The European Parliament adopts flag, anthem and other symbols of nation

Posted on October 10, 2008
Filed Under Adoption, Uncategorized, United States |

Beethoven’s Ode to Joy will be used to open European Parliamentary sessions. The EU flag will fly from all parliamentary buildings. The European Parliament has also endorsed a Europe Day and motto. A press release from the EPP group welcomed the vote by MEPs: “The European Parliament today voted on the report on the usage of the symbols of the European Union by the Parliament. The aim of this proposal is that by reinforcing the already-existing symbols, it brings European citizens closer to

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