Explore the timeline of the European Union
Discover the pivotal moments, influential figures and major milestones that laid the foundations of the European Union. This podcast unveils the stories of men and women whose courage and vision paved the way for the EU as we know it today.
You can listen to more podcasts on Europarl Radio, the web radio of the European Parliament.
Explore the timeline of the European Union
Discover the pivotal moments, influential figures and major milestones that laid the foundations of the European Union. This podcast unveils the stories of men and women whose courage and vision paved the way for the EU as we know it today.
You can listen to more podcasts on Europarl Radio, the web radio of the European Parliament.
The Schengen Area covers the territories of twenty-seven European countries, including twenty-three EU Member States, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Inside this zone, it is possible to travel freely from one state to another, without being subjected to any border checks. It all begun in 1985, when five EU Member States decided to abolish internal border controls.