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Introduction to the European Union

A comprehensive audio-based exploration of the European Union, covering its history, institutions, policies, and future outlook for beginners.

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What you'll learn

Welcome to the Club: Understanding the EU · 3 lessons

• What is the European Union?
• Meet the Members
• The Four Freedoms

Forging Peace: The Early History (1945–1992) · 4 lessons

• Out of the Ashes
• Coal, Steel, and the First Six
• The Treaty of Rome
• The Maastricht Milestone

Growing the Family: Expansion and Evolution · 4 lessons

• The Big Bang Enlargement
• Money Matters: The Birth of the Euro
• The Schengen Area
• Brexit Explained

Who Runs the EU? The Political Hierarchy · 4 lessons

• The European Commission
• The European Parliament
• The Council of the EU & European Council
• The EU Court of Justice

How the EU Works in Practice · 3 lessons

• How a Bill Becomes a Law in the EU
• The "Brussels Effect"
• Paying for the Club

Modern Challenges and Triumphs · 4 lessons

• The European Green Deal
• Taming Big Tech
• The EU on the Global Stage
• Economic Security

The Future of the European Union · 3 lessons

• The Waiting Room
• Wider vs. Deeper
• Journey Recap & The Road Ahead