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The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. Its members have a combined area of 4,233,255.3 km² (1,634,469.0 sq mi) and an estimated total population of about 447 million. The EU has developed an internal single market through a standardised system of laws that apply in all member states in those matters, and only those matters, where members have agreed to act as one. EU policies aim to ensure the free movement of people, goods, services and capital within the internal market; enact legislation in justice and home affairs; and maintain common policies on trade, agriculture, fisheries and regional development. Passport controls have been abolished for travel within the Schengen Area. A monetary union was established in 1999, coming into full force in 2002, and is composed of 19 EU member states which use the euro currency. The EU has often been described as a sui generis political entity.

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Brexit: 71 days until Britain is scheduled to leave the EU The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latestfigures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:57Published 21 hours ago

Coronavirus pandemic: Ireland is first EU country to re-enter lockdown Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:55Published 1 day ago

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Business Minister insists door still open for Brexit deal Business Minister Nadhim Zahawi insists the door is still open for a trade deal with the EU before the end of the transition period, but the EU needs to consider the UK as a "true sovereign" and engage.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:28Published 2 days ago

EU Green Week: Here’s Europe’s plan to be first carbon-neutral continent To become the first carbon-neutral continent: that’s the ambitious goal for Europe, laid out in the EU's Green Deal. Here's how it's supposed to workView on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:26Published 2 days ago

Brexit Countdown: 72 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latestfigures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:57Published 2 days ago

Former prime minister Theresa May sounds no-deal Brexit security warning Former prime minister Theresa May poured scorn on Boris Johnson’s post-Brexitsecurity commitments as she warned of the dangers of a no-deal scenario. TheConservative former prime minister repeatedly.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:37Published 2 days ago

Michael Gove: Further Brexit trade talks meaningless unless EU changes position Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said further trade talks would be“meaningless” unless the EU changes its position. In a Commons statementfollowing the conclusion of last week’s European.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:54Published 2 days ago

Gove: Further Brexit talks 'meaningless' unless EU change Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has told MPs that further Brexit trade talks would be "meaningless" unless the EU changes its position. In a Commons statement following the conclusion of last.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:51Published 3 days ago

Theresa May sounds no-deal Brexit security warning Theresa May poured scorn on Boris Johnson's post-Brexit security commitments as she warned of the dangers of a no-deal scenario. The former prime minister repeatedly said "what?" in disbelief and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:32Published 3 days ago

Will France's largest glacier still be here by the end of the century? Euronews visits France's largest glacier La Mer de Glace to see the effects of climate change as part of EU Green Week 2020View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:48Published 3 days ago

Sefcovic: EU are ready to work until last minute to get deal Maros Sefcovic has told reporters that the EU is "ready to work until the last minute for a good agreement for both parties" but would not "sign an agreement at any cost". The European Commission vice.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:36Published 3 days ago

Minister: Door remains ‘ajar’ to conclude a Brexit deal Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has appealed to EU trade negotiators to show “more flexibility” to conclude a “Canada” style trade deal with the UK and insisted the “door remains ajar”.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:22Published 3 days ago

Brexit Countdown: 73 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latestfigures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:48Published 3 days ago

Europe's week: Leaders face tough decisions amid second wave of COVID-19 This week EU leaders grappled with tough decisions on re-introducing restrictive measures amid an uptick in infections. Meanwhile, African countries appear to have been largely spared the mass outbreak.. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 06:55Published 3 days ago

Britain's Gove says door 'ajar' on EU trade talks The door is still ajar for Britain and the European Union to strike a post-Brexit trade deal but the bloc needs to change its approach and show it is serious before talks can resume this week, senior.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:39Published 4 days ago

Michael Gove leaves door ‘ajar’ for post-Brexit trade talks with EU Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has insisted that the door is “ajar” forpost-Brexit trade talks to continue with the EU after Downing Street declarednegotiations as “over”. Mr Gove accused.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:10Published 4 days ago

Brexit Countdown: 74 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latestfigures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 4 days ago

UK must prepare for ‘no deal’ Brexit, says PM Boris Johnson The UK wants an EU trade deal like the bloc’s pact with Canada, but talks have stalled before the UK’s final divorce. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:27Published 5 days ago

Brexit: What would an Australia-style trade deal look like? Boris Johnson has told the country it is time to “get ready” for an “Australiasolution” to the post-Brexit trade talks with the European Union. But whatdoes the Prime Minister mean by an.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:38Published 5 days ago

Brexit Countdown: 75 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latestfigures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 5 days ago

EU leaders pledge to continue Brexit negotiations despite Johnson's comments EU leaders have committed to continuing negotiations on a post-Brexit dealwith the UK despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling a halt to talks withBrussels on a free trade agreement. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:17Published 5 days ago

EU Summit: Decision on reducing carbon emissions pushed back to December EU leaders met for a second day of talks in Brussels but decided to push back a decision on reducing carbon emissions by 55% in the next decade. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:32Published 6 days ago

UK ready for 'no-deal' Brexit unless 'fundamental change' in EU approach, says Johnson Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:04Published 6 days ago

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