The United Kingdom (UK) withdrew from the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020 and is no longer an EU Member State. Slovakia holds 13 seats in the European Parliament and is currently holding the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU for the first time. Austria is also a member of the Schengen Area since December 1, 2007. 1. Gradually, more countries decided to join. Its free trade agreements foresee the elimination of import duties on industrial goods and fish. GR - Greece 14. Slovakia’s currency is € (Euro) since it became a member of the Eurozone on January 1, 2009. A country wishing to join the EU submits a membership application to the Council, which asks the Commission to assess the applicant’s ability to meet the Copenhagen criteria. It is an area without internal borders, an area within which citizens, many non-EU nationals, business people and tourists can freely circulate without being subjected to border checks. The Polish comprise 7.5% of the total EU population. EU citizens have a right to live in any EU country and can cross borders with ease. Its capital city is Sofia, and the official language in Bulgaria is Bulgarian. Latvia is a member country of the EU since May 1, 2004 with its geographic size of 64,573 km², and population number 1,986,096, as per 2015. Denmark is a member country of the EU since January 1, 1973 with its geographic size of 42,924 km², and population number 5,659,715, as per 2015. The Slovenians comprise 0.4% of the total EU population. Its capital is Valletta and the official language is Maltese. Its capital is Stockholm and the official language is Swedish. European countries started to cooperate economically since 1951, when only states such as Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Germany, The Netherlands and Italy participated. Its capital is Bratislava and the official language is Slovak. The Italians comprise 12% of the total EU population. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €427.737 billion, as per 2015. The largest happened on 1 May 2004, when ten member states joined. Its capital is Berlin and the official language is German. France holds 74 seats in the European Parliament and held the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU 13 times between 1959 and 2008. While having abolished their internal borders, Schengen States have also tightened controls at their common external border on the basis of Schengen rules to ensure the security of those living or travelling in the Schengen Area. Members of the EMU - Economic and Monetary Union EMU, the European Monetary Union, is an alliance of the 19 European states that belong to the European Union and have introduced a common currency with the euro. The Czech Republic is a member country of the EU since May 1, 2004 with its geographic size of 78,868 km², and population number 10,538,275, as per 2015. Greeks comprise 2.1% of the total EU population. Headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands, we assist the 28 EU Member States in their fight against serious international crime and terrorism. Sweden is a member country of the Schengen Area since March 25, 2001. EMA is in the process of making appropriate changes to this website. Type Fight List question: Start typing question and then select from the list. Estonia’s currency is Euro (€) since it became a member of the Eurozone on January 1, 2011. EU countries have to maintain their own national military and foreign policies, but are bound to judicial and legislative institutions of the EU. Luxembourg’s currency is Euro (€) since it became a member of the Eurozone on January 1, 1999. Later, in 1986 the Single European Act was signed, which also created the ‘Single Market’. Since June 2014 it has been an official candidate for European Union accession. Its capital is Zagreb and the official language in Croatia is Croatian. These countries are collectively known as the Eurozone.Which countries use the euro? The Danish comprise 1.1% of the total EU population. In the 2000s, the euro became the new currency for many Europeans, and during the following decade, more countries adopted the euro (€). Since 1985, it has gradually grown and encompasses today almost all EU countries and a few associated non-EU countries. Czechs comprise 2.1% of the total EU population. Finland is a member country of the EU since January 1, 1995 with its geographic size of 338,440 km², and population number 5,471,753, as per 2015. AT - Austria 2. In 1995, the EU further enlarged with three more members joining: Austria, Finland, and Sweden. Any country that satisfies the conditions for membership can apply. Italy’s currency is Euro (€) since it became a member of the Eurozone on January 1, 1999. Ireland holds 11 seats in the European Parliament and held the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU 7 times between 1975 and 2013. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €8.796 billion, as per 2015. Bulgarians comprise 1.4% of the total EU population. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €24.378 billion, as per 2015. As of 1 January 2017, the population of the EU is about 511.6 million people. 