Donald Tusk, at a summit in London, 2 March 2025
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The paradox is that 500 million Europeans are asking 300 million Americans to defend them against 140 million Russians. We must rely on ourselves, fully aware of our potential and with confidence that we are a global power.
— European Union
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The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union or confederation of 27 member states which are located primarily in Europe.
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The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union or confederation of 27 member states which are located primarily in Europe.
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