How has the European Union evolved over time from an economic union to an increasingly political one?

The European Unions has evolved from economic towards political union in the following means:

(i) Its aim was to create Europe economically, culturally and politically strong enough or facing powers like Russia and the United States.


(ii) For the purpose of sending grievance of European nations to the United States, two nations including France as well as Great Britain are members involved in the Security Council of UNO.


(iii) Because of the existence of some non-permanent members included in the UN Security Council, the European Union was capable of influencing United States policies.


(iv) It possesses its own anthem, flag, founding date as well as currency.


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