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Use the map and list below to explore the countries of the European Union. Find out when they joined the EU, Schengen or the euro, and learn more about the country on the dedicated page.

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Austria flag

EU Member State since 1995, Euro area member since 1999, Schengen area member since 1997 and more about Austria’s participation in the EU.

Belgian flag

EU Member State since 1958, Euro area member since 1999, Schengen area member since 1995 and more about Belgium’s participation in the EU. 

Bulgarian flag

EU Member State since 2007, Schengen area member since 2024 and more about Bulgaria's participation in the EU.

Finland flag

EU Member State since 1995, Euro area member since 1999, Schengen area member since 2001 and more about Finland’s participation in the EU. 

French flag

EU Member State since 1958, Euro area member since 1999, Schengen area member since 1995 and more about France’s participation in the EU. 

German flag

EU Member State since 1958, Euro area member since 1999, Schengen area member since 1995 and more about Germany’s participation in the EU.

Greece flag

EU Member State since 1981, Euro area member since 2001, Schengen area member since 2000 and more about Greece’s participation in the EU.

Italian flag

EU Member State since 1958, Euro area member since 1999, Schengen area member since 1997 and more about Italy’s participation in the EU.

Luxembourg flag

EU Member State since 1958, Euro area member since 1999, Schengen area member since 1995 and more about Luxembourg’s participation in the EU.

Flag of the Netherlands

EU Member State since 1958, Euro area member since 1999, Schengen area member since 1995 and more about Dutch participation in the EU. 

Flag of Romania

EU Member State since 2007, Schengen area member since 2024 and more about Romania’s participation in the EU.

Flag of Sweden

EU Member State since 1995, Schengen area member since 2001 and more about Sweden’s participation in the EU.