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The EU explained: What are its biggest issues?

Lucia Schulten
November 27, 2023

What are the EU's toughest challenges? From balancing national interests to enforcing laws across 27 countries, here are the unique dynamics and dilemmas facing the European Union in today's political landscape.

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DW Mitarbeiterin Lucia Schulten
Lucia Schulten Brussels Correspondent
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