The correct answer is (c) 27.
The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The EU operates through a system of supranational institutions and intergovernmental-negotiated decisions by the member states. It aims to bring about the coordination of member states’ economic policies, a single market in which goods and people move freely, and common policies on trade, agriculture, fisheries, and regional development.
The EU was founded in 1957 with the signing of the Treaty of Rome by six countries: Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. Since then, it has grown to include 27 member states, with Croatia being the most recent to join in 2013.
The EU is governed by a number of institutions, including the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, the European Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Union, and the European Central Bank. The European Parliament is the only directly elected institution of the EU. It is made up of 751 members who are elected every five years. The Council of the European Union is made up of the heads of government of the member states. The European Commission is the executive branch of the EU. It is made up of 27 commissioners, one from each member state. The Court of Justice of the European Union is the highest court in the EU. It interprets EU law and settles disputes between member states. The European Central Bank is responsible for setting monetary policy for the eurozone, the group of 19 EU member states that use the euro as their currency.
The EU has a number of policies that affect the lives of its citizens. These include policies on trade, agriculture, fisheries, regional development, and the environment. The EU also has a common foreign and security policy.
The EU is a major player in the global economy. It is the world’s largest single market and the world’s largest exporter of goods and services. The EU is also a major donor of international aid.
The EU has been criticized for its bureaucracy, its lack of democratic accountability, and its impact on national sovereignty. However, it has also been praised for its role in promoting peace, prosperity, and democracy in Europe.