- FLAGThe flag adopted by the council of Europe has been used as the European union flag since 1986.
It consists of a circle of twelve gold stars on a blue background (twelve being the number that represents perfection and completeness).
- EURO
The euro has adopted in 12 member states and enter in to circulation on 1st January 2002 and is the European single currency. Britain, Denmark and Sweden have chosen not to join.
- ANTHEM
The European anthem is " Ode to Joy", adapted from the final movement of Beethoven’ s 9th symphony and it was adopted by the council of the Europe in 1972 and has been used since 1986.
- EUROPEAN DAY
On May 9th 1950, Robert Schuman presented his proposal on the creation of an organised Europe, indispensable to the maintenance of peaceful relations. This proposal, know as the ‘Schuman declaration’, is considered to be beginning of the creation of what is now the European symbol (Europe Day), the occasion for activities and festivities that bring Europe closer to its citizens and peoples of the Union closer to one another.
The European anthem is " Ode to Joy", adapted from the final movement of Beethoven’ s 9th symphony and it was adopted by the council of the Europe in 1972 and has been used since 1986.
- EUROPEAN DAY
On May 9th 1950, Robert Schuman presented his proposal on the creation of an organised Europe, indispensable to the maintenance of peaceful relations. This proposal, know as the ‘Schuman declaration’, is considered to be beginning of the creation of what is now the European symbol (Europe Day), the occasion for activities and festivities that bring Europe closer to its citizens and peoples of the Union closer to one another.
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