Some of the important things you need to know about the European is that
1. Its a union
2. Its not a continent
3. The European Union is an international organization made up of 28 European countries
4. The objectives of the EU are to establish European citizenship, ensure freedom, justice and security, promote economic and social progress, and assert Europe's role in the world.
5. The capital of the European Union is Brussels, Belgium.
6. The EU is run by five main groups: European Parliament, Council of the Union, European Commission, Court of Justice, and the Court of Auditors.