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In April 2026, the European Union (EU) approved its 20th package of major sanctions against Russia.

Formally adopted on April 23, 2026, by the Council of the European Union, this package represents the largest set of new restrictions in two years.

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• The United Kingdom officially left the European Union on 31 January 2020 at 11 p.m. GMT
• known as Brexit (British Exit).
• End of its 47-year membership,
• lasted until 31 December 2020
• Referendum Date: 23 June 2016.
• Article 50 Triggered: 29 March 2017
• Vote Result: Leave – 51.9%, Remain – 48.1%

Last verified on 08-04-2026

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The first country from the European Union (EU) to introduce fuel rationing amid energy disruptions in 2026 is Slovenia.

 Additional Information:  

Slovenia imposed limits on how much fuel people could buy because of shortages and long lines at petrol stations, making it the first EU member state to use fuel rationing in response to escalating U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran

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• The United Kingdom officially left the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020.
• This withdrawal is popularly known as Brexit (British Exit).

Additional information:

• Referendum Date: 23 June 2016
• Vote Result: Leave – 51.9%, Remain – 48.1%
• Transition Period: Until 31 December 2020, UK followed EU rules.

Last verified on 09-03-2026

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• The European Parliament (EU Parliament) is one of the main legislative bodies of the European Union.
• Its official seat is in Strasbourg, France, where most plenary sessions are held.
• Brussels, Belgium, is used for committee meetings and additional sessions.

Last verified on 12-03-2026

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• Brexit refers to the United Kingdom leaving the European Union (EU).
• The negotiations between the UK and EU mainly took place in Brussels, Belgium (EU HQ).

Additional information:

• Brexit Referendum: 23 June 2016
• Article 50 Triggered: 29 March 2017
• UK officially left EU: 31 January 2020
• Transition period ended: 31 December 2020

Last verified on 11-03-2026

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In March 2026, the European Union reached a landmark political agreement to set a legally binding target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040.

Additional Information:

The European Union (EU) is a unique political and economic union of 27 European countries.

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Last verified on 07-02-2026

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The European Union (EU) designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a “terrorist organisation” on 29 January 2026.

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From 1 January 2026, Euro will be legal currency of Bulgaria.

Bulgaria became the 21st country to use Euro currency.

Earlier, the currency of Bulgaria was “Lev”.

Additional Information:

Bulgaria initially joined the EU in 2007.

It adopted Euro Currency after 19 years of joining.

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