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How many countries are in the European Union?
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Correct answer: 27 countries. The European Union has 27 member countries. The European Council brings together the 27 heads of State or government. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Le fonctionnement européen (2/2)” (in French). The other three choices are explained below.
Sources: Sheet “Le fonctionnement européen (2/2)” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✗ 35 countries35 pays35 is too high: the EU has fewer countries.
- ✗ 12 countries12 pays12 is too low: the European Union has 27 member countries.
- ✗ 15 countries15 pays15 is too low: the EU has more countries.
- ✓ 27 countries27 paysCorrect answer. The European Union has 27 member countries. The European Council brings together the 27 heads of State or government.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Combien de pays font partie de l'Union européenne ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the multi-year residence card (CSP). The Ministry's wording: “Combien d'États font partie de l'Union européenne au 1er janvier 2025 ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Le fonctionnement européen (2/2)” (French).
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