Member states of the EU
Definition
The 27 independent sovereign nations that are part of the European Union, agreeing to abide by its laws and regulations for mutual economic and political benefits.
Analogy
Consider EU member states like players on a sports team. Each player has their individual strengths but they agree to play by the same rules for overall team success.
Related terms
Brexit: The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union following a referendum held in June 2016.
Eurozone: The group of European Union nations whose national currency is the euro.
Schengen Area: A zone comprising 26 European countries that abolished passport control at their mutual borders.
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