How the EU works

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How the EU works: what is the EU?

By Eleanor Spaventa, Professor of European Law, Durham University • 3 mins

We asked an EU expert to answer the question "What is the EU?" in 500 words. Here's what she said. Read

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How the EU works: EU law and the UK

By Dr Albertina Albors-Llorens, Reader in European Union Law, University of Cambridge • 3 mins

Dr Albertina Albors-Llorens gives a brief rundown of how EU law works. Read

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How the EU works: what is the single market?

By Catherine Barnard, Professor of European Union Law. University of Cambridge and Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe • 3 mins

Professor Catherine Barnard wrote the book on the EU single market (literally). Here's her simplified explanation of what it means. Read

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Why worry about "ever closer union"?

By Conor James McKinney • 2 mins

EU heads of government formally said last year that the treaty language "ever closer union" shouldn't force reluctant countries into further EU integration. Read

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Looking for impartial information about the EU? Look no further

By Amy Sippitt • 1 min

The public and businesses say they don't have enough information about the EU. Full Fact will provide impartial information in the run up to the referendum. Read

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European elections: all the info you need on polling day

By Owen Spottiswoode • 1 min

The UK is among the first of the EU member states to cast its vote for the MEPs who will represent the country in Brussels to 2019. We've pulled together some information to help those going to the polls today. Read

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The European Union: some facts

By Full Fact Team • 3 mins

Why does EU membership matter? It's estimated (although the source is murky) that 3.5m jobs are associated with EU membership. That's not to say those jobs are dependent on EU … Read