On which date did Cyprus join the European Union?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1 May 2004, together with nine other states
- Step 1: Cyprus applied to join in 1990. Step 2. It became a member on 1 May 2004 in the largest enlargement of the Union. Answer: 1 May 2004. Why not the others: 1995 is the year Austria, Finland and Sweden joined, 2008 is the year Cyprus adopted the euro, and 2013 is the year Croatia joined.
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