Locations
What city is home to the EU institutions like the EU committee of the regions and the Council of the European Union?
Brussels
What is the biggest directly elected parliament in the world?
European Parliament
What are the founder states of the EU?
Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, France, Italy
How many stars does the EU flag have?
12
How many countries of the European Union do not use the euro as their currency?
8
What is currently the biggest and smallest country of the European Union?
France and Malta are the biggest and smallest countries
How many members of the EU Parliament are there?
705
What member state has the biggest economy in the EU?
Germany
What historical event(s) motivated the creation of the EU?
World wars
Which is the European country with the strongest economic power regarding national GDP?
Germany
The European Parliament has two homes, while Brussels is the most well known, what is the other one and in what country?
Strasbourg
What is the average age of MEPs?
50-60
How many member states does the EU currently have?
27
The European Union has its own currency the Euro, what year did it first get introduced?
1999
In what year was the Euro introduced in the European Union?
1999
What is the name of the building where both the European council and the council of the European Union are housed?
The Europa building
The Parliament has had different names throughout the years. Which one was the first name? European Parliamentary Assembly or Common Assembly?
Common Assembly
In what year the biggest number of countries have joined the EU?
2004
What does the EU flag stand for?
The European flag symbolises both the European Union and, more broadly, the ideals of unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe.
Which is the sector that contributes to the biggest percentage of GDP in the European Union?
The service sector
What country is host to the European central bank and what city is it in?
Frankfurt, Germany
What is the furthest place from Brussels where EU elections take place?
New Caledonia, southwest pacific ocean
What country is a candidate for EU membership with frozen negotiations?
Turkey
What was the name of the organisation that aimed to integrate steel and coal industries of European countries?
The European Coal and Steel Community
What percentage of the World's Trade is accounted for by the European Union?
10%-25%