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Euromyth

Euromyths are stories about the European Union (EU) that are not true. They often involve the EU trying to do strange things such as ban pies, tell us how to make mayonnaise, or even what kind of vacuum cleaner we can use. These stories can be spread by the media, politicians, or just people talking. They are usually false, or exaggerated to make them sound strange or scary. The EU is not out to get us, it just wants to make sure that there is high-quality food, healthy workplaces, and lots of other good things for people across Europe.