EU consists of 27 member states with free movement of goods and people. Euro is used by 19 member states as of 2024. Combined population exceeds 445 million people
EU offers single market, environmental standards and human rights protection. EU grew significantly since 1958 with 10 new members in 2004. UK left EU in 2020 after Brexit
Croatia became first Western Balkan country to join EU in 2013. Five countries have candidate status: Albania, Bosnia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia. Accession negotiations opened with Montenegro and Serbia in 2022. Kosovo submitted EU membership application in December 2022
IDO represents over 90 member countries supporting global dance heritage. Founded in 1981 with few members, now has over 250,000 members worldwide. Only Antarctica remains outside the organization's borders
EU started with six founding members in 1958. Current EU membership has grown from six to 28 states
EU governance combines authority, resources and capacity to act with legitimacy. EU produces both soft (values) and hard (negotiations) governance. Boundaries can be maintained, strengthened, blurred or moved for governance. Internalisation creates linkages between external and internal EU policies