GyanGramQuestion
Which of the following countries are members of the European Union?
1. Belarus
2. Poland
3. Germany
4. Switzerland
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PRELIMS 2026 · INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Which of the following countries are members of the European Union? 1. Belarus 2. Poland…
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Approach: *Recall the core member states of the European Union (EU) while distinguishing them from non-EU European nations that maintain close economic or security ties (like the Schengen area or EFTA).*
- **Correct Answer:** (c) 2 and 3
- **Poland:** Joined the European Union in 2004 as part of the largest enlargement in the bloc's history.
- **Germany:** A founding member of the European Economic Community (the predecessor to the EU) in 1957.
- **Why other options are incorrect:**
- **Belarus:** It is not a member of the EU. It maintains close political and economic ties with Russia and is part of the Eurasian Economic Union.
- **Switzerland:** It is not a member of the EU. While it participates in the Schengen Area and the European Single Market through bilateral treaties, it has consistently rejected full EU membership via national referendums to maintain its neutrality and sovereignty.
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