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Originally created in the early 1950's as the six member European Coal and Steel Community, the European Union has evolved into a twenty-eight member state democratic institution which plays a critical role in the daily life of almost five hundred million Europeans. The main goals of the European Union are:
The European Union has several major institutions, each with specific roles and responsibilities.These institutions work co-operatively with each other to set policy, enact legislation, and oversee the administration of European Union Law. These institutions are: the Council of the European Union, the European Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Union, and the European Parliament.