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United in diversity", the motto of the European Union
It signifies how Europeans have come together, in the form of the EU, to work for peace and prosperity, while at the same time being enriched by the continent's many different cultures, traditions and languages.

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The European flag symbolises both the European Union and, more broadly, the identity and unity of Europe.

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The EU budget is funded from sources including a percentage of each member country's gross national income. It is spent on efforts as diverse as raising the standard of living in poorer regions and ensuring food safety. The euro is the common currency of most EU countries.

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01/01/1958
Belgium
France
Germany
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
01/01/1973 Denmark
Ireland
United Kingdom
01/01/1981
Greece
01/01/1986 Portugal
Spain
01/01/1995 Austria
Finland
Sweden
01/05/2004 Cyprus
Czech Republic
Estonia
Hungary
Latvia
Lithuania
Malta
Poland
Slovakia
Slovenia
01/01/2007 Bulgaria
Romania
01/07/2013 Croatia

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The Council