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| European Union Europäische Union Union Européenne | |
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| Anthem "Ode to Joy" (Instrumental) | |
 Map of the EU showing member states in blue and countries and regions in the process of leaving or where EU law do not apply in orange. | |
| Capital | Brussels |
| Largest City | Paris |
| Official languages | 24 Official Languages |
| Type | Political, military and economic union |
| Member States | |
| President | Jacqueline Bruhns |
| Legislature | Council of the EU
European Parliament |
| Area | 4,525,893 km² |
| Population | TBD |
| GDP (PPP) | $28.7 trillion (4th if counted as single state) |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 17 member states that are located in Europe. The EU has developed an internal single market through a standardised system of laws that apply in all member states.
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. Within the Schengen Area, passport controls have been abolished.
All EU member states are members of a monetary union which uses the euro currency.
The EU also has a single centralised military, the European Defence Forces (EDF), although not all European members contribute to this force.
Currently 3 members, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Greece are in the process of leaving the EU.