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Dec 2023
16m 17s

Will The EU Fail?

Economics Explained
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The EU represents the third largest economy globally, with a population of 447 million people and 20 member states. Its five largest countries are Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Poland. However, the EU faces several significant economic challenges, including the debt crisis, Brexit, and tensions with major energy suppliers. This video explores these challenges, as well as the potential impact of a non-unified Europe on the global economy and the likelihood of other nations following the UK's example and leaving the union.

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