Battle of the wits

What item of clothing was named after its Scottish inventor?

Who plays the role of Herr Otto Flick?

Which Dutch athlete performed a triple combo (Cassina-Kovacs-Kolman) and won an Olympic medal?

Which country shelters most refugees worldwide?

Which founding father of communism was a German philosopher? 

Who is the President of the European Commission and which nationality does he have?

In which sport is Jorge Lorenzo from Palma de Mallorca world champion in 2015?

Verivorst is...?

Whatis the common name for the 1871 painting Arrangement in Grey and Black: TheArtist's Mother?

When evaluating the stock in a business, what does FIFO stand for?

What nationality was the philosopher John Stuart Mill?

Which group is affiliated with the British UKIP party of which Nigel Farage is co-president?

From which movie was this screenshot taken?

Which European place is part of this song?

Raymond Savignac designed a label (partly seen below) in 1999 for which famous wine house?

Who invented the periodic system?

In which city is the largest department store in Continental Europe situated ?

Which French artist painted A Bar at the Folies-Bergere in 1882? 

What kind of wine is called Espumuso

From which movie was this screenshot taken?

Alvaro Cunhal died in 2005. Which Portuguese political party had he led?

Which European country was the first to adopt 'Daylight Saving Time' (Summer Time) in 1916?

The Council works with three levels. What is the lowest level?

Which American river starting with the letter M, is nicknamed ‘the Big Muddy’

How many countries are there in the Eurozone?

What is the most important ingredient for the Russian dish Ukha?

Scientist Marie Curie was born in which country?

What is Herr Otto Flick holding in his hand?

Which European city is part of this Billy Joel song?

What policy areas is the Committee of the Regions typically involved in?              

Minestrone soup originates from which country?

In which city did Jan ten Hoorn issue the first Dutch travel guide in 1689?

Which other nations (that not belong to the EU) also officially use the Euro?

From which movie was this screenshot taken?

Who sets the price of gold on the London Gold Market?

The European anthem was originally part of a famous composer’s symphony. Who is the composer?

Which Darts Tournament has the highest number of people watching on television in the world?

Which instrument is leading intuning an orchestra?

What is the full name and ideology of the group EPP?

Which European place is also the name of the artist of this song?

Which European cities hosted the Olympic Games at least two times each?

The Netherlands now started "T7" for the Council of the EU. What does the "T" stand for?

What power does the Commission have?

Which Victorian author wrote the plays 'Frozen Deep' and 'No Gobblins'?

Under whom was Greek democracy restored in 1974?

Watch this video carefully: Which TV show (broadcasted from 1982 to 1992) is imitated here?

From which nation of the rising sun do circa 7000 sons and daughters live in the Netherlands?

Who plays the character of the main female role Edith Melba Artois?

Which political groups are reflected amongst the members of the College of Commissioners?

Which company introduced the first can of ready-to eat tomato soup in1895?

Robin Hood & Friar Tuck appeared in which well-known novel by Sir Walter Scott?

Who chairs the Foreign Affairs committee of the Council?

What was in ancient Greece the name for a forum to debate, plot, or simplyto party with others?

The chemical symbol for lead is...?

Which is the highest point in the UK?

It is best to consume at least once a week a fat fish like...

How many civil servants approximately work in the European Commission?              

Which Dutch artist painted the Laughing Cavalier in 1624?

 Pablo Picasso was born in 1881 in which Spanish city?

Which title is NOT a symphonic piece of music?

How much is √ 1296?

What is the longest golf course in Europe?

How many commissions does the Committee of the Regions have?

Which European place is part of this band's name?

How did Vincent van Gogh die? 

How long did the 80-years' war (minus the truce) last?

Absinthe was the favourite drink of

What nationality was the artist M C Escher, whose works apparently impossible constructions?

What was invented by Paul Fürst in Salzburg in 1890?

What is the present score of the Thames boat race between Oxford and Cambridge?

In which Italian-Austrian region was a 5000-year-old mummified body of a hunter-gatherer found?

Which national team holds most victories in the World Cup Biathlon for men?

What is the sweet-water variation on the Bouillabaisse?

Which European place is part of George Ezra's song?

