bloc

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Unemployment in the currency area fell to 6.1% from 6.2% in December as the bloc continued to show resilience in the face of global uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Kwankwaso brings a fresh appeal to the coalition and has a large support base in the mainly Muslim northern Nigeria, a key voting bloc in national elections.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The bloc signed a sweeping trade deal with Australia earlier this week, and in January announced a landmark trade deal with India after nearly two decades of on-off talks.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Before the US tariff deal is implemented by the bloc, it still needs to be negotiated with EU member states -- although Brussels hopes talks will go quickly.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

With six full suffrage states and two million female voters, there already existed a readymade voting bloc with the potential to influence state and national elections.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling