European Union member states

The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 member countries in Europe that cooperate to promote peace, stability, and prosperity. Member states agree to follow shared rules, facilitate free movement of people, goods, services, and capital, and work together on issues like trade, environmental protection, and security. While each country retains its sovereignty, they collaborate through the EU’s institutions to make collective decisions that benefit the entire union. The EU aims to foster economic growth and strengthen political ties among its members.