What is the European Union?

The European Union is a group of 27 countries in Europe. 

These countries came together

to make things better, easier and safer for people.

Map of the EU

They agreed to work together and help each other.

These countries are:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic 
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden

You can find more information
on the website of the European Union
here: europa.eu/european-union/about-eu/easy-to-read_en
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