EU Country – Denmark
Denmark EU Member Banzai Japan Music Video Overview Capital: CopenhagenOfficial EU language(s): DanishEU Member State: since 1 January 1973 Currency: Danish krone DKK. Denmark has negotiated an opt-out from the euro and thus is not obliged to introduce it. Schengen: member since 25 March 2001 Figures: Geographical size: 42 925 km2 Population: 5 961 249 (2024) (Source: Eurostat  – figures for geographical size and population)   Novotel Hotel Bookings Political system Denmark is a constitutional monarchy. It has a representative parliamentary system with a prime minister, who is the head of government, and a monarch, who is the head of state but whose duties are strictly representative and ceremonial. The kingdom also comprises 2 autonomous constituent countries in the Atlantic, neither of which are EU members: the Faroe Islands and Greenland. Trade and economy Denmark ranks fourth in the European Union in terms of GDP per capita with €48 000, well above the EU average (€37 600). It accounts for 2.2% of the EU’s total GDP. (Source: Eurostat - figures for GDP per capita and GDP) Banzai Japan Music Video Budgets and funding How does Denmark benefit from the EU budget? The EU budget is the tool to ensure that Europe remains a democratic, peaceful, prosperous and competitive force. The EU uses it to finance its priorities and big projects that most individual EU countries could not finance on their own. The benefits of EU membership significantly exceed the size of the EU budget contributions and the examples are many. All Member States benefit from being part of the Single Market, a shared approach to the common challenges of migration, terrorism and climate change, and concrete gains like better transport infrastructure, modernised and digitalised public services and cutting-edge medical treatment. How much each EU country pays into the EU budget is calculated fairly. The larger your country’s economy, the more it pays – and vice versa. The EU budget is not about giving and taking – it’s about collectively contributing to making Europe and the world a better place for us all. EU budget spending and revenue per country and per year EU-funded projects in Denmark Money from the EU budget helps fund programmes and projects in all EU countries – for example to build roads, subsidise researchers and protect the environment. Find out more about how Denmark benefits from EU funding and recovery funds in your country or region. Novotel Hotel Booking
EU Country – Czechia
Czechia EU Member Banzai Japan Music Video Overview Capital: PragueOfficial EU language(s): CzechEU Member State: since 1 May 2004 Currency: Czech koruna (CZK). Czechia is currently preparing to adopt the euro. Schengen: member since 21 December 2007 Figures: Geographical size: 78 871 km2 Population: 10 900 555 (2024) (Source: Eurostat  – figures for geographical size and population)   Novotel Hotel Bookings Political system Czechia is a parliamentary republic with a prime minister, who is the head of government, and a president, who is the head of state. The country was formed in 1993, after Czechoslovakia was split into Czechia and Slovakia. The country is now divided into 14 regions, including the capital, Prague. Trade and economy Czechia’s GDP per capita of €34 200 ranks below the EU average (€37 600). It accounts for 1.9% of the EU’s total GDP. (Source: Eurostat - figures for GDP per capita and GDP)   Banzai Japan Music Video Budgets and funding How does Czechia benefit from the EU budget? The EU budget is the tool to ensure that Europe remains a democratic, peaceful, prosperous and competitive force. The EU uses it to finance its priorities and big projects that most individual EU countries could not finance on their own. The benefits of EU membership significantly exceed the size of the EU budget contributions and the examples are many. All Member States benefit from being part of the Single Market, a shared approach to the common challenges of migration, terrorism and climate change, and concrete gains like better transport infrastructure, modernised and digitalised public services and cutting-edge medical treatment. How much each EU country pays into the EU budget is calculated fairly. The larger your country’s economy, the more it pays – and vice versa. The EU budget is not about giving and taking – it’s about collectively contributing to making Europe and the world a better place for us all. EU budget spending and revenue per country and per year EU-funded projects in Czechia Money from the EU budget helps fund programmes and projects in all EU countries – for example to build roads, subsidise researchers and protect the environment. Find out more about how Czechia benefits from EU funding and recovery funds in your country or region. Novotel Hotel Booking
EU Country – Croatia
