Union
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The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The supranational union has a total area of 4,233,255 km2 (1,634,469 sq mi), an estimated population of approximately 451 million (2025), and the EU member states generated a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of around €18.802 trillion (2025), accounting for approximately one sixth of global economic output. The EU is often described as a sui generis political entity combining characteristics of both a federation and a confederation.

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The European Union, also known by names such as Europäische Union and Den Europæiske Union, is a regional organization and supranational union. It was established in 1957 and formally began on November 1, 1993. The organization was founded by Italy, France, Luxembourg, and Belgium. Its capital is Brussels, Belgium, and it follows the Western European Union, the European Coal and Steel Community, the European Economic Community, and the European Community.

The EU has a population of 513,481,690 and uses English, French, Dutch, and Danish as official languages. Its legislative bodies are the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, while the European Commission serves as the executive body. The Court of Justice of the European Union is the highest judicial authority. The union’s anthem is the Anthem of Europe, its flag is the flag of Europe, and its top-level Internet domain is .eu. It is a member of the European Economic Area, the World Trade Organization, the G20, and the Quartet on the Middle East.

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Type
Government
Founded
1957
Location
Brussels, Belgium
Also known as
EU
Status
Active
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GRID grid.453396.e · ISNI 0000 0001 2290 4914

Nobel Prize

  • The Nobel Peace Prize2012

    “for over six decades contributed to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe”

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Official website

Your gateway to the EU, News, Highlights | European Union

Discover how the EU functions, its principles, priorities; find out about its history and member states; learn about its legal basis and your EU rights.

europa.eu →

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Described at

CAIN: Abstracts of Organisations - 'E'

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Encyclopedic overview

Flag

Motto: "In Varietate Concordia" (Latin)"United in Diversity"

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