Yes. A number of countries are interested in joining and are at different points in the process that new members would go through.
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No countries joined the EU in 2010. Before 2010, Romania and Bulgaria were the newest, joining in 2007.
There are 27 EU countries.
Countries join the European Union because they believe it will be beneficial for them in the future. They think it will bring about a stronger economy, improved foreign relations, etc. The EU also has free trade and free travel within its boundaries, which is another reason why countries join the EU.
Yes, the United States is able to join the European Union, as any country is technically eligible. All a country has to do is swear allegiance to Europe and follow all rules and regulations. Now, wether they will actually get accepted or not is a different story. However, chances are the US would be accepted. The country boasts a great economy and military power internally and globally. It would bring much stability to the EU and both the EU, US, and perhaps every nation in the EU would benefit. However, there is no reason for the US to join the EU and chances are it never will.
Three countries joined the EU in 1995: Austria, Finland, and Sweden.
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this program should have any kind of answer that the people ask you guys. so far you don't have two of my questions. those questions are why did countries originally join the European Union? the other one is why do fromer communist countries want to join the EU? THAT IS MY PROBLEM IF YOU WANTED TO WHAT MY PROBLEM WAS AND THERE YOU GO BY!
Countries in Europe should join the EU because it makes a sucure government and also the people can access banks that are wihtin the EU
Switzerland is not in the EU, so it cannot join the Euro area.
The EU is just the European Union. Any countries of Europe can apply to receive EU membership if they qualify. The EU (or Euro) zone is the collection of member countries which share the currency the Euro. The Euro is now compulsory for all EU members, except the UK and Denmark which have opted out but may join in the future.
Countries that are located in Europe or are considered Europeanized countries can join the European Union. Europeanized countries are countries whose culture is adopted from Europe and that have a large European population. For example, Iceland, Norway, or the Ukraine can join the EU since they are all located in Europe, and thus are European countries. But the United States, Canada, or Israel could also join the EU since they are all Europeanized countries. They must also be democratic, with an economic system that is compatible with that of the other EU countries.
yes anyone can join the eu, not just the countries in Europe. if you look at history of eu Greenland was once a member and that was in Americas (well just off) XDAnswer 2No. To join the EU a country must satisfy the requirements if the EU.It must be a European country.It must be a democratic country.It must agree to join the EU customs union. I.e. no customs duties between the country and the other countries of the EU. And no customs checks at EU internal borders.It must agree to the EU rules on freedom of movement. I.e. all citizens of all EU countries have equal rights to live and work in all EU countries.It must agree to EU principles of Human Rights.
They most likely do not see the need to join as they think they can prosper more so on their own and the EU will just drag them down. This idea is somewhat becoming widespread, as the EU deals with its massive economic problems. However, this doesn't quite wave a red flag for all European countries, as the EU is looking to expand to help its economic problems. Currently, all European countries with the exception of Switzerland and Belarus plan to join the EU, and even some countries outside of Europe plan on joining or are being sought out by the EU (such as Israel).
Africa
They joined the EU in 2004 on the 1st of may. Since then they have been added to the list of EU countries.