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.
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund has taken the following steps toward strengthening Europe's technological sovereignty by finalising its first two equity investments under the new EIC Step Scale Up scheme.
A new report from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) reveals that adopting circular economy practices in heavy industry could cut up to 231 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions per year by 2050.
A new initiative under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) is now open to applications, offering €22.5 million in funding to support long-term research careers in Europe.
The world's oceans are racing towards their tipping point with every region now under threat from the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
The European Innovation Council (EIC) has received 611 proposals for its latest EIC Transition call, marking the highest number in the program's history.
Childhood cancer cases are increasing across the European Union, with newly released data from the European Cancer Information System (ECIS) showing a clear upward trend in diagnoses.
As the European Union seeks to strengthen innovation across the continent, the European Commission is inviting businesses, researchers, policymakers, and citizens to share their views on the upcoming European Innovation Act.
The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has officially launched a series of new open calls for proposals under the 2025 EU4Health Work Programme on behalf of the European Commission.
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has announced the nominees for the 2025 EIT Awards, bringing together Europe’s brightest minds and most promising ideas.
This September, Europe has taken steps in advancing its green transition with the opening of the continent’s largest rare earth magnet factory in Narva, Estonia.
A survey reveals widespread approval and growing interest in the European Commission’s practical guidance toolsA survey reveals widespread approval and growing interest in the European Commission’s practical guidance tools.
The European Commission has revealed a new strategy to bolster Europe’s research and technology infrastructures, aiming to secure the continent’s leadership in global science, innovation, and industrial competitiveness.
Senior officials from the United States and the European Union gathered in Washington, D.C. on September 8–9, 2025, for the 13th U.S.-EU Space Dialogue.
