Laws, courts and authorities
EU
Abbreviation for European Union
In short and in plain language
The EU is a group of states in Europe.
It has shared rules and its own bodies. Its rules apply directly in each member state.
One example is data protection. Another is flying drones to take photos of sites.
Definition
The European Union is an association of European states with common rules and institutions. Its regulations apply directly in the member states, for example in data protection or when flying drones for site photos.