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Trace the evolution process of the European Union.
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Solution
The collapse of the Soviet bloc put Europe on a fast track resulting in the establishment of the European Union (EU) in 1992. The EU has evolved over time from an economic union to an increasingly political one. The EU has started to act more as a nation state. It has its own flag, own anthem, founding date and currency.
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