Timeline
1973
In what year did Ireland join the EU?
Short for European Union
EU
How many stars are on the Europe flag?
12
How many countries are in the EU (2024) ?
27
What is the name of Europe's anthem?
Ode to Joy
1957
In what year was the Treaty of Rome signed?
Between two governments
Intergovernmental
What colour is the background of the flag?
Blue
What is the approximate population of the EU?
450 million
What famous composer's 9th Symphony is the anthem adapted from?
Beethoven
2002
In what year was the Euro currency introduced?
Great Britain left the EU
Brexit
What does the circle of stars stand for?
Unity
How many countries made up the original members?
6
In what city is the European Court of Human Rights?
Strasbourg
2020
In what year did Britain leave the EU?
EU motto
United in Diversity
Since what year has the EU used this as their flag?
1986
What was the EU originally called?
EEC
In what European city is the headquarters of the Council of Europe?
Strasbourg
2009
In what year did the Lisbon Treaty come into effect?
Protect human rights, democracy and the rule of law
Council of Europe
What do the stars on the EU flag represent?
The idea of completeness, perfection, unity...
What type of union is the EU?
Economic and political
In what country is the city of Strasbourg?
France