Background Information
The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union of 28 member states, located primarily in Europe. Use the following sources to learn more about the European Union.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowProvides original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news.
- Encyclopedia of the European UnionAn encyclopedia dedicated to the European Union.
- Europe Since 1914: Encyclopedia of the Age of War and ReconstructionThis encyclopedia details European history from the Bolshevik Revolution to the European Union, linking it to the history of the rest of the world.
- The Oxford Handbook of the European UnionThis resource discusses the history, functioning, and nature of the European integration. It covers the major institutions, policies, and events in the history of integration.
- Worldmark Encyclopedia of the NationsPresents information on 194 countries and dependencies from around the world. Entries discuss a variety of topics in detail from banking to demographic statistics. Also includes biographical essays on national leaders.