Europe Day is celebrated on May 9th every year to promote the values of peace and unity in Europe. Let’s see what are the most interesting planned events.
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Every year the May 9th is celebrated Europe day. Indeed, this date marks the anniversary of the historic declaration by the then French Foreign Minister, Robert Schumannin which he brought up the idea of a new form of peaceful political cooperation Europe. It was 1950 and since then the Schuman Declaration has been considered the birth certificate of today’s European Union.
The date also coincides with the day on which the Second World War: On May 9, the law on the surrender of the Nazis into Soviet hands was actually signed. The European Economic Community officially sanctioned May 9 as “Europe day” At the 1985 Milan Summit, when Robert Schuman’s proposal of 9 May 1950 to create a European economic nucleus was recalled, which was considered fundamental to maintaining the Peace.
After explaining why this holiday is celebrated on May 9th every year, let’s see what some of them are most interesting events for “Europe Day 2023”.
Europe Day 2023: planned events
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European Commission Open Day: in Brussels, from 10 to 18 on May 6, it will be possible to visit the headquarters of the European CommissionBerlaymont building. Access is free and registration is not required. During the visit you can participate in numerous games and activities for the whole family and win prizes. Even after that Europe dayyou can visit the permanent exhibition Experience Europe, which illustrates the work, priorities, policies and values of the EU in an interactive environment.
Brussels visits to the Council of Europe. On May 6th from 10am to 6pm it is possible to visit the Palace of Europe where the Council of the European Union is based. The spectacular palace is located opposite the Berlaymont Palace.
Brussels: The European External Action Service (EEAS) based at 9A Rond Point Schuman, is organizing an open house on May 6th to take part in a series of exciting events activity to find out how the EU works abroad, play games, take quizzes and take photos in a special photo booth. You can meet former EU ambassadors and take part in expert talks. Also, they will perform differently Artist both from Brussels and from other non-European regions, who will also be the protagonists of some workshops.
Luxembourg: On May 9th from 12 noon to 6 p.m., the district of Kirchberg will be the focal point of theCelebration of Europe Day. Appointment at Place de l’Europe with the European Village, Food Trucks, Music and concerts, children’s playground.
Luxembourg: still in Luxembourg, on May 9th from 2pm to 6pm you can visit the freely Seat of the European Court of Justice. You can tour the building on Rue Charles Leon Hammes, learn how the court works and admire the works of art preserved within.
Events in Italy for Europe Day 2023
TO Florence from May 4th to 9th the Festival of Europe 2023 as part of SOU4YOU: The State of the Union for young European citizens. They will be days events, meetings, exchanges and reflections on the European Union. In addition to the stands that will be present on May 5th in the Cortile della Dogana and throughout the Palazzo Vecchio will be a central location of the event Erasmus room on Republic Square. It is a large stand open to everyone (from May 5th to 9th) organized by the Erasmus+ agency INDIRE.
The activities present also include workshops, moments of confrontation with the protagonists of the program, entertainment, games and DJ sets. So if you’re visiting Florence these days, don’t forget to check the full program at festivaldeuropa.eu.
TO Venice is planned there Europe Day 2023 which this year will be dedicated to “A Europe of freedoms and rights”. The program of initiatives included in the Città in Festa, open to all citizens, and the dates are still to be determined. Follow the Venice Municipality website for updates.