How long can an EU citizen stay in another EU country?

As an EU citizen, you have the right to move to any EU country to live, work, study, look for a job or retire. You can stay in another EU country for up to 3 months without registering there but you may need to report your presence. The only requirement is to hold a valid national identity card or passport.

How does the EU affect members culture?

The EU promotes policy collaboration on culture among national governments and with international organisations. Through Creative Europe, the EU supports European cinema, arts and creative industries to create European jobs and growth, as well as to open up new international opportunities, markets and audiences.

What are the economic benefits of being in the EU?

EU is one of strongest economic areas in the world. With 500 million people, it has 7.3% of the world’s population but accounts for 23% of nominal global GDP. Free trade and removal of non-tariff barriers have helped reduce costs and prices for consumers. Increased trade with the EU creates jobs and higher income.

How does Ireland benefit from being in the EU?

Irish citizens can continue to live and work freely in any EU Member State. Students in Irish institutions can access Erasmus+ and the opportunities it offers to study in the EU.

Is the EU the largest economy in the world?

The economy of the European Union is the joint economy of the member states of the European Union (EU). It is the third largest economy in the world in nominal terms, after the United States and China, and the third one in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms, after China and the United States.

Is EU richer than USA?

In what sense is the US richer? Average gross domestic product (GDP) in the US is about 40% higher than average GDP of the EU-15 when measured at purchasing power parity (PPP). Economists often speak of this as revealing different American and European social preferences for work and leisure.