What happened in the EU in 2013?

What happened in the EU in 2013?

The most recent enlargement of the European Union saw Croatia become the European Union’s 28th member state on 1 July 2013. The ratification process was concluded on 21 June 2013, and entry into force and accession of Croatia to the EU took place on 1 July 2013.

What happened on 1 July 2013 to the membership of the EU?

On 1 July 2013, Croatia became the 28th Member State of the European Union. Since then no other countries have joined the EU, and the UK left the EU on 31 January 2020.

Who joined EU in 2013?

Croatia
Background. Croatia applied for EU membership in 2003 and was in negotiations from 2005 until 2011. On 9 December 2011 leaders from the EU and Croatia signed the accession treaty. The country became the 28th EU member country on 1 July 2013.

How many countries were in the EU in 2013?

Country profiles (27) EU Member State since 2013 and more on Croatia’s role in the EU.

What kind of crisis occurred in the EU in last 10 years?

European debt crisis
The European debt crisis, often also referred to as the eurozone crisis or the European sovereign debt crisis, is a multi-year debt crisis that has been taking place in the European Union (EU) since the end of 2009.

What are some issues in the EU?

The findings of a recent Eurobarometer survey, commissioned by the European Union itself, are clear: Citizens in the bloc believe that the main issues it should be addressing are climate change, the COVID pandemic, health care, the economic situation and social inequality.

When did UK join EU?

The United Kingdom joined the European Communities on 1 January 1973, along with Denmark and the Republic of Ireland. The EC would later become the European Union.

Which country will join the EU next?

Serbia and Montenegro could join the EU in 2025. The European Council endorsed starting negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia on 26 March 2020, and they could join after 2025.