Which State is not a member of the European Union?
A knowledge question from the official lists (theme: Institutions and political system), with its answer explained in English.
On exam day, in French
Quel État n'est pas membre de l'Union européenne ?
- ALe Royaume-UniThe United KingdomCorrect answer
- BL’IrlandeIreland
- CLa CroatieCroatia
- DLe PortugalPortugal
Explanation
The United Kingdom joined the European Economic Community (CEE) in 1973. In 2020, it was the first country to leave the European Union.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Ireland — Ireland joined in 1973, at the same time as the United Kingdom. Only the United Kingdom left the Union, in 2020.
- C. Croatia — Croatia joined the European Union in 2013. It is a member.
- D. Portugal — Portugal joined in 1986, together with Spain. It is a member of the European Union.
French words to remember
- Union européenneEuropean Union
- Royaume-UniUnited Kingdom
- ÉtatState
Official source (in French)
Les étapes clés de la construction européenne › Les dates clés de l’extension géographique — Ministère de l'Intérieur (DIAN), formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr · 20 octobre 2026
« En 1973, 3 nouveaux pays entrent dans la CEE : Danemark, Irlande et Royaume-Uni. »
« En 1986, c’est au tour de l’Espagne et du Portugal. »
« En 2013, c’est au tour de la Croatie. »
« En 2020, pour la première fois, un pays quitte l’UE : le Royaume Uni. »
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