Portal:European Union/Did you know

• ...that Romania and Bulgaria will become full members of the European Union on January 1, 2007?
  
• ...that Slovenia will be joining the Euro on January 1, 2007?
  
• ...that France possesses the second-largest exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the world?
  
• ...that the President of Ireland, who serves as head of state, is elected for a seven year term and can be re-elected only once?