The European Union possesses certain features that make it one influential organisation. They are as follows:

(i) The European Union has developed over time from an economic union tom political union. It possesses its own anthem, flag, currency as well as founding date.

(ii) The European Union’s share of world trade is about three times greater in comparison to that of the United States which allows it to be more assertive when it comes to trade disputes occurring with China as well as the United States.

(iii) The European Union possesses diplomatic, economic, military and political influence. Gross Domestic Product of the European Union is observed to be slightly greater in comparison to that of the United States.