European Union

How many stars does the EU flag have?

• eight

• twelve

• nine

• twenty-one

Following the two devastating world wars in the 20th century that killed millions of people, several European countries decided to work together to ensure that there would be no more bloodshed.

Who were the founding members?

• Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Spain.

• Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Greece.

• Belgium, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands.

• Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands

The first enlargement of the EU in 1973 brought its membership to nine.

Which were these three new countries?

• Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom

• Norway, Ireland and the United Kingdom

• Denmark, Ireland and Portugal

• Spain, Ireland and Norway

What do the stars on the EU flag represent?

• Number of countries that were part of the EU when the flag was designed.

• Number of articles in the EU constitution.

• Unity, harmony and solidarity among the people of Europe.

• The circle of secret knowledge.

How many official languages does the EU have?

• 24

• 23

• 22

• 28

Which EU country is this Euro coin from?

• Latvia

• Lithuania

• Finland

• Poland

You want to buy new headphones in another EU country. Which of these statements is true?

• Under EU rules you have the right to a minimum one-year guarantee for consumer products such as electronic goods.

• If you buy goods or a service online or outside of a shop (by telephone, mail order, or from a door-to-door salesperson), you have the right to cancel and return your order within 10 days.

• Products sold within the EU's single market must fulfil EU-wide safety and environmental requirements.

During a trip to Czechia, you fall down and sprain your ankle. Fortunately, you brought your European Health Insurance card. Which statement is true?

• As you are not Czech, you will have to pay for all the public health care received there.

• You can receive public health care and pay the same fees as locals with the European Health Insurance Card.

• You have the right to private healthcare free of charge.

• You may visit an emergency room at a hospital and receive one examination free of charge.

What does the European Commission do?

• The European Commission proposes new legislation while the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament make the final decision on all EU laws.

• The European Council, made up of presidents and prime ministers of the EU countries, adopts EU laws.

• The European Commission decides on all new EU laws and actions.

• The European Commission decides on European taxes.

Which European institution is the "voice of the people"?

• Council of Europe

• European Parliament

• European Central Bank

• European Commission