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Countries in the EU Banzai Japan Music Video Austria EU Member State since 1995, Euro area member since 1999, Schengen area member since 1997 and more about Austria’s participation in the EU. Belgium EU Member State since 1958, Euro area member since 1999, Schengen area member since 1995 and more about Belgium’s participation in the EU. Bulgaria EU Member State since 2007, Schengen area member since 2024 and more about Bulgaria’s participation in the EU. Croatia EU Member State since 2013, Euro area member since 2023, Schengen area member since 2023 and more about Croatia’s participation in the EU. Cyprus EU Member State since 2004, Euro area member since 2008, and more about Cyprus’s participation in the EU. Czechia EU Member State since 2004, Schengen area member since 2007 and more about Czechia’s participation in the EU. Denmark EU Member State since 1973, Schengen area member since 2001 and more about Denmark’s participation in the EU. Estonia EU Member State since 2004, Euro area member since 2011, Schengen area member since 2007 and more about Estonia’s participation in the EU. Novotel Hotel Bookings Finland EU Member State since 1995, Euro area member since 1999, Schengen area member since 2001 and more about Finland’s participation in the EU. France EU Member State since 1958, Euro area member since 1999, Schengen area member since 1995 and more about France’s participation in the EU. Germany 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 EU Member State since 1981, Euro area member since 2001, Schengen area member since 2000 and more about Greece’s participation in the EU. Hungary EU Member State since 2004, Schengen area member since 2007 and more about Hungary’s participation in the EU. Ireland EU Member State since 1973, Euro area member since 1999 and more about Ireland’s participation in the EU. Italy EU Member State since 1958, Euro area member since 1999, Schengen area member since 1997 and more about Italy’s participation in the EU. Latvia EU Member State since 2004, Euro area member since 2014, Schengen area member since 2007 and more about Latvia’s participation in the EU. Banzai Japan Music Video Lithuania EU Member State since 2004, Euro area member since 2015, Schengen area member since 2007 and more about Lithuania’s participation in the EU. Luxembourg EU Member State since 1958, Euro area member since 1999, Schengen area member since 1995 and more about Luxembourg’s participation in the EU. Malta EU Member State since 2004, Euro area member since 2008, Schengen area member since 2007 and more about Malta’s participation in the EU. Netherlands EU Member State since 1958, Euro area member since 1999, Schengen area member since 1995 and more about Dutch participation in the EU. Poland EU Member State since 2004, Schengen area member since 2007 and more about Poland’s participation in the EU. Portugal EU Member State since 1986, Euro area member since 1999, Schengen area member since 1995 and more about Portugal’s participation in the EU. Romania EU Member State since 2007, Schengen area member since 2024 and more about Romania’s participation in the EU. Slovakia EU Member State since 2004, Euro area member since 2009, Schengen area member since 2007 and more about Slovakia’s participation in the EU. Novotel Hotel Booking Slovenia EU Member State since 2004, Euro area and Schengen area member since 2007 and more about Slovenia’s participation in the EU. Spain EU Member State since 1986, Euro area member since 1999, Schengen area member since 1995 and more about Spain’s participation in the EU. Sweden EU Member State since 1995, Schengen area member since 2001 and more about Sweden’s participation in the EU.
