the European Union in 60 seconds in 1973
people dress like this they've ruled the
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was only one year old and that's when
the UK joined what is now known as the
European Union or EU it's a club of 28
countries from around Europe who work
together this is its symbol it's got its
own Parliament its own anthem and its
own money the hero used by most of its
members but not for UK
countries join the EU because they think
it will help bring Europe closer
together but now British Prime Minister
David Cameron has promised to hold a
vote on whether or not the UK should
stay in or need the EU supporters of the
EU think the UK is stronger as part of
it that's because we buy and sell lots
of things with European countries people
who want to leave the EU say it forces
too many rules on Britain they say
leaving will give British people more
control over issues like immigration it
will be up to adults around the UK to
decide what's best when they vote this
summer