There was a referendum in 1994 and 52.3% voted Yes to join the EU.
1995.
United kingdom and Sweden
Three countries joined the EU in 1995: Austria, Finland, and Sweden.
Japan is not in the European Union.
Sweden became a member of the European Union(EU) in 1995
The European Union is an organisation for countries in Europe, so the US could not join. There are over 50 countries in Europe, 28 of which are members of the European Union. There is no reason why the US would even want to join the European Union. It would make no sense for them to do so.
2004
1951
No.
People do not join the European Union. Countries do. It is an organisation of countries, not of people. As a result of countries joining, people are living in countries that are in the European Union and can be called its citizens.
Desire to join the European Union. :)
Countries are part of the Union. They apply to join. They are not elected to join. Countries can elect people to represent them in the European Union after they have joined.