European union

EUROPEAN UNION The European Union (EU) is among the largest political and economic ventures in recent times . It began as a post-war movement to ensure peace and economic cooperation and has grown into a unique organization with 27 member states, over 446 million residents , and global power in matters of trade, climate action , technology, and human rights. A Brief History The origins of the EU date back to the aftermath of World War II. European politicians sought to prevent a catastrophic war again by promoting economic interdependence. This created the European Coal and Steel Community in 1951 and subsequently the European Economic Community in 1957. The Maastricht Treaty of 1993 formally established the European Union, making way for...