European Union
The European Union is a supernational government organization that covers most of Europe, with the exception of the United Kingdom, Norway, and parts of the Balkans and Eastern Europe.
The UK was part of the EU for a while but withdrew over concerns about excessive bureaucracy and undemocratic policy-making.[1]
Some former Soviet-aligned countries have joined but others have been hesitant.[2]
Norway would probably lose money if it joined, so it has stayed out. It also still hunts whales.
References[edit]
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Mark Landler; Patricia Cohen (2024-11-22). "The UK Faces a Dilemma: Cozy Up to Trump or Reconnect With Europe?". The New York Times. p. A9. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
But while Britain and the European Union could make common cause in responding to American tariffs, it is equally likely that a new wave of protectionism could divide them, diplomats said, particularly if Britain tried to cut its own deal with Mr. Trump that would exempt it from certain tariffs.
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Graham Bowley (2005-07-19). "European Union's New Members Await the Spoils of Defeat". The New York Times. p. C4. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
'We want to use all the potential of Europe, and, due to Europe's recent political history, we have huge disparities,' said Danuta Hübner, the commissioner for regional policy, who oversees the European Union's regional aid budget. 'Every citizen has the right to benefit from growth in Europe.'