33,577,342 people participated in the referendum, a turnout of 72.2%. Its geographical size is 505,944 km², while the population number in 2015 was 46,449,565. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €444.235 billion, as per 2015. In 1957, the Treaty of Rome created the European Economic Community (EEC) or the ‘Common Market’. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €409,407 billion, as per 2015. In June 2016, the United Kingdom held a referendum, letting the people decide whether they want to leave or remain in the European Union, after a few years of political debate on the topic. Austria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €337.162 billion, as per 2015. LT - Lithuania 19. HU - Hungary 16. Its capital is Nicosia and the official language in Cyprus is Greek. The Czech Republic is a member country of the Schengen Area since December 21, 2007. Cypriots comprise 0.2% of the total EU population. Romania holds 32 seats in the European Parliament and will hold the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU for the first time in 2019. The political system is a federal parliamentary republic. (Wikipedia). Hungary is a member country of the EU since May 1, 2004. The Czech Republic holds 21 seats in the European Parliament and held the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU once in 2009. The European Union at 12, rather than at six, was quite different from the initial six-member union, and in light of the numerous achievements, the European Union attracted a new set of well-off countries who, until then, belonged to a competing, yet looser forms of integration, the so-called European Free Trade Area, that still exists today. Read more about the role of the European Council Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €1.081trillion. Bulgaria is a member country of the EU since January 1, 2007 with its geographic size of 110,370 km², and population number 7,202,198, as per 2015. The political system is a semi-presidential republic. Candidate countries on the road to EU membership: Potential candidates to become EU member states: The continental territories of the member states of the European Union (European Communities pre-1993), animated in order of accession. Netherlands’ currency is Euro (€) since it became a member of the Eurozone on January 1, 1999. It identifies the actions that constitute terrorist acts for these purposes, and defines the restrictive measures to be applied. CY - Cyprus 5. In addition to the current twenty-five member states, a number of other European states will join the European Union in the next two decades. Finland is a member country of the Schengen Area since March 25, 2001. Slovenia is a member country of the Schengen Area since December 21, 2007. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €3.026 trillion, as per 2015. Europol is the European Union’s law enforcement agency. The political system is a parliamentary republic. The Irish comprise 0.9% of the total EU population. Its capital is Brussels and the official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French, and German. LU - Luxembourg 20. These countries are collectively known as the Eurozone. The political system is a parliamentary republic. EU countries and Schengen countries are both European countries. Every member state is part of the founding treaties of the union and is subjected to binding laws within the common legislative and judicial institutions. The Finnish comprise 1.1% of the total EU population. Common position 2001/931/CFSP lays down the criteria for listing persons, groups and entities. Its capital is Copenhagen and the official language in Denmark is Danish. Luxembourgers comprise 0.1% of the total EU population. The Czech Republic’s currency is the Czech Koruna (CZK). Greece holds 21 seats in the European Parliament and held the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU 5 times between 1983 and 2014. EU Countries List – Member States of The European Union. Germany is a member country of the EU since January 1, 1958 with its geographic size of 357,376 km², and population number 81,197,537, as per 2015. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €160.353 billion, as per 2015. The European Union’s aim back in the days was to end the frequent bloody wars between neighbour states that culminated in the Second World War. These conditions are known as the ‘Copenhagen criteria’ and include a free-market economy, a stable democracy and the rule of law, and the acceptance of all EU legislation, including of the euro. Belgium is also a member state of the Schengen Area since March 26, 1995. Austrians comprise 1.7% of the total EU population. The European Union founded by six countries namely Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. The political system is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. The European countries that are not members of the EU: * Countries that are in the process of integrating the EU legislation into national law. Its capital is Vilnius and the official language is Lithuanian. The Netherlands holds 26 seats in the European Parliament and held the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU 12 times between 1960 and 2016. Lithuanians comprise 