Europe Day held on 9 May every year celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the 'Schuman Declaration', a historic proposal made by Robert Schuman, French Foreign Minister, in 1950 that laid out the foundation of European cooperation. Schuman's proposal is considered to be the beginning of what is now the European Union.
In 2025, Europe Day is a special occasion as we are celebrating 75 years since the Schuman declaration. Discover the story behind his visionary ideas and how they helped us create the EU as we know it today.
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