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Four questions on Europe Day celebrated on 9 May

Publié le 02 mai 2022 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

"Europe will not be built in one fell swoop, nor in an overall construction: it will be built through concrete achievements which first create a de facto solidarity". More than 70 years after the Schuman Declaration of 9 May 1950, the EU celebrates Europe Day on 9 May as every year. Back in four questions on this celebration of May 9.

Why is a Day dedicated to Europe organized on 9 May? Since when has Europe Day taken place? How do Europeans celebrate May 9? How is Europe Day celebrated in the context of the French Presidency of the Council of the EU? Vie-publique.fr answer all your questions. (read more).

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