0.6% of the total EU population. “For our citizens and businesses a comprehensive agreement with our neighbor, friend and ally is the best outcome,” Michel said. The EU has recently found itself as the target of several terrorist attacks while facing the dilemma of how to take care of the refugees. The Germans comprise 16% of the total EU population. The population of the EU is 510,056,011 (2016 estimate) covering 7.3% of the world population. The political system is  a semi-presidential republic. And it regularly organises awareness-raising events for EU law enforcement officers so as to enhance their knowledge of its services, and thus help their international cases. Its currency is the Danish Krone (DKK). The European Union finds itself in the most perilous quandary sine the immediate post–World War II period. These countries operate as a single state with no border controls required when traveling within the countries, but have the same international border control rules. The Swedes comprise 1.9% of the total EU population. Malta holds 6 seats in the European Parliament and will hold the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU for the first time in 2017. The last to join is Croatia – in 2013. The political system is a parliamentary republic. Italy is a member country of the Schengen Area since October 26, 1997. Ireland’s currency is Euro (€) since it became a member of the Eurozone on January 1, 1999. In 1950, the European Coal and Steel Community began the uniting of European countries economically and politically to gain lasting peace. The political system is a parliamentary republic. Member states must agree unanimously for the EU to adopt some policies; for others, coll… Slovenia’s currency is Euro (€) since it became a member of the Eurozone on January 1, 2007. EU countries are those European countries which are a part of the European Union and have signed the treaties of the European Union. Romania’s currency is Romanian Leu (RON). Its capital is Rome and the official language in Italy is Italian. Latvia holds 8 seats in the European Parliament and held the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU for the first time in 2015. The Portuguese comprise 2% of the total EU population. Its capital is Amsterdam and the official language is Dutch. The European Council is the EU institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union. Once an applicant country meets the conditions for membership, it must implement EU rules and regulations in all areas. Latvia is a member country of the Schengen Area since December 21, 2007. In the proper sense, the Union refers to itself as "European Economic and Monetary Union… The European Union (EU) is a group of 28 nations in Europe, formed in the aftermath of World War II.The first batch of countries joined in 1957, including Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands.In 1973, Denmark, Ireland, and the United Kingdom joined. Its capital is Dublin and the official languages in Ireland are Irish and English. From an original membership of six states, there have been five successive enlargements. Germany’s currency is Euro (€) since it became a member of the Eurozone on January 1, 1999. The political system is a semi-presidential republic. The political system is a presidential republic. Belgians comprise 2.2% of the total EU population. Greece joined in 1981, followed by Spain and Portugal in 1986 and Austria, Finland and Sweden in 1995. Luxembourg is a member country of the EU since January 1, 1958 with its geographic size of 2,586 km², and population number 562,958, as per 2015. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €176.023 billion, as per 2015. Finland holds 13 seats in the European Parliament and held the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU twice, in 1999 and 2006. If the site still contains content that does not yet reflect the withdrawal of the UK from the EU, this is unintentional and will be addressed. The euro (€) is the official currency of 19 out of 28 EU countries. The political system is a parliamentary republic. Its capital is Vienna and the official language in Austria is German. Croatia holds 11 seats in the European Parliament and will hold the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU for the first time in the first half of 2020. Eurozone is comprised of 19 member states out of the 28 states that constitute the European Union. Ireland is a member country of the EU since January 1, 1973 with its geographic size of 69,797 km², and population number 4,628,949, as per 2015. The list includes the Convention of 26 May 1997, drawn up on the basis of Article K.3(2)(c) of the Treaty on European Union, on the fight against corruption involving officials of the European Communities or officials of Member States of the European Union. Lithuania holds 11 seats in the European Parliament and held the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU once in 2013. The Commission wants to build a European Union area of justice, which will make it easier for citizens to exercise their rights and allow businesses to make full use of the EU single market. On January 31, 2020, the United Kingdom officially left the European Union, starting the 11-month transition period. EE - Estonia 9. Our main goal is to achieve a safer Europe for the benefit of all EU citizens. This means that every action taken by the EU is founded on treaties that have been approved voluntarily and democratically by all EU member countries. