Evolutionary Aspect and Current State of the European Union Development

Abstract

The article examines the evolution of the development of the European Union (EU), suggests the stages of its formation. The main factors of the emer- gence of the EU and important aspects of integration are indicated. The gradual accession of new members and documents regulating the functioning of the EU are reflected. The statistics of foreign trade of the EU countries and the place of the EU in the world are given. Special attention is paid to the relations between Ukraine and the EU as the main partner for Ukraine. The stages of development of Ukrainian-European relations and the importance of integration processes for our country are presented, which is reflected in the form of foreign trade statistics between Ukraine and the EU.