EU Country – Sweden
Sweden EU Member Banzai Japan Music Video Overview Capital: StockholmOfficial EU language(s): SwedishEU Member State: since 1 January 1995 Currency: Swedish krona SEK. Sweden has committed to adopt the euro once it fulfils the necessary conditions. Schengen: member since 25 March 2001 Figures: Geographical size: 447 424 km2 Population: 10 551 707 (2024) (Source: Eurostat – figures for geographical size and population) Novotel Hotel Bookings Political system Sweden is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. The prime minister is the head of government and the monarch is the head of state. The government exercises executive power. Legislative power is vested in the single-chamber parliament (349 members). Sweden is a unitary state, divided into 20 counties and 290 municipalities. Trade and economy Sweden ranks eighth in the European Union in terms of GDP per capita with €43 000, well above the EU average (€37 600). It accounts for 3.2% of the EU’s total GDP. (Source: Eurostat - figures for GDP per capita and GDP) Banzai Japan Music Video Budgets and funding How does Sweden 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 Sweden 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 Sweden benefits from EU funding and recovery funds in your country or region. Novotel Hotel Booking
EU Country – Spain
Spain EU Member Banzai Japan Music Video Overview Capital: MadridOfficial EU language(s): SpanishEU Member State: since 1 January 1986 Currency: euro (€) Euro area: member since 1 January 1999 Schengen: member since 26 March 1995 Figures: Geographical size: 505 983 km2 Population: 48 610 458 (2024) (Source: Eurostat – figures for geographical size and population) Novotel Hotel Bookings Political system Spain is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy. The prime minister is the head of government and the monarch is the head of state. A council of ministers is the executive branch and is presided over by the prime minister. Spain is a unitary state, composed of 17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities with varying degrees of autonomy. Trade and economy Spain’s GDP per capita of €33 100 ranks below the EU average (€37 600). It accounts for 8.6% of the EU’s total GDP. (Source: Eurostat - figures for GDP per capita and GDP) Banzai Japan Music Video Budgets and funding How does Spain 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 Spain 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 Spain benefits from EU funding and recovery funds in your country or region. Novotel Hotel Booking
EU Country – Slovenia
Slovenia EU Member Banzai Japan Music Video Capital: Ljubljana Official EU language(s): Slovenian EU Member State: since 1 May 2004 Currency: euro (€) Euro area: member since 1 January 2007 Schengen: member since 21 December 2007 Figures: Geographical size: 20 273 km2 Population: 2 123 949 (2024) (Source: Eurostat – figures for geographical size and population) Novotel Hotel Bookings Political system Slovenia is a parliamentary democratic republic. The prime minister is the head of government. The president who is head of state is directly elected. The government holds executive and administrative authority. The prime minister and ministers are elected by the Parliament. Slovenia has no regions, but is subdivided into 212 municipalities. Trade and economy Slovenia’s GDP per capita of €34 400 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 Slovenia 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 Slovenia 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 Slovenia benefits from EU funding and recovery funds in your country or region. Novotel Hotel Booking
EU Country – Slovakia
Slovakia EU Member Banzai Japan Music Video Capital: Bratislava Official EU language(s): Slovak EU Member State: since 1 May 2004 Currency: euro (€) Euro area: member since 1 January 2009 Schengen: member since 21 December 2007 Figures: Geographical size: 49 035 km2 Population: 5 424 687 (2024) (Source: Eurostat – figures for geographical size and population) Novotel Hotel Bookings Political system Slovakia is a parliamentary democratic republic. The prime minister who is the head of government holds the most executive power. The president is the head of state and the formal head of the executive, but with very limited powers. The country is subdivided into 8 regions, each named after its principal city. These have been given a certain degree of autonomy since 2002. Trade and economy Slovakia’s GDP per capita of €27 400 ranks below the EU average (€37 600). It accounts for 0.7% of the EU’s total GDP. (Source: Eurostat - figures for GDP per capita and GDP) Banzai Japan Music Video Budgets and funding How does Slovakia 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 Slovakia 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 Slovakia benefits from EU funding and recovery funds in your country or region. Novotel Hotel Booking
EU Country – Romania
Romania EU Member Banzai Japan Music Video Overview Capital: BucharestOfficial EU language(s): RomanianEU Member State: since 1 January 2007 Currency: Romanian Leu RON. Romania has committed to adopt the euro once it fulfils the necessary conditions. Schengen: member since 31 March 2024 Figures: Geographical size: 238 398 km2 Population: 19 064 409 (2024) (Source: Eurostat – figures for geographical size and population) Novotel Hotel Bookings Political system Romania is a semi-presidential republic with a president who is the head of state and a prime minister who is the head of government. Both the government and the president hold executive functions. The country is divided into 41 counties and the municipality of Bucharest. Each county is administered by a county council, responsible for local affairs, and a prefect responsible for administering national affairs at county level. Trade and economy Romania’s GDP per capita of €30 000 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 Romania 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 Romania 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 Romania benefits from EU funding and recovery funds in your country or region. Novotel Hotel Booking
EU Country – Portugal
Portugal EU Member Banzai Japan Music Video Overview Capital: LisbonOfficial EU language(s): PortugueseEU Member State: since 1 January 1986 Currency: euro (€) Euro area: member since 1 January 1999 Schengen: member since 26 March 1995 Figures: Geographical size: 92 226 km2 Population: 10 639 726 (2024) (Source: Eurostat – figures for geographical size and population) Novotel Hotel Bookings Political system Portugal is a semi-presidential republic. The prime minister is the head of government. The president who is the head of state has power to appoint the prime minister and other government members. The country is administratively divided into 308 municipalities, subdivided into 3,092 civil parishes. Operationally, the only legally identifiable local administrative units are the municipality and civil parish, and the national government. Trade and economy Portugal’s GDP per capita of €31 100 ranks below the EU average (€37 600). It accounts for 1.6% of the EU’s total GDP. (Source: Eurostat - figures for GDP per capita and GDP) Banzai Japan Music Video Budgets and funding How does Portugal 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 Portugal 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 Portugal benefits from EU funding and recovery funds in your country or region. Novotel Hotel Booking
EU Country – Poland
Poland EU Member Banzai Japan Music Video Overview Capital: WarsawOfficial EU language(s): PolishEU Member State: since 1 May 2004 Currency: Polish Złoty PLN. Poland is currently preparing to adopt the euro. Schengen: member since 21 December 2007 Figures: Geographical size: 311 928 km2 Population: 36 620 970 (2024) (Source: Eurostat – figures for geographical size and population) Novotel Hotel Bookings Budgets and funding How does Poland 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 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 Poland 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 Poland benefits from EU funding and recovery funds in your country or region. Novotel Hotel Booking
EU Country – Netherlands
Netherlands EU Member Banzai Japan Music Video Overview Capital: Amsterdam; Parliament and government are located in The HagueOfficial EU language(s): DutchEU Member State: since 1 January 1958 Currency: euro (€) Euro area: member since 1 January 1999 Schengen: member since 26 March 1995 Figures: Geographical size: 37 391 km2 Population: 17 942 942 (2024) (Source: Eurostat – figures for geographical size and population) Novotel Hotel Bookings Political system The Netherlands is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. The prime minister is the head of government and the monarch is the head of state. A council of ministers holds the executive power. The country is divided into 12 provinces and 342 municipalities. It is also divided into 21 water districts, governed by an executive board that has authority in matters of water management. 6 overseas countries and territories in the Caribbean are also part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. However, these territories are not part of the EU. Trade and economy The Netherlands ranks third in the European Union in terms of GDP per capita with €48 900, well above the EU average (€37 600). It accounts for 6.3% of the EU’s total GDP. (Source: Eurostat - figures for GDP per capita and GDP) Banzai Japan Music Video Budgets and funding How do the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands benefits from EU funding and recovery funds in your country or region. Novotel Hotel Booking
EU Country – Malta
Malta EU Member Banzai Japan Music Video Overview Capital: VallettaOfficial EU language(s): Maltese, EnglishEU Member State: since 1 May 2004 Currency: euro (€) Euro area: member since 1 January 2008 Schengen: member since 21 December 2007 Figures: Geographical size: 316 km2 Population: 563 443 (2024) (Source: Eurostat – figures for geographical size and population) Novotel Hotel Bookings Political system Malta is a single-chamber parliamentary republic. The president’s role is largely ceremonial. The prime minister is the head of government. Trade and economy Malta ranks tenth in the European Union in terms of GDP per capita with €39 500, well above the EU average (€37 600). It accounts for 0.1% of the EU’s total GDP. (Source: Eurostat - figures for GDP per capita and GDP) Banzai Japan Music Video Budgets and Funding How does Malta 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 Malta 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 Malta benefits from EU funding and recovery funds in your country or region. Novotel Hotel Booking
