Formed in 1958 the European Union is an economic and political union between 28 member countries. It was created after World War II as a way to ensure peace between European nations. These countries share a common currency called the Euro. Those in who reside in EU countries are also granted EU passports, which allow for easy travel between nations. In 2016, Brittain shocked the world by choosing to leave the EU. The referendum was known as Brexit.
Countries in the European Union:
Austria- Joined in 1995
Belgium- Joined in 1958
Bulgaria- Joined in 2007
Croatia- Joined in 2013
Cyprus- Joined in 2004
Czech Republic- Joined in 2004
Denmark- Joined in 1973
Estonia- Joined in 2004
Finland- Joined in 1995
France- Joined in 1958
Germany-Joined in 1958
Greece-Joined in 1981
Hungary-Joined in 2004
Ireland- Joined in 1973
Italy- Joined in 1958
Latvia-Joined in 2004
Lithuania-Joined in 2004
Luxembourg- Joined in 1958
Malta-Joined in 2004
Netherlands- Joined in 1958
Poland-Joined in 2004
Portugal-Joined in 1986
Romania- Joined in 2007
Slovakia-Joined in 2004
Slovenia-Joined in 2004
Spain- Joined in 1986
Sweden-Joined in 1995
United Kingdom- Joined in 1973.
For the moment the UK remains a full member of the EU, however, it is in the process of withdrawing membership.
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