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Capital: Paris
Official EU Language: French
EU Member State: since 1 January 1958
Currency: euro (€)
Euro Area: member since 1 January 1999
Schengen: member since 26 March 1995
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Geographical Size: 638,475 km2
Population: 68.2 million
Being one of the founding members of the EU, France has a monumental role in the European Union. They had played a major role in the shaping of post - war Europe and the modern day European Union.
France holds a dominant role on the Single European Army due to its expansive influence and its capable military forces.
France's experience and familiarity to nuclear energy has allowed for the rapid growth of the usage o nuclear energy throughout the entirety of the European Union.
How does France benefit from EU?
France benefits (as all EU countries) from being a member of the single market.
Increased tourism as a member of the Schengen area
Benefits from having the Euro as its national currency
International respect
EU projects in France
The next - generation nuclear fusion reactor being located in France allows for innovation to grow, while having access to a highly experienced work force. As France has a central location in the EU, this new reactor will provide green energy to the EU through the EuroGrid
Further development in high speed train technology and the construction of new high speed rail lines now allows for train 7.5 hour journeys between Paris and Madrid
Annual urban redevelopment programmes to combat urban decay have been established
Completion of expansion of CDG Airport in 2034 and CDG Express train launched in 2027
Completion of expansion of ORY Airport in 2040
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