Federation with Italy, France and Sweden (8,5)

I believe the answer is:

european union

(Other definitions for european union that I've seen before include "Political institution" , "Political grouping" , "growing between Ireland and Poland?" , "EU in full" , "National association" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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