Europe Day

Europe Day Quick Facts - LV

AKA Name	Eiropas Diena
Hashtags	#EuropeDay
Related Hashtags	#TheFutureIsYours
2022 Date	May 9, 2022
2023 Date	May 9, 2023

2022 Holidays & Dates

		Latvian & Common Holidays
		Misc. & Int'l. Observances

Europe Day in 2022

Monday, May 9

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Europe Day History

Europe Day celebrates the peace and unity in Europe. Following the trauma of World War II, Robert Schuman outlined his vision of an interconnected Europe, one single community to avoid future conflict. The speech was seen as the beginning and foundation of what would later become the European Steel and Coal Community and finally evolve into the European Union.

Europe Day is celebrated annually on 9 May annually, a day that marks the anniversary of the historical ‘Schuman Declaration,’ which set out his idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe to make war unthinkable.

Top Tweets for Europe Day -

Today is #EuropeDay! 🇪🇺 On this day in 1950, the Schuman Declaration proposed the creation of a European Coal and Steel Community, the European Union’s ancestor. Only through unity and solidarity are we able to maintain the European project. Together we are stronger. https://t.co/9jbBBe5Wdk
— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) May 9, 2021

I know that for many people in the UK today is not an easy day: The 1st #EuropeDay after the end of the transition period - with so many rights and opportunities lost through Brexit. But I can promise that we will keep your star safe and work hard to build a common future. ❤️🇬🇧 https://t.co/Cp20470kjQ
— Terry Reintke (@TerryReintke) May 9, 2021

In a continent ravaged by war the idea was simple: that we should solve common problems together and never again slaughter each other in battle. I’m proud to have played my small part in its history. Today the idea lives on and will outlive Johnson & co! Happy #EuropeDay https://t.co/Vn1k5adWBY
— Seb Dance 🌹🇪🇺 (@SebDance) May 9, 2021

In the News and Trending for Europe Day

21:45VE Day 2021: The history behind Victory in Europe Day and how to celebrate during Covid-19

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New trail is coming to York to celebrate Europe Day | YorkMix

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Esch2022 celebrates Europe Day

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Europe Day Facts & Quotes

The theme for Europe Day in 2021 was togetherness.
The total population of the entire European Union is approximately 505.67 million people. Its population density is approximately 119 inhabitants per square kilometre.
The European Steel and Coal Community’s 6 original members were France, West Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. The European Union now comprises 28 European Nations.
The European Union has 23 official languages. European Parliament debates are translated into all of them.
It is not acceptable that European Union countries are divided into those who give and those who take. – Jean-Claude Juncker, Luxembourgish politician and President of the European Commission.

Europe Day Top Events and Things to Do

Visit open doors day at European institutions. There is a display composed of 28 flags, which are the 28 European Union flags that are separate but can be assembled together. It is meant to symbolize the unity and coming together of the EU.
Visit the Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. It is a castle from the 19th century and is one of the most beautiful and impressive buildings in all of the EU.
Visit the Turning Torso in Malmo, Sweden. Sweden is a member of the EU and the building is an architectural marvel, as it is the first twisting building in the world. The materials were sourced from many EU nations.
Read a book about the EU. Some of our favourites are: The Price of Victory, Ernest Bevin and A Life at the Centre.
Spread awareness on social media by using the hashtags #EuropeDay, #TogetherWereStronger and #EuropeanUnion.