Number: RS21372 Title: The European Union: Questions and Answers Authors: Kristin Archick, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Abstract: This report describes the European Union (EU), its evolution, governing institutions, trade policy, and efforts to forge common foreign and defense policies. The report also addresses the EU-U.S. and EU-NATO relationships, which may be of interest to the second session of the 110th Congress. Pages: 6 Date: July 27, 2008