History and Structure of the European Union

Skibidi, the EU journey started in 1952 with the Coal and Steel Union, a goon squad of countries aiming for peace. Fast forward to 1993, the EG leveled up to EU, and now we have 27 nations in the ship. Lowkey, EU is a mix of supranational and intergovernmental vibes. Decisions need a sigma majority but every country has veto power, so it is an edge game. The Copenhagen Criteria are the gatekeepers; you need democracy, a market economy, and the admin skills to play. Decisions are made close to home, the four freedoms rule, and regulations are set by treaties. It is dank, and the collaboration is real.