Question 5
What does the abbreviation EU mean?
German original: Was bedeutet die Abkürzung EU?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- European Companies
- European Union — Correct answer
- Uniform Union
- Euro Union
Explanation
EU stands for European Union. The EU is a political and economic union of currently 27 European countries. These countries share common institutions, a single internal market, and a common currency, the euro.
Key terms in this question
- abbreviation — An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase, for example 'etc.' for 'et cetera'.
- cut / reduction — A cut means that something is reduced or decreased, for example a financial benefit or a budget. The amount or quantity becomes smaller than before.