EU 3
n.— «The critical question now is whether three EU nations—Britain, France and Germany, also known as the “EU 3″—are prepared to join the United States in stepping up pressure against the Iranian regime.» —“Iran and the EU 3” Washington Times June 10, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
The German phrase Der Bus hält an jeder Milchkanne literally translates as “The bus stops at every milk can,” and refers to a bus that stops at every little out-of-the-way town. This is part of a complete episode.
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