In which Olympic discipline won Pavel Kontides the first gold medal ever for his country?

The last European Champion in female field hockey is .....

What is the official title of "The Maastricht Treaty"?

The Canterbury Tales (ca. 1380) were written by Geoffrey Chaucer. Who are telling the stories?

Who is the current President of the European Council and which nationality does he have?

What book is the lady in front holding in her hands?

Which country has the first motorway network in the world (which dates back to 1932)?

Which Italian city used to be famous for its many (sports) car manufacturing plants ?

What nationality is tennis player Novak Djokovic?

Which Spanish town, famous for its special wines, also has the Royal Andalusian Riding School?

How many parliamentary committees are there in total (including subcommittees)?              

For how long is the President of the European Parliament in office?

What is the apporximate population of the EU?

What name is given to a Greek dip made of olive oil, potatoe and fish roe?

The European Council takes decisions based on what?

When applied to the leader of an organisation, what does CEO stand for?

Which queen of England had the nick name Bloody Mary?

Which planet is the coldest?

Daniel Craig played 007 In how many James Bond movies?

Who is the President of the European Parliament?              

Which Women's European Volleyball team won the 2015 Championship ?

Which French cheese was invented by Marie Harel?

Who was the previous President of the European Council and which nationality does he have?

Which are the two biggest political groups in the European Parliament?

Water ....

What is 'lulas fritas' ?

Who shot Willem van Oranje on the 10th of July 1584?

Who introduced the Guillotine?

In which country is the Salzburg Festival held every year?

What name is given to the Japanese art of paper folding?

Which actor baked a perfect quiche in the Bondfilm A view to kill?

Which club won the 2015 champions league for women’s table tennis?

Which famous scientist introduced the idea of natural selection?

What is the next number 16, 33, 45, ..?

From which movie was this screenshot taken?

The condition anosmia means the loss of what?

What is the name of the Cajun stew with rice and okra?

At the end of WW2, Berlin was governed by which four countries?

Javier Bardem, born in Spain, is married to…

What is the only European country to have won the world cup Rugby?

How many political groups are there in the European Parliament?

Who have their headquarters at One Brewer's Green, London?

What is the location of London's National Gallery?

In which EU-country are potatoes a regular ingredient for gequellte grompere matporettenzap?

The technique of mural painting executed uponfreshly laid lime plaster is known as...

Which monetary unit was used in Portugal before the euro was adopted in 1999?

How many miles would The Proclaimers walk to fall down at your door?

Which continent is said to be the 'cradle of human kind'? 

In which team sport has Croatiawon the most Olympic medals in the men’s tournament?

In which North Sea coastal city is about 70% of the global production of diamonds traded?

Which team won the gold medalin men’s water polo at the 2012 London Olympics?

Apart from football, tennis and basketball,whichsporting federations have 48member federations?

If a plane has a ground speed of 540 mph, what is its ground speed approximately in km/h?

The combination of paprika, lard and yellow unions are typical for which cuisine?

Who is also known as "The queen of pop"?

What term used Harold Rosenberg in 1952 to describe the technique used by Jackson Pollock?

Which European place is part of this Michael Jackson song?

Which country holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU today?

How is this type of gable called?

Between 1887 and 1888 Vincent van Gogh produced a series of paintings depicting which flowers?

In which sport has Hungary won most golden Olympic medals in the history of Olympic movement?

When did Turkey's old capital Constantinople get re-named Istanbul? 

What is the difference between a river and a canal?

In which ocean can you find the Maldives?

From which movie was this screenshot taken?

HansHolbein the Younger was criticized by HenryVIII for painting a flattering portrait of whom?

Which continent is almost 10 times larger than Europe?

Which was the latest country to join the EU?

What is the Capital of Aruba called?

Where was the climate summit in 2014?

What stands 102m tall and was designed for the world exhibition of 1958?

Which club team won in 2015 the Champions league football?

What is a fiasco?

Which of the cyclists had the most victories in the general classification of theTour deFrance?

Foo Fighter’s Dave Grohl broke his leg in 2015 while performing on stage. Where was the gig?

Someone described as Helvetian is from which country?

Madonna fell on stage at the Brits February 2015. What song was she performing at the time?

