The political structure of the European Union is similar to a confederation, where many policy areas are federalised into common institutions capable of making law; the competences to control foreign
The hemicycle of the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, France
Kaja Kallas, High Representative Vice President
The European Union is a supranational union of 27 member states that are party to the EU's founding treaties, and thereby subject to the privileges and obligations of membership. They have agreed by t
Politics of the European Union
…the twenty-seven state governments (the Union does limit the level of variation allowed for VAT). These areas are primarily under the control of the EU's member states although a certain amount of structured co-operation and coordination takes place in these areas. For the EU to take substantial actions in these areas…
A 2011 'family photo' of the European Council, which comprises the heads of state or government of the member states, along with President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission