European Member States
Introduction
These factsheets examine the individual member states that make up the European Union and those that may join in the near future. The EU enlargment sheet also looks at the process of enlargement and criteria a country must fulfil for to join the EU.
Membership
Original Members
1973 Expansion
1980s Expansion
1995 Expansion
2004 Expansion
2007 Expansion
2013 Expansion
Candidate Countries
Other
The following websites provide further detailed information on all countries in the EU: