International Business discussion board

Provide a historical perspective of the EU by discussing how it started and where it is today. In addition, research the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) which is a Christian-based political party that is focused on applying the principles of Christian democracy and emphasizing the Christian understanding of humans and their responsibility toward God. Discuss what role the CDU has played during the development of the EU.

A thread of at least 400 words. 4 different resources citing them in current APA format. You may use the textbook, scholarly journals, the Bible, and governmental websites.