bloc
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The predicted tightening of monetary policy comes as rising oil prices have stoked inflation in the bloc, with the eurozone’s economy contracting by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2026.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Despite Pashinyan developing, good-natured relationship with European leaders, Armenia doesn't even have EU candidate status yet, and membership of the bloc is still a long way off.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
This time it worked, and the U.K., along with Denmark, formally joined the bloc on Jan. 1, 1973.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
During the EU-Western Balkans Summit, senior bloc figures repeatedly pushed the need to speed up the accession process for candidate countries -- including six Balkan nations.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The union was meant to create a more powerful bloc, one that might grow to include Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and others.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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Human Geography - Middle School
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Human Geography - High School
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Eastern Europe - Introductory
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