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A merger or association of states, organizations, or groups for a political or economic purpose. It often refers to the European Union (EU).
Die Europäische Union ist eine wichtige politische und wirtschaftliche Gemeinschaft in Europa.
The European Union is an important political and economic community in Europe.
The exact meaning of 'Union' (union) depends heavily on context. In news about German politics, it means the CDU/CSU parties. In European topics, it refers to the EU. In other contexts, it is a general association.
Die Union hat einen neuen Vorschlag im Bundestag eingebracht.
The Union introduced a new proposal in the Bundestag.
In political and media texts, 'die Union' (the Union) is very often used as a shorter term for 'die Europäische Union' (the European Union). Usually, the context makes it clear that Europe is meant.
Die Union hat neue Sanktionen beschlossen.
The Union has decided on new sanctions.
When people in Germany talk about 'der Union' (the Union), they almost always mean the parliamentary alliance of the two conservative parties CDU (Christian Democratic Union) and CSU (Christian Social Union).
Der Kanzlerkandidat der Union wird nächste Woche bekannt gegeben.
The Union's candidate for chancellor will be announced next week.
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'die Partei' and 'die Union' can both appear in political contexts, but they do not mean the same thing. A 'Partei' is a political organization that takes part in elections. 'Union' usually means an alliance or association, for example the European Union, or in Germany the joint group of the CDU and CSU in the Bundestag. Learners may confuse the words because 'die Union' can seem like a party name in the context of German politics. Strictly speaking, however, 'Union' is not a general word for every political party.
Im Unterricht sprechen wir über die Rolle der Europäischen Union.
In class, we are talking about the role of the European Union.
Frau Weber arbeitet heute im Büro an einem Text für ihre Partei.
Ms. Weber is working in the office today on a text for her party.