On 9 May, we celebrate Europe Day. Why this date? It has a symbolic meaning.
On 9 May 1950, then French Foreign Minister and future European Parliament President Robert Schuman announced the creation of a European Coal and Steel Community, controlled by a common higher authority.
Robert Schuman wanted the countries to share production of coal and steel in order to make war ‘not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible’. By joining this initiative, European countries laid the foundations for lasting peace in Europe. This model of international cooperation was the first step in the process of building the European Union.
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This day is a great occasion to learn more about the European Union!
- See the online exhibition about the Schuman declaration.
- Explore the official page of Europe day and its resources
- Celebrate peace, unity and diversity in Europe through music!Listen to the sounds of Europe in this special curated playlist
Happy Europe Day to everyone!
Andrea, OLS Community Manager – Slovak