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Supranational political and economic union
The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. A supranational union with a total area of 4,233,255 km2 (1,634,469 sq mi) and an estimated population of just under 452 million as of 2026, its member states generated a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of around €18.802 trillion in 2025, accounting for approximately one sixth of global economic output. The EU is often described as a sui generis political entity combining characteristics of both a federation and a confederation.
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Withdrawal of the UK from the EU
Brexit was the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU).
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PM says he is looking at all options and ministers will examine ‘what is doable’ and the ‘pros and cons’
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated that his government may consider rejoining the European Union.
PM said one option was to back George Osborne’s call, made in an interview with The Independent, to rejoin the EU customs union