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European Union membership

The composition of the European Union, including its member states and the distinction between EU membership and other arrangements like the EEA and Schengen Area.

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Jan 31, 2026

In the EU-Mercosur FTA, are there safeguards (for agricultural products by EU farmers). Also, is there a removal or reduction of standards (for health, food safety and the environment)

The EU‑ agreement includes explicit, legally framed safeguards: quotas/tariff‑rate limits for sensitive products, a bilateral safeguard clause allowing temporary suspension of tariff preferences, enha...

Jan 11, 2026

What is the size of europe

Europe’s continental land area is commonly reported at about 10 million square kilometres, with most mainstream sources giving figures between roughly 9.94 million km² and 10.19 million km² depending ...