Talk:Microstates and the European Union

Vatican City Information
The statement: "As a theocracy, it may not join the Union..." is confusing. Is the Vatican City not allowed to join the EU or will it most likely not join, of its own volition? The statement should be rewritten to say either: "As a theocracy, it is not allowed to join the Union..." or "As a theocracy, it may choose to not join the Union..." If this question was unclear contact me and I'll try to clear it up. --DatraxMada (talk) 23:40, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

It means it is not allowed to join. Only democratic states are permitted to join the EU (see article 49 TEU). Vatican City is an absolute monarchy (the Pope is the head of the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary, and is not limited by the famework of a constitution--he can rewrite it himself), about as undemocratic as as you can get. 86.43.72.9 (talk) 11:19, 13 November 2010 (UTC)

I've changed the "may" to "cannot" and have added the reference to Art 49 TEU. 86.43.72.9 (talk) 11:21, 13 November 2010 (UTC)

Malta
Malta is not considered in this article. But it appears in European Microstates.--Erick91 (talk) 22:41, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

It has been a full EU member since 2004. Culloty82 (talk) 21:44, 2 June 2016 (UTC)

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