The+European+Union

History
==The EU was formally established on November 1st, 1993. Before the EU, other unities were made with the states of Europe. First there was the Europe Coal and Steel Community and that was the ECC and Euratom. The EU is an economical and political union of 27 states that are mostly located in Europe. The EU aims to ensure free movement of people, goods, services and money.==

** Members **
==The EU has 27 member states: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta. Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and UK. Britain, France and Germany are the top 3 most powerful states in the EU.==

Structure
==The European Union is structured with three pillars. They are the European Communities, Common Foreign and Security Policy, and the Police and Judicial Co-Operation in Criminal Matters.Within these pillars there is a balance between the supranational and intergovernmental principles.==

Advantages Of Membership
==Some advantages of joining the EU are easier trade with countries that are also members of the EU. Another benefit is that all the members of the EU use the same currency and you woulds have to change your money when you travel.==

Disadvantages Of Membership
==Disadvantages are that the membership and policies are expensive. Another disadvantage is that criminals have the freedom of movement within the EU and that the EU can force laws on your own country without any permission.==

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