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €678,572 billion, as per 2015. Estonia holds 6 seats in the European Parliament and will hold the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU for the first time in the first half of 2017. Table Response to the terrorist threat and recent terrorist attacks in Europe (background information) Becoming a member of the EU is a complex procedure which does not happen overnight. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €2.184trillion, as per 2015. Its capital is Lisbon and the official language is Portuguese. We also work with many non-EU partner states and international organisations. Its capital is Paris and the official language is French. The political system is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. Its currency is the Bulgarian Lev (BGN). Portugal holds 21 seats in the European Parliament and held the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU 3 times between 1992 and 2007. Croatia is a member country of the EU since July 1, 2013 with its geographic size of 56,594 km², and population number 4,225,316, as per 2015. It is a regional trade organization and free trade area consisting of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Austria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €337.162 billion, as per 2015. It has been engaged extensively with EU institutions like NATO. Greece is a member country of the EU since January 1, 1981 with its geographic size of 131,957 km², and population number 10,858,018, as per 2015. Belgium holds 21 seats in the European Parliament and held the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU 12 times between 1958 and 2010. The official language in Spain is Spanish. Hungary is a member country of the EU since May 1, 2004 with its geographic size of 93,011 km², and population number 9,855,571, as per 2015. The Estonians comprise 0.3% of the total EU population. Greece’s currency is Euro (€) since it became a member of the eurozone on January 1, 2001. Austrians comprise 1.7% of the total EU population. Portugal is a member country of the Schengen Area since March 26, 1995. CZ - Czech Republic 6. If the Commission’s opinion is positive, the Council must then agree upon a negotiating mandate. The sovereignty and power of the EU do not clash with that of member states; on the contrary, … The Euro currency emerged from the 1992 Maastricht Treaty. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €179.379 billion, as per 2015. Each member state is party to the founding treaties of the union and thereby shares in the privileges and obligations of membership. The political system is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. The Spanish comprise 9.1% of the total EU population. Hungary is a member country of the Schengen Area since December21, 2007. In 1993, the ‘Single Market’ was completed with the four freedoms: The 1990s were also a decade of treaties: the ‘Maastricht’ Treaty on the European Union in 1993 and the treaty of Amsterdam in 1999. Bulgaria is not a member country of the Schengen Area. EFTA stands for the European Free Trade Association. In particular, these rules ensure that banks take measured risks and that a bank that errs pays for its losses and faces the possibility of closure while minimising the cost to the taxpayer. Cyprus is a member country of the EU since May 1, 2004 with its geographic size of 9,251 km², and population number 847,008, as per 2015. In 2013, Croatia became the 28th member to enter the EU. Covid-19 and European solidarity: The fight for who we are. Europeans need to feel confident that, wherever they move within the EU, their freedom and their security are well protected, in full compliance with the Union's values, including the rule of law and fundamental rights. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €163,947 billion, as per 2015. The Union currently counts 27 EU countries. HR - Croatia 15. Annex I to the Act of Accession gives the list of the conventions and protocols concerned. Malta is a member country of the EU since May 1, 2004 with its geographic size of 315 km², and population number 429,334, as per 2015. Romania is not a member country of the Schengen Area. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €207.220 billion, as per 2015. However, five of them are in the process of integrating the EU legislation into national law, while two others are potential candidates, which have yet not fulfilled all the requirements for EU membership. During the 1990s, a small village in Luxembourg gave its name to the ‘Schengen’ agreements that would gradually allow people to travel without having their passports checked at the borders within the area. Its capital is Tallinn and the official language is Estonian. Finland’s currency is Euro (€) since it became a member of the Eurozone on January 1, 1999. The euro (€) is the official currency of 19 out of 27 EU countries. None of these countries are part of the European Union, but aside of Switzerland, others are all part of the European Economic Area. Bulgaria holds 17 seats in the European Parliament and will hold the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU for the first time in 2018. Counter terrorism and radicalisation. MAIN DOCUMENTS Convention drawn up on the basis of Article K.3 (2) (c) of the Treaty on European Union on the fight against corruption involving officials of the European Communities or officials of Member States of the European Union (OJ C 195, 25.6.1997, pp. