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European Union (EU)

A group of European countries that cooperate closely on trade and laws. It began as the European Economic Community (EEC), formed by six countries in 1957; the UK joined in 1973.

Where it appears in the handbook: Chapter 5The UK and International Institutions

This term can appear in the real test. Practise questions that use it:

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European Union (EU) — meaning in the Life in the UK Test · iKnowTheUK