On the 9th of May 1950, Robert Schuman presented his proposal on the creation of an organised Europe, indispensable to the maintenance of peaceful relations.
This proposal, known as the "Schuman declaration", is considered to be the beginning of the creation of what is now the European Union.
Today, the 9th of May has become a European symbol (Europe Day) which, along with the flag, the anthem, the motto and the single currency (the euro), identifies the political entity of the European Union. Europe Day is the occasion for activities and festivities that bring Europe closer to its citizens and peoples of the Union closer to one another.
This proposal, known as the "Schuman declaration", is considered to be the beginning of the creation of what is now the European Union.
Today, the 9th of May has become a European symbol (Europe Day) which, along with the flag, the anthem, the motto and the single currency (the euro), identifies the political entity of the European Union. Europe Day is the occasion for activities and festivities that bring Europe closer to its citizens and peoples of the Union closer to one another.
Happy Europe day!
- 09/05/2010 08:32:21 AM
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Re: Happy Europe day!
- 09/05/2010 09:22:38 AM
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I wonder how many knows about it. It's not well know here in Sweden I'm sure. *NM*
- 09/05/2010 09:23:59 AM
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This day was probably also picked for being the day Nazi Germany surrendered on *NM*
- 09/05/2010 01:11:22 PM
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Technically speaking, they surrendered on 30 April and by 8 May it was accepted by the Allied forces
- 09/05/2010 03:21:51 PM
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