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What Is The European Union?
In this episode, we unpack the fascinating story of how a war-torn continent built one of the most ambitious political and economic unions in history. From its radical beginnings pooling coal and steel, to the Single Market, the Euro, and the everyday rights you probably didn’t know come from Brussels — this is the EU explained, simply.
We break down:
Why the EU was created to make war “materially impossible”
How it grew from six countries to 27 member states
How the Four Freedoms and the Single Market shape your daily life
The unique institutions that run the EU (and why they’re so confusing!)
The benefits, controversies, and big challenges the Union faces today
Whether you love it, hate it, or just want to finally understand it — this is your quick guide to how the EU works and why it still matters.
🎙️ Follow and hit play for more smart, easy-to-digest explainers about the world around you!
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By Smart CuriosityIn this episode, we unpack the fascinating story of how a war-torn continent built one of the most ambitious political and economic unions in history. From its radical beginnings pooling coal and steel, to the Single Market, the Euro, and the everyday rights you probably didn’t know come from Brussels — this is the EU explained, simply.
We break down:
Why the EU was created to make war “materially impossible”
How it grew from six countries to 27 member states
How the Four Freedoms and the Single Market shape your daily life
The unique institutions that run the EU (and why they’re so confusing!)
The benefits, controversies, and big challenges the Union faces today
Whether you love it, hate it, or just want to finally understand it — this is your quick guide to how the EU works and why it still matters.
🎙️ Follow and hit play for more smart, easy-to-digest explainers about the world around you!