The 27 countries of the European Union
The European Union started with 6 countries. Others joined little by little. Today there are 27. Do you know them all?
6 countries at the start
In 1958, six countries started the adventure: Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
Source : europarl.europa.euThe biggest day
On 1 May 2004, ten countries joined at the same time. It is the biggest enlargement in EU history.
Source : european-union.europa.euOne country left
In 2020, the United Kingdom left the EU, after a vote by its people in 2016. It is the only country to have done so.
Source : consilium.europa.eu
The flags, in order of arrival
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2013
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Little quiz
Question 1 of 3
How many countries did the EU start with?
Six countries in 1958, including France.
Question 2 of 3
Which country left the EU?
The United Kingdom left in 2020.
Question 3 of 3
In 2004, how many countries joined at the same time?
Ten countries on the same day, a record.