Evrópusambandinu
Evrópusambandinu, often referred to as the EU, is a unique political and economic union of 27 European countries. It was established after World War II with the aim of fostering economic cooperation, believing that countries that trade with one another are less likely to go to war. The foundation of the EU can be traced back to the European Coal and Steel Community, founded in 1951, which later evolved into the European Economic Community in 1957. The Maastricht Treaty, signed in 1992, formally created the European Union.
The EU operates through a system of supranational institutions and intergovernmental negotiations. Key institutions include the
A significant achievement of the EU is the creation of a single market, which allows for the