European Union

Example Sentences

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The European Union once depended on Russia for 45% of its natural-gas imports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The exception is a 15% tax rate on drugs coming from the European Union, Japan, South Korea, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

"It is increasingly clear that as the world continues down this volatile path, our long-term national interest requires closer partnership with our allies in Europe and with the European Union," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Ties remain cool with former colonial power France, which was swift to call for Bazoum's release, while relations with the European Union are similarly testy.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The leaders of the European Union recommend diplomacy.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson