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European Union (EU) & Regional Cooperation MCQs with Answers

Which year was the European Union (EU) officially established?
A) 1985
B) 1993
C) 1999
D) 2004

Answer
B) 1993

What was the treaty that formally created the European Union?
A) Treaty of Rome
B) Maastricht Treaty
C) Treaty of Lisbon
D) Schengen Agreement

Answer
B) Maastricht Treaty

How many member states are currently in the European Union (as of 2025)?
A) 25
B) 27
C) 30
D) 32

Answer
B) 27

Which country left the European Union in 2020?
A) France
B) United Kingdom
C) Italy
D) Spain

Answer
B) United Kingdom

Where is the headquarters of the European Union located?
A) Berlin, Germany
B) Paris, France
C) Brussels, Belgium
D) Amsterdam, Netherlands

Answer
C) Brussels, Belgium

Which of the following is the legislative body of the European Union?
A) European Council
B) European Parliament
C) European Court of Justice
D) European Commission

Answer
B) European Parliament

What is the official currency used by most EU countries?
A) Euro
B) Pound Sterling
C) Franc
D) Krona

Answer
A) Euro

Which treaty reformed the EU structure and was signed in 2007?
A) Treaty of Nice
B) Maastricht Treaty
C) Treaty of Lisbon
D) Schengen Agreement

Answer
C) Treaty of Lisbon

Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the EU?
A) Germany
B) Norway
C) Spain
D) Italy

Answer
B) Norway

What is the Schengen Agreement known for?
A) Allowing free movement of people across borders
B) Regulating agricultural policies
C) Setting up the European Central Bank
D) Establishing the European Court of Justice

Answer
A) Allowing free movement of people across borders

Which EU institution is responsible for proposing legislation?
A) European Commission
B) European Parliament
C) European Council
D) European Central Bank

Answer
A) European Commission

Which of the following is a key goal of the European Union?
A) Political integration
B) Economic cooperation
C) Environmental protection
D) All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above

What is the European Central Bank (ECB) responsible for?
A) Setting interest rates and monetary policy
B) Regulating global trade
C) Managing EU border security
D) Supervising the Schengen area

Answer
A) Setting interest rates and monetary policy

Which country held the first presidency of the European Council?
A) Belgium
B) Germany
C) France
D) Spain

Answer
D) Spain

What does the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) aim to support?
A) Industrial development
B) Farmers and food production
C) Border security
D) Climate change initiatives

Answer
B) Farmers and food production

Which EU institution represents the member states’ governments?
A) European Parliament
B) European Commission
C) Council of the European Union
D) European Court of Justice

Answer
C) Council of the European Union

Which country is the largest economy in the EU?
A) France
B) Italy
C) Germany
D) Spain

Answer
C) Germany

Which EU policy promotes environmental protection and sustainable development?
A) European Green Deal
B) Common Security Policy
C) Single Market Policy
D) EU Trade Agreement

Answer
A) European Green Deal

What is the main trade policy of the EU?
A) Protectionism
B) Free Trade Agreements
C) Economic isolation
D) Tariff barriers

Answer
B) Free Trade Agreements

Which country joined the EU most recently?
A) Bulgaria
B) Romania
C) Croatia
D) Poland

Answer
C) Croatia

Which of the following countries is a founding member of the EU?
A) Portugal
B) United Kingdom
C) Netherlands
D) Poland

Answer
C) Netherlands

Which EU institution interprets and applies EU law?
A) European Parliament
B) European Central Bank
C) European Court of Justice
D) European Commission

Answer
C) European Court of Justice

Which of the following is NOT part of the EU?
A) Switzerland
B) France
C) Austria
D) Belgium

Answer
A) Switzerland

What is the purpose of the EU’s Single Market?
A) To establish trade barriers
B) To allow free movement of goods, services, people, and capital
C) To restrict international competition
D) To control migration from outside Europe

Answer
B) To allow free movement of goods, services, people, and capital

Which country adopted the Euro but is not an EU member?
A) Norway
B) Switzerland
C) Kosovo
D) Turkey

Answer
C) Kosovo

Which EU agency handles law enforcement cooperation?
A) Europol
B) Eurostat
C) European Court of Justice
D) European Investment Bank

Answer
A) Europol

Which country has applied for EU membership but is not yet a member?
A) Ukraine
B) Sweden
C) Ireland
D) Denmark

Answer
A) Ukraine

What is the EU’s main foreign policy objective?
A) Expanding territorial control
B) Promoting peace, stability, and democracy
C) Strengthening military power
D) Isolating from global affairs

Answer
B) Promoting peace, stability, and democracy

Which of the following is NOT an official language of the EU?
A) English
B) Spanish
C) Russian
D) French

Answer
C) Russian

Which major EU initiative focuses on climate action?
A) Schengen Agreement
B) European Green Deal
C) Common Fisheries Policy
D) Digital Europe Program

Answer
B) European Green Deal

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