European Union - Countries of the World

Author: Zhang Jianxiong
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: The European Union evolved from the European Community and is a regional integration organization that combines political and economic entities, holding significant influence in the world. Its objectives are "to establish an area without internal borders, strengthen coordinated economic and social development, and establish an eventual economic and monetary union with a single currency, thereby promoting balanced economic and social development among member states," and "to pursue a common foreign and security policy, showcasing the Union's identity on the international stage." This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the composition, development process, internal relations of the European Union, as well as its geography, history, politics, economy, military, culture, and foreign affairs.