Laws, courts and authorities
EU
Abbreviation for European Union
In short and in plain language
The EU is a group of states in Europe.
They share a common market and have laws in common.
It makes rules for them. They deal with data protection, safe goods and artificial intelligence, for example.
Such rules can also affect the websites and shops of firms.
Definition
The EU is a union of European states with a common internal market and shared legislation. It adopts regulations and directives, for example on data protection, product safety and artificial intelligence. Such rules can also affect the websites and online shops of businesses.