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How the EU works

How the EU works

The European Union is a unique economic and political union of 27 European countries with a combined population of almost 450 million people. The EU publications in this section explain what the EU is and what it does.

How the EU works - 1

The EU institutions: composition and responsibilities

How the EU works - 2

The euro & Schengen

How the EU works - 3

European citizens’ initiative & Conference on the Future of Europe