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European Union  

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  • The European Union (previously known as the European Community or European Economic Community) is a unique economic and political partnership among 27 European countries. The EU is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, and has a mission to build peace, stability, equality, and prosperity to the European continent and the world. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; European Union]

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