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Which countries are part of the European Union?
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The European Union is a political and economic union of 28 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The EU has three main institutions: the Council of the European Union, the Commission, and the European Parliament. The Council of the European Union is composed of the heads of state or government of the member states, and it makes decisions by consensus. The Commission is responsible for proposing legislation, executing the laws, and overseeing the budget. The European Parliament is made up of 751 members elected every five years.