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €108.748 billion, as per 2015. Portugal’s currency is Euro (€) since it became a member of the Eurozone on January 1, 1999. Italy is a member country of the EU since January 1, 1958 with its geographic size of 302,073 km², and population number 60,795,612, as per 2015. France is a member country of the Schengen Area since March 26, 1995. In this article, learn everything about EU countries, Member state of the European Union, Schengen countries, a map of EU countries and a brief history of the EU. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €20.461 billion, as per 2015. 19 member states in the EU use the Euro as their currency. The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union, consisting of 27 member states that are subject to the obligations and the privileges of the membership. Bulgaria and Romania have already finished accession negotiations and will join on 1 January 2007. Without prejudice to the rules on cross-border cooperation and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, the Member States, Eurojust, the European Public Prosecutor's Office and the Commission shall, within their respective competences, cooperate with each other in the fight against the criminal offences referred to in Articles 3, 4 and 5. Its capital is Luxembourg and the official languages in Luxembourg are French and German. Its capital is Prague and the official language is Czech. The political system is a parliamentary republic. Denmark holds 13 seats in the European Parliament and held the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU 7 times between 1973 and 2012. The EU was not always as big as it is today. For example, if a policy area is not cited in a treaty, the Commission cannot propose a law in that area. Its capital is Riga and the official language is Latvian. The political system is a parliamentary republic. Copyright © 2013 - 2020 SchengenVisaInfo.com. Recent actions in this area include: 1. strengthened rules to prevent new forms of terrorism 2. reinforced checks at external borders 3. enhanced firearms controls 4. creating a dedicated body to curb terrorist propaganda online 1. Spain is a member country of the Schengen Area since March 26, 1995. Spain holds 54 seats in the European Parliament and held the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU 4 times between 1989 and 2010. The political system is a parliamentary republic. Its capital is Helsinki and the official languages in Finland are Finnish and Swedish. Its capital is Bucharest and the official language is Romanian. The political system is a parliamentary republic. Estonia is a member country of the EU since May 1, 2004 with its geographic size of 45,227 km², and population number 1,313,271, as per 2015. The latest to join are Estonia, which signed the Accession to the ESA Convention on 4 February 2015, to become the 21st Member State, and Hungary, which signed on 24 February 2015, to become the 22nd Member State. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €214.623 billion, as per 2015. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €1.636 trillion, as per 2015. themillenniumreport.com/2017/06/the-member-nations-of-the-european-union Its capital is Budapest and the official language is Hungarian. The Netherlands is a member country of the EU since January 1, 1958 with its geographic size of 41,542 km², and population number 16,900,726, as per 2015. 2-11). The political system in Belgium is a federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy. European Council President Charles Michel issued a statement applauding the deal, but also noting that the 27 member states must still give their assent. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €52.112 billion, as per 2015. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is €37.124 billion, as per 2015. Italy holds 73 seats in the European Parliament and held the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU 12 times between 1959 and 2014. Hungary holds 21 seats in the European Parliament and held the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU once in 2011. Sweden’s currency is the Swedish Krona (SEK). The United Kingdom withdrew from the European Union on 31 January 2020. The Maltese comprise 0.1% of the total EU population. The European Union (EU) consists of 27 member states. Slovenia holds 8 seats in the European Parliament and held the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU once in 2008. Cyprus’ currency is Euro (€) since it became a member of the Eurozone on January 1, 2008. 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