How many Member States are currently The founding countries of the current in the EU? European Union were France, Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg and … ?
27 Italy
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When did the first countries join forces for Which European institution is elected by us, European cooperation? the citizens, every 5 years? (direct elections) (A time period or a decade is close enough, you do not need to say a specific year)
After World War II / in the 1950s (both answers are correct) The European Parliament
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Why was the ECSC (European Coal and Steel Which European city is the seat of most Community) founded? European institutions and is often called ‘the capital of Europe’?
To prevent a future war / to ensure peace Brussels
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What historically important event occurred In what language do the Members of the in Europe in 1989? European Parliament (MEPs) communicate in the European Parliament?
Everyone can speak his or her own language Fall of the Berlin wall / end of the Cold War) (one of the 24 official languages in the EU).
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The ‘four freedoms’ of the European single In what year did the United Kingdom market are: free movement of goods, capital, officially leave the European Union? people and … ?
Services 2020
EUROPE@SCHOOL EUROPE@SCHOOL What currency is used in most EU countries? What is the name of the European petition, through which citizens can put a legislative proposal on the agenda of the European Commission?
The euro The European Citizens’ Initative
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What day is Europe day? (date) What is the name of the European exchange programme for students in higher education, but also for schools in primary and secondary education?
9 May The Erasmus+ programme / Erasmus
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Who is the current president of the Who is the current president of the European Council (Summit)? European Commission?
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You can compare the European Commission What is the name of the European Treaty with the … of a country, because they have that allows European citizens to travel across executive power. (most) EU countries without having their identity checked (open borders)?
Government The Schengen Treaty / Schengen
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What is the European emergency number Which EU Member State has the most that you can call troughout the whole EU? inhabitants?
112 Germany (about 82 million)
EUROPE@SCHOOL EUROPE@SCHOOL Which EU Member State has the least Which European Member State has the amount of inhabitants and is the smallest EU same name as its capital? Member State?
Malta (about 450.000 inhabitants) Luxembourg
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In what year did the first countries of the Every Member State nominates one Euro area start using euro notes and coins? commissioner to the European Commission. Who is the current commissioner nominated by your country?
2002 ......
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Every Member State gets a certain number of seats in the European Parliament, based on the size of its population. How many Members of the European Parliament does your country currently have?
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