This unique collection of data includes concise definitions and explanations relating to all aspects of the European Union. It explains the terminology surrounding the EU, and outlines the roles and significance of its institutions, member and applicant countries, foreign relations, programmes and policies, treaties and personalities. It contains over 1,000 clear and succinct definitions and explains acronyms and abbreviations. Entries are arranged alphabetically and fully cross-referenced for ease of use. Among the entries you can find explanations of and background details on: Article 50; Brexit; competition policy; the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund; the euro; Greece; Europol; migration and asylum policy; the Schengen Agreement; the Single Supervisory Mechanism; the Treaty of Lisbon; Ukraine; the United Kingdom; Ursula von der Leyen; the Windsor Framework.