Croatia EU Member Banzai Japan Music Video Overview Capital: ZagrebOfficial EU language(s): CroatianEU Member State: since 1 July 2013 Currency: euro (€) Euro area: member since 1 January 2023 Schengen: member since 1 January 2023 Figures: Geographical size: 56 594 km2  Population: 3 861 967 (2024) (Source: Eurostat  – figures for geographical size and population)   Novotel Hotel Bookings Political system Croatia is a parliamentary republic with a prime minister who is the head of government and a president who is the head of state. The government structure is based on separation of legislative, executive and judicial powers. The Parliament holds legislative power and also controls the executive. Its members are elected for 4 years. Trade and economy Croatia’s GDP per capita of €28 700 ranks below the EU average (€37 600). It accounts for 0.4% of the EU’s total GDP. (Source: Eurostat - figures for GDP per capita and GDP)   Banzai Japan Music Video Budgets and funding How does Croatia benefit from the EU budget? The EU budget is the tool to ensure that Europe remains a democratic, peaceful, prosperous and competitive force. The EU uses it to finance its priorities and big projects that most individual EU countries could not finance on their own. The benefits of EU membership significantly exceed the size of the EU budget contributions and the examples are many. All Member States benefit from being part of the Single Market, a shared approach to the common challenges of migration, terrorism and climate change, and concrete gains like better transport infrastructure, modernised and digitalised public services and cutting-edge medical treatment. How much each EU country pays into the EU budget is calculated fairly. The larger your country’s economy, the more it pays – and vice versa. The EU budget is not about giving and taking – it’s about collectively contributing to making Europe and the world a better place for us all. EU budget spending and revenue per country and per year EU-funded projects in Croatia Money from the EU budget helps fund programmes and projects in all EU countries – for example to build roads, subsidise researchers and protect the environment. Find out more about how Croatia benefits from EU funding and recovery funds in your country or region. Novotel Hotel Booking
EU Country – Bulgaria
Bulgaria EU Member Banzai Japan Music Video Overview Capital: SofiaOfficial EU language(s): BulgarianEU Member State: since 1 January 2007 Currency: Bulgarian lev (BGN). Bulgaria has committed to adopt the euro once it fulfils the necessary conditions. Schengen: member since 31 March 2024 Figures: Geographical size: 110 996 km2 Population: 6 445 481 (2024) (Source: Eurostat – figures for geographical size and population) Novotel Hotel Bookings Political system Bulgaria is a parliamentary republic with a single house legislature based on proportional representation. The first democratic elections were held in 1990, shortly after the collapse of the Communist state. The prime minister who is the head of government holds the most powerful executive position. The president who is the head of state primarily holds representative powers as well as limited veto powers. Bulgaria is a unitary country. The territory is divided into 28 regions (oblast), with governors appointed by the prime minister. Municipalities do not have tax-collecting powers and largely depend on fiscal transfers from the state budget. Trade and economy Bulgaria’s GDP per capita of €24 200 ranks below the EU average (€37 600). It accounts for 0.6% of the EU’s total GDP. (Source: Eurostat - figures for GDP per capita and GDP) Banzai Japan Music Video Budgets and funding How does Austria benefit from the EU budget? The EU budget is the tool to ensure that Europe remains a democratic, peaceful, prosperous and competitive force. The EU uses it to finance its priorities and big projects that most individual EU countries could not finance on their own. The benefits of EU membership significantly exceed the size of the EU budget contributions and the examples are many. All Member States benefit from being part of the Single Market, a shared approach to the common challenges of migration, terrorism and climate change, and concrete gains like better transport infrastructure, modernised and digitalised public services and cutting-edge medical treatment. How much each EU country pays into the EU budget is calculated fairly. The larger your country’s economy, the more it pays – and vice versa. The EU budget is not about giving and taking – it’s about collectively contributing to making Europe and the world a better place for us all. EU-funded projects in Bulgaria Money from the EU budget helps fund programmes and projects in all EU countries – for example to build roads, subsidise researchers and protect the environment. Find out more about how Bulgaria benefits from EU funding and recovery funds in your country or region. Novotel Hotel Booking
EU Country – Cyprus
