The Nobel Peace Prize 2012
Awarded on: 2012-10-12
"for over six decades contributed to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe"
European Union
Born: 1952-00-00 in Unknown location
Field: Supranational political and economic union
Biography
The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. A supranational union with a total area of 4,233,255 km2 (1,634,469 sq mi) and an estimated population of over 450 million as of 2025, its member states generated a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of around €18.802 trillion in 2025, accounting for approximately one sixth of global economic output. The EU is often described as a sui generis political entity combining characteristics of both a federation and a confederation.