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Definition of

European Union

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organization of European nations a social, economic, and political organization involving 27 European countries. It came into effect in 1993 as a result of the signing of the Maastricht Treaty by 15 countries; other countries joined later. Precursors were the European Community (EC) and the European Economic Community (EEC).

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Definitions of ’European Union’ and meaning of ’European Union’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’European Union’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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