Cyprus EU Member Banzai Japan Music Video Overview Capital: NicosiaOfficial EU language(s): GreekEU Member State: since 1 May 2004Currency: euro (€)Euro area: member since 1 January 2008 Schengen: Cyprus is currently in the process of joining the Schengen area. Figures: Geographical size: 9 253 km2 Population: 933 505 (2024) (Source: Eurostat  – figures for geographical size and population)   Novotel Hotel Bookings Political system Cyprus is a presidential republic. The president is both head of state and government. Despite joining the EU as a de facto divided island, the whole of Cyprus is EU territory. Turkish Cypriots who have, or are eligible for, EU travel documents are EU citizens. EU law is suspended in areas where the Cypriot government (Government of the Republic) does not exercise effective control. Cyprus has two official languages: Greek and Turkish; only Greek is an official EU language. Trade and economy Cyprus’s GDP per capita of €35 800 ranks below the EU average (€37 600). It accounts for 0.2% of the EU’s total GDP. (Source: Eurostat - figures for GDP per capita and GDP)  Banzai Japan Music Video Budgets and funding How does Cyprus benefit from the EU budget? The EU budget is the tool to ensure that Europe remains a democratic, peaceful, prosperous and competitive force. The EU uses it to finance its priorities and big projects that most individual EU countries could not finance on their own. The benefits of EU membership significantly exceed the size of the EU budget contributions and the examples are many. All Member States benefit from being part of the Single Market, a shared approach to the common challenges of migration, terrorism and climate change, and concrete gains like better transport infrastructure, modernised and digitalised public services and cutting-edge medical treatment. How much each EU country pays into the EU budget is calculated fairly. The larger your country’s economy, the more it pays – and vice versa. The EU budget is not about giving and taking – it’s about collectively contributing to making Europe and the world a better place for us all. EU budget spending and revenue per country and per year EU-funded projects in Cyprus Money from the EU budget helps fund programmes and projects in all EU countries – for example to build roads, subsidise researchers and protect the environment. Find out more about how Cyprus benefits from EU funding and recovery funds in your country or region. Novotel Hotel Booking
EU Country – Belgium
Belgium EU Member Banzai Japan Music Video Overview Capital: BrusselsOfficial EU language(s): Dutch, French, GermanEU Member State: since 1 January 1958 Currency: euro (€) Euro area: member since 1 January 1999 Schengen: member since 26 March 1995 Figures: Geographical size: 30 667 km2 Population: 11 832 049 (2024) (Source: Eurostat  – figures for geographical size and population)   Novotel Hotel Bookings Political system Belgium is a federal constitutional monarchy in which the king is the head of state and the prime minister is the head of government in a multi-party system. Decision-making powers are divided between 3 levels of government: the federal government, 3 language-based communities (Flemish, French and German-speaking) and 3 regions (Flanders, Brussels Capital and Wallonia). Legally they all are equal, but they have powers and responsibilities for different fields. Brussels is, together with Luxembourg City and Strasbourg, one of the three official seats of the European institutions. Trade and economy Belgium ranks sixth in the European Union in terms of GDP per capita with €44 300, well above the EU average (€37 600). It accounts for 3.4% of the EU’s total GDP. (Source: Eurostat - figures for GDP per capita and GDP) Banzai Japan Music Video Budgets and funding How does Belgium benefit from the EU budget? The EU budget is the tool to ensure that Europe remains a democratic, peaceful, prosperous and competitive force. The EU uses it to finance its priorities and big projects that most individual EU countries could not finance on their own. The benefits of EU membership significantly exceed the size of the EU budget contributions and the examples are many. All Member States benefit from being part of the Single Market, a shared approach to the common challenges of migration, terrorism and climate change, and concrete gains like better transport infrastructure, modernised and digitalised public services and cutting-edge medical treatment. How much each EU country pays into the EU budget is calculated fairly. The larger your country’s economy, the more it pays – and vice versa. The EU budget is not about giving and taking – it’s about collectively contributing to making Europe and the world a better place for us all. EU budget spending and revenue per country and per year EU-funded projects in Belgium Money from the EU budget helps fund programmes and projects in all EU countries – for example to build roads, subsidise researchers and protect the environment. Find out more about how Belgium benefits from EU funding and recovery funds in your country or region. Novotel Hotel Booking