Who is the most capped player of the Spanish national football team?

Which European city has a special law: A €10,000 fine for killing a cat and up to 3 yrs in jail

A typical Slovanian dish is

When were the first elections of the European Parliament?

Piraeus serves as the port for which major city?

How many Council configurations are there?

In which city is the famous 'Bollywood' film industry located?

The apricot originates from.....

What power does the European Parliament have?

Which European sport is considered the fastest ball sport in the world?

What power does the Council of the EU have?

The chemical formula for salt is...?

Who invented, designed and flew the first aircraft in the world?

Which capital city has the longest bridge in Europe (17,185m)?

Which country bordering on France has only SEVEN municipalities?

How many bottles of wine are on the table in front?

The International Red Cross was founded in 1863 in which city?

Which British electronic music duo is composed of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons?

Bronze is an alloy of what two metals melted together?

From which movie was this screenshot taken?

Where was Monica Bellucci born?

Paella originated in which Spanish city or region?

From which movie was this screenshot taken?

Who discovered gravity?

Who is the present owner of the world record speed skating for women at the 5000 meters?

CH3OH is also known as...?

What was the first name of the philosopher Heidegger?

Who was the first HRFASP of the Union and which nationality does she have?

Which German city endured the worst bombing of World War Two in February 1945?

What is named after the following three river names? Spey, Livet, Fiddich

What is the first name of the main male charachter of this tv show?

Who is the owner of the European Record at the 200 meters dash in athletics?

Who plays the role of Private Helga Geerhart?

Which Italian classical tenor became blind at the age of 12 following a football accident?

Which country after France and Spain has the largest land area in the EU?

Which countries are NOT in the Eurozone?

When does the finale of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest take place?

If the wind speed is 6.3 m/s, what is it in km/h?

In 1999, who was voted European Player of the Century?

Which female German football player has been elected 3 times as best player in the world?

In which Sea/Ocean does the longest European river end up in?  

Which country won most gold medals at the last shortcourse EU Swimming Championship in Israel?

A polyglot is able to do what?

Where did Europe's largest train station open up - after renovations - in 2006?

Which European country has a political party called Partito Democratico Cristiano Sammarinese?

Which country was the best performing European nation in the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi?

What disease killed thousands of people in Glasgow in 1832?

The actor who plays Jon Snow (Game of Thrones), changed his name to Kit. What is his full name?

Who invented the light bulb?

Where can the Roman building shown on the picture below be found?

Leonardo da Vinci's famous Mona Lisa was painted on what type of wood?

What nationality was Edvard Munch, who produced the famous painting The Scream in1893?

How many members can the European Economic and Social Committee have?              

Upon a mountain of 2000m water boils at...?

Which one of the Baltic States is furthest north?

From which movie was this screenshot taken?

Who is the author of the Divine Comedy?         

The INCAs originate from which country?

Which ofthe following is not considered to be one of the Seven Wonders ofthe Ancient World?

From which country is heavy weight boxer Wladimir Klitschko?

Who is this godess from the Greek mythology?

From which movie was this screenshot taken?

What is the role of the European Council?

Which teacher's fake moustache fell off?

In which century did Michelango paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

Where are the Vengaboys going to?

Which English sculptor was born in Castleford, Yorkshire in 1898?

Which continent is Europe’s  largest supplier of raw materials ?

What is served in Yorkshire together with Christmas cake?

When are the next elections of the European Parliament?

In which decade did the work by German philosopher Habermas first get noticed? 

Who invented the rabies vaccination?

In which European city was Swedish pop group ABBA formed in 1972?

Who will present the Dutch TV programme´Heel Holland bakt ‘ the upcoming season?

Who are members of the European Economic and Social Committee?

Approximately how many working parties does the Council have (all 28 Member States)?

Which countries belong to the European Free Trade Association?

In 2016 the Europ. Championship baseball will be held in Hoofddorp. Which country won in 2014?

What name was given in a Roman house to the small pool that would catch rainwater?

How many times has Michael Schumacher (Germany) been Formula 1 champion?

Which nationality does singer Kate Ryan have?

Mount Vesuvius is close to which Italian city?

Which European place does Höhner sing about?