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.
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The European Union has allocated an additional €500 million to the COVAX facility, bringing its total contribution to €1 billion.
Commission launches “HERA Incubator” project to fight COVID mutations
The European Commission today (17 February) launched the "HERA Incubator", as both a "blueprint" for long-term health emergencies and a way to stop COVID-19 mutations.
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A post-Brexit economy: Where do we go next?
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European Commission presents Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan
The European Commission has announced its Europe's Beating Cancer Plan which sets out a new EU approach to cancer prevention, treatment and care.
European Commission pays out €14 billion under the SURE programme
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Brexit briefing: Understanding new employment laws
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European regulators have approved their third vaccine, AstraZeneca - which comes after a week of tense communications between the two parties.
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AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot spoke to Antonello Guerrera about the ongoing vaccine feud - with the Commission receiving 60% less than expected, raising tense questions about why.
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The European Commission has given the green light on the second Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) in the field of batteries.
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The BlueInvest fund today allocated the first of an available €75 million to two projects working against food insecurity - announcing the names at a BlueInvest Day event.
European Commission to create “transparency mechanism” for vaccine exports
In response to the AstraZeneca feud, EU officials are creating a "transparency mechanism" for vaccine exports - which would indirectly hold companies accountable for fulfilling their agreed contracts.
European Commission launches new Green Consumption Pledge
The European Commission has launched its new Green Consumption Pledge, the first initiative delivered under the New Consumer Agenda.
European Commission will get 60% less AstraZeneca vaccines
EU leaders are investigating why AstraZeneca are not following through with the pre-agreed number of vaccines for the Member States - taking a 60% cut to the expected amount.
Helping mothers return to work is a gender equality issue
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European Commission outlines key actions to beat COVID-19
The European Commission has set out the key actions needed to step up the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Three quarters of young people want a Politics GCSE
After a year of unprecedented politics, a new APPG on Political Literacy has launched - from Brexit to Black Lives Matter, young people appear to be highly politically engaged without any formal support in schools.
Why energy is at the heart of the EU’s decarbonisation efforts
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