European Union

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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

AFP works in 26 languages with Facebook's fact-checking program, including in Asia, Latin America and the European Union.

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

The European Union is investigating a French plan to subsidize the construction and operation of six new nuclear reactors by Electricite de France.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

In 2016, Turkey made a deal with the European Union to take back Syrian refugees in exchange for Syrians living in Turkey who qualify for asylum in Europe.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell