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.
Decebal-Ștefăniță Pădure is a member of the European Economic and Social Committee and Co-Chair of the EU-Montenegro Civil Society Joint Consultative Committee (JCC). Here, he charts Montenegro’s path to the European Union.
Twelve cities are racing to be named the European Capital of Innovation 2026 as part of the iCapital Awards. These cities are now one step closer to securing recognition and significant financial support for their efforts in driving inclusive, citizen-focused innovation.
The European Commission and the Australian Government have begun discussing their scientific cooperation through Australia’s association with Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme.
Satellite navigation is slowly becoming an essential part of daily life. As our dependence on the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology deepens, so does the need to protect it.
The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the recipients of its highly competitive 2025 Starting Grants, awarding a total of €761 million to support 478 early-career researchers across Europe.
At the first ASEAN-EU Ministerial Dialogue on Environment and Climate Change, the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) convened a high-level side event to reinforce collaboration on carbon pricing and market mechanisms.
The sixth edition of the European Research and Innovation (R&I) Days will take place on 16-17 September 2025 at The Square in Brussels, bringing together key players from across Europe’s research, business, and innovation.
With ambitions to achieve climate neutrality, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) is exploring a dedicated EU-wide purchasing programme to increase permanent carbon dioxide removals (CDR).
Europe is seeing a surge in AI-powered healthcare innovation, with startups leading the charge in transforming patient care, diagnostics, and treatment.
Discover the significance of ensuring Europe’s nuclear future through effective radioactive waste management as a vital component of the EU’s industrial leadership.
