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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. For travel within the Schengen Area, passport controls have been abolished. 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 briefing: 173 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 15 hours ago

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Brexit briefing: 174 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 2 days ago

15th meeting of India-EU summit will be held in virtual mode on July 15: MEA The official spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Anurag Srivastava informed that 15th meeting of India-EU summit will be held in virtual mode on 15 July. Anurag Srivastava said, "The.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:00Published 2 days ago

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MEPs approve contentious road transport reform which fuelled east-west tensions The mobility package fuelled tensions within the European Union for three years, but its adoption by MEPs may calm a longstanding debate on working conditions for hauliers.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:35Published 3 days ago

Brexit briefing: 175 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 3 days ago

EU recovery package in spotlight as Angela Merkel addresses European Parliament EU recovery package in spotlight as Angela Merkel addresses European Parliament Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:32Published 4 days ago

EU splits mean COVID-19 rescue fund deal by end of July 'ambitious', says Eurogroup chief hopeful Later this month, European leaders will meet to try and thrash out a deal for a €750 billion EU coronavirus rescue fund.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:28Published 4 days ago

Brexit briefing: 176 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 4 days ago

Michel Barnier arrives at Number 10 as trade deal discussions continue The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator arrives at Downing Street ahead of a private dinner with his UK counterpart. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:32Published 4 days ago

Michel Barnier arrives in Downing Street The EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier arrives in 10 Downing Street ahead of an informal meeting over dinner with his UK counterpart David Frost. Report by Bassaneseg. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:42Published 4 days ago

EU to experience 'even deeper recession' than anticipated, as new forecast predicts 8.7% contraction The European Commission announced that the euro area economy will contract by 8.7%, as the lifting of lockdown measures has been more gradual than expected.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:11Published 5 days ago

Sharma: EU must respect UK as a sovereign nation Business Secretary Alok Sharma says the EU must respect the UK as a sovereign nation as post-Brexit negotiations continue. Report by Bassaneseg. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:34Published 5 days ago

Brexit briefing: 177 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Quote from the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier who will.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:48Published 5 days ago

New Payment System Will Challenge Mastercard And Visa As many as 20 major EU banks are set to announce details for a new payments initiative in the very near future. This announcement came from Electronic Payments International. Business Insider reports.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:30Published 6 days ago

Brexit briefing: 178 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Quote from Sarah Hewin, Chief economist at Standard Chartered, speaking to.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:48Published 6 days ago

Brexit briefing: 179 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 1 week ago

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