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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 Union
In Germany, the term for the parliamentary alliance of the political parties CDU and CSU in the Bundestag.
Die Union stellt in der aktuellen Regierung den Kanzler.
The Union provides the chancellor in the current government.
union / association
A general term for an alliance, association, or organization, for example a trade union.
Die Spieler gründeten eine Union, um ihre gemeinsamen Interessen zu vertreten.
The players founded a union to represent their shared interests.
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.
federation / waistband / bunch
Union and Bund can both refer to an association of states or groups. Union often suggests a closer political or economic association, while Bund also works for a common alliance. With established names, the standard designation determines which term is used.
Die Staaten arbeiten in der Europäischen Union politisch und wirtschaftlich zusammen.
The states cooperate politically and economically in the European Union.
Die Staaten schlossen einen Bund für gemeinsame wirtschaftliche Ziele.
The states formed an alliance to pursue common economic goals.
