Member state

1. European Union (EU).

One of the countries that is a full member of the EU.

Often capitalised as Member State.

In addition, a number of other countries are subject to certain EU rules, for the purposes of trade arrangements.

2.

A state that is a member of any other organisation.

For example, the member states of the United Nations.

See also

• Brexit transition period
• Court of Justice of the European Union
• Customs union
• Direct effect
• Directive
• EMIR
• EU 27
• euro zone
• European Economic Area
• European Union
• NATO
• Single Market
• United Nations