EU countries - European Union
Find out more about EU countries, their government and economy, their role in the EU, use of the euro, membership of the Schengen area or location on the map.
Easy to read – about the EU - European Union
The European Union made the ‘Schengen Area’. The Schengen Area is an area without borders. In this area, people can travel from country to country freely and easily. They do not have to go through checks and controls when they pass from one country to another. Thanks to the Schengen Area, it is now easier for people to travel for work or ...
Key facts and figures | European Union
Germany has the EU’s largest population and France is the largest EU country in terms of area. Malta is the smallest EU country both in terms of inhabitants and surface area. Urbanisation: 39% of the EU population lives in a city, 36% in towns and suburbs, and 25% in rural areas.
EU actions by topic - European Union
Sep 10, 2011 · Find out what the EU is doing to achieve its key political and strategic objectives by policy topic.
Countries using the euro - European Union
Find out which EU countries use the euro and those which may adopt it or which have an opt-out. How EU countries can join the euro area.
Trade policy and agreements – EU action | European Union
The European Union is one of the most outward-oriented economies in the world. It is also the world’s largest single market area. Free trade among its members was one of the EU's founding principles, and it is committed to opening up world trade as well.
Travelling in the EU, your rights | European Union
Information on travel documents needed by EU nationals, non-EU national family members, non-EU nationals and children when entering the EU or travelling across it. Find out what to do if you lose your passport or it expires when travelling in the EU.
Denmark – EU country profile - European Union
Find out more about Denmark’s political system, economy and trade figures, its representation in the different EU institutions, and EU funding it receives.
Working in the EU – your rights - European Union
EU nationals working in the EU enjoy the same rights. Find out how taxation, benefits, job hunting and retirement work at EU level.
Cyprus – EU country profile - European Union
May 1, 2004 · Official EU language(s): Greek EU Member State: since 1 May 2004. Currency: euro (€) Euro area: member since 1 January 2008 . Schengen: Cyprus is currently in the process of joining the Schengen area. Figures: Geographical size: 9 253 km 2 Population: 933 505 (2024)