This unique collection of data includes concise definitions and explanations relating to all aspects of the European Union. It explains the terminology surrounding the EU, and outlines the roles and significance of its institutions, member countries, foreign relations, programmes and policies, treaties and personalities. It contains over 1,000 clear and succinct definitions and explains acronyms and abbreviations, which are arranged alphabetically and fully cross-referenced.

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ACP states



Article 50



Brexit



competition policy



Donald Tusk



the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund



the euro



Greece



Jean-Claude Juncker



Europol



migration and asylum policy



the Schengen Agreement



the Single Supervisory Mechanism



the single rulebook



the Treaty of Lisbon



Ukraine