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Countries must apply to join. They have to meet certain criteria. These include having a stable democracy that respects human rights and the rule of law; a functioning market economy capable of competition within the EU; and the acceptance of the obligations of membership, including EU law. Evaluation of a country's fulfilment of the criteria is the responsibility of the European Council.
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Can you work in any European Union country?
Citizens of any country in the European Union are free to travel to, and work in, any country that is a member of the European Union.
What stance does the European Union take on the death penalty?
No country which still has the death penalty for any crime is allowed to join the European Union. So I don't think they like it.
Why did Bulgaria not join European Union early and why in 2009?
Bulgaria joined the European Union in 2007, not in 2009. Like any country that has joined it had to apply and go through the processes of meeting requirements and negotiations, and it was ready to join in January 2007.
If any give nationality of European-union he is nationality holder of all European-union?
The European Union is an organisation, not a country. A person who is a national of one of the countries in the European Union, is a national of only that country. A French national is not automatically an Italian national for example. What they are is a citizen of the European Union. Their passport will have only their own nationality on it.
Is the European Union a nation state?
No. The European Union is an organisation. It is not a country or any kind of place. It is an international organisation that has 28 countries as members.
What is a major difference between the United Nations and the European Union ?
The European union does not attempt to reflect the interests of any country outside Europe
Is Switzerland part of the European Union?
No. When the question came to a vote on March 4th, 2001, 77.3% of voters were against the initiative to join.
Did any countries join the European union in 1995?
Three countries joined the EU in 1995: Austria, Finland, and Sweden.
Why isn't a passport needed to travel in European Union countries?
Some people will need passports and even visas to travel in the European Union, if they are not from any European Union country. Many countries that are members have agreements to enable easier travel. However, people should always have identification and so they should bring their passport anyway as a way of proving they are from a European Union country.
Would there be any problems if a new country joined the EU?
At the present time (Sept. 13, 2011) the nation of Greece seems to be on the verge of bankruptcy, which would be very bad for the EU. It is not clear that any new country would even want to join the EU in its current state of financial uncertainty. If the finances are ever fixed, then it would seem to be possible for new countries to join the EU with no problem - as long as that new country is European. It is specifically a European union, it is not open to everybody.
Why does the European Union only have certain countries in it?
The European Union is an organisation. Like any organisation, potential members apply to join. Different countries have chosen to apply and currently there are 28 countries that are members. See the related question below.
What is the documents needed to be able to immigrate to Germany?
If you have an European union passport there is no restriction working in any European union country including Germany. But you are from outside the EU you will need to call the nearest German embassy and ask them are the restrictions vary from country to counrtry
