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Why the 9th May is the Europe Day?

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.

Answer:
1. What does EU means?
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2. When is the Europe Day?
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3. Who proposed the creation of an organised Europe?
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4. Name

four

symbols

of

the

EU:

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The flag.
The flag of the European Union (EU) depicts 12 golden stars arranged in a
circle on an azure blue sky. The five-pointed stars represent the union of the people
of Europe; the number 12 represents perfection and unity.
This flag was officially adopted as a symbol of the European Union on May 26,
1986 (but this flag had been in use since 1955, when it was adopted by the
Parliamentary Assembly of 2007). The 27 current members of the European Union
(as of 2007) are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,

Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia,

Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK.

Answer:
1. What colou
colours are in the EU flag?
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2. How many
many stars are the EU flag?
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3. How many
many points does each star have?
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4. Are all
all of the countries of Europe in the EU?
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5. Colour the EU flag.
flag.

The Euro
The euro is the single currency shared by (currently) 15 of the European
Union's Member States, which together make up the euro area. The introduction of
the euro in 1999 was a major step in European integration. It has also been one of
its major successes: around 320 million EU citizens now use it as their currency and
enjoy its benefits, which will spread even more widely as other EU countries adopt
the euro.

Which countries have adopted the euro and when?

1999

Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Luxembourg,

the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal and Finland

2001

Greece

2002

Introduction of euro banknotes and coins

2007

Slovenia

2008

Cyprus, Malta

 Answer:
1. If you go to England are you going to use the Euro
when you go shopping?
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2. Name, at least, five countries which have adopted the
Euro.
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3. When have Cyprus and Malta adopted the Euro?
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The anthem
The anthem not only of the European Union but also of Europe in a wider
sense. The melody comes from the Ninth Symphony composed in 1823 by Ludwig
Van Beethoven.
For the final movement of this symphony, Beethoven set to music the "Ode to
Joy" written in 1785 by Friedrich von Schiller. This poem expresses Schiller's
idealistic vision of the human race becoming brothers - a vision Beethoven shared.
In 1972, the Council of Europe (the same body that designed the European
flag) adopted Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" theme as its own anthem. The anthem
expresses the ideals of freedom, peace and solidarity for which Europe stands.
In 1985, it was adopted by EU heads of State and government as the official
anthem of the European Union. It is not intended to replace the national anthems of
the Member States but rather to celebrate the values they all share and their unity in
diversity.

Answer:
1. Who was the author of the EU anthem?
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2. What is the name of the melody the anthem comes
from?
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3. When was the EU anthem adopted
adopted by the Council of
Europe?
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4. Why was this anthem adopted?
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The motto
United in diversity is the motto of the European Union.
The motto means that, via the EU, Europeans are united in working together
for peace and prosperity, and that the many different cultures, traditions and
languages in Europe are a positive asset for the continent.

 Answer:
1. What is the motto of the EU?
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2. What is the meaning of the motto of
the EU? _______________
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