Chapter 11 · Sweden and the wider world
Vilket år blev Sverige medlem i EU?
In which year did Sweden join the EU?
Correct answer: 1995
Sweden joined the EU on 1 January 1995. Membership means that Sweden participates in the Union’s political and economic cooperation.
Key words
medlem · member
Source: Europeiska unionen: Sverige · Översikt: EU-medlem
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Why this option does not fit
1991
Sweden applied for membership in 1991; it did not join that year.
1994
The EU referendum was held in 1994. Membership took effect the following year.
2001
Sweden began participating in Schengen in 2001 but was already an EU member.