The European Union, the world’s largest political and economic bloc, celebrated its birthday on May 9
However, the celebrations are somewhat bittersweet given the unprecedented challenges in the EU is facing.
The rise of populism and anti-EU feeling throughout its own citizens, military conflict in the Middle East and Eastern Europe as well as Britain’s decision to quit the bloc all threaten to overshadow the event.
Dr. Michael Pulch, the EU's ambassador to Australia is nevertheless optimistic about the future of the union.
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