The endangered European Union

Here's how the EU works — and why it might fall apart

The Parliament: Limited power over unelected EU leaders.
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Britain's vote to leave the European Union shocked Europe, and has other countries thinking about quitting, too. Here's everything you need to know about the EU:

What does the EU do?

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