What factors must countries improve to become members of the European union?

Can a patent be lodged in the EU to cover all countries?

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Can European countries join the European Union?

All the members of the European Union are European countries. Not all European countries are members. There are no countries in it that are not from Europe. However, Turkey, which is mainly in Asia, having just a very small part of it in Europe is currently a candidate for admission. For a country to even be considered for admission, they must be seen as a European or Europeanized country. Europeanized meaning having heavy European influence, relatable culture and views, and a majority or large European population.

Is Europe part of European union?

Europe is a continent with over 50 countries. The European Union is an organisation. As of 2013, 28 of the countries in Europe are members of the European Union. Many countries in Europe are not members.

What is the difference between European Community and Europe?

The European Union is an organisation of which 27 independent countries are members. Europe is a continent. It has about 50 countries. The 27 countries that are members of the European Union are countries in Europe.

How many eastern European countries were members of the eu in 1993?

No Eastern European countries were members of the European Union in 1993. The EU did not expand to the east until 2004 when nine Eastern European countries (with one Western European nation) joined the EU.

How many European countries are members of the European union?

As of the 1st of July 2013, the EU has 28 members: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom. All other countries in the world are not members of the EU.

Does the European Union include any countries from Asia?

No. The European Union has 28 countries that are members. All of those countries are European countries. See the related question below.

What is the link between the EU and the EUro?

The EU is the European Union, an organisation which has 27 of Europe's countries as members. The Euro is used as the currency of 17 of those countries and so it is one of the official currencies of the European Union.The EU is the European Union, an organisation which has 27 of Europe's countries as members. The Euro is used as the currency of 17 of those countries and so it is one of the official currencies of the European Union.The EU is the European Union, an organisation which has 27 of Europe's countries as members. The Euro is used as the currency of 17 of those countries and so it is one of the official currencies of the European Union.The EU is the European Union, an organisation which has 27 of Europe's countries as members. The Euro is used as the currency of 17 of those countries and so it is one of the official currencies of the European Union.The EU is the European Union, an organisation which has 27 of Europe's countries as members. The Euro is used as the currency of 17 of those countries and so it is one of the official currencies of the European Union.The EU is the European Union, an organisation which has 27 of Europe's countries as members. The Euro is used as the currency of 17 of those countries and so it is one of the official currencies of the European Union.The EU is the European Union, an organisation which has 27 of Europe's countries as members. The Euro is used as the currency of 17 of those countries and so it is one of the official currencies of the European Union.The EU is the European Union, an organisation which has 27 of Europe's countries as members. The Euro is used as the currency of 17 of those countries and so it is one of the official currencies of the European Union.The EU is the European Union, an organisation which has 27 of Europe's countries as members. The Euro is used as the currency of 17 of those countries and so it is one of the official currencies of the European Union.The EU is the European Union, an organisation which has 27 of Europe's countries as members. The Euro is used as the currency of 17 of those countries and so it is one of the official currencies of the European Union.The EU is the European Union, an organisation which has 27 of Europe's countries as members. The Euro is used as the currency of 17 of those countries and so it is one of the official currencies of the European Union.

The European Union consists of all the countries in Europe?

No. Only 27 countries in Europe are members of the European Union. There are about 50 countries in Europe.

What are two European countries that are not entirely in Europe?

All European countries are in Europe. What you probably meant is two European countries that are not members of the European Union. There are many of them. For example: Albania and Norway are not members of the European Union, but they are European countries. Europe is a continent and the European Union is an organisation.There are European countries whose borders extend from Europe into Asia, Turkey and Russia for instance, but they are still classed as European.

Why are some European countries members of the European Econonic Union but not members of the European Monetary Union?

Some countries have chosen to retain their own currencies. Other countries do not yet meet the various economic criteria to join it. Some of these countries may choose to join it in the future.

Is the European Union a country or a city?

It is neither. It is an organisation that has some European countries as members.