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UK in the EU

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The European Union is a partnership of 27 countries.  Britain has been a member of the EU since 1973.  The European Commission Representation in the United Kingdom is a useful information source for the overall picture of the EU in the UKthis external link will open in a new window and the UK in the EU alongside the European Parliament Information Office in the UKthis external link will open in a new window.

These websites provide links to other services, including the Europe Direct Networks:

The European Union Gatewaythis external link will open in a new window provides information on a UK profile of our entry into the EU.  It also has a page about joining the EUthis external link will open in a new window where you can learn about conditions of membership.

At the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Right Hon David Lidington MPthis external link will open in a new window is Minister of State responsible for European issues and NATO.

UK Trade Investmentthis external link will open in a new window covers export from the UK and investment in the UK.  The EU is a significant trading partner.