What is the main purpose of the european union?
to protect countries against russia or distant enemies.
to produce one unified government for europe.
to minimize barriers to trade, commerce and cooperation between countries.
to replace the united nations.

The main purpose of the European Union is to minimize barriers to trade, commerce and cooperation between countries.

Option C

Explanation:

Being a coalition of 28 European countries, European Union’s main purpose is to breakdown economic, trade and social barriers and to promotes and aid in flourishing the scientific and technological advancement. It also aims at protecting and promoting the environment and the social goals.

European Union which was formed in 1993 with its headquarters at Brussels in Belgium has three governing bodies namely: a parliament, a council and a commission. It uses Euro as a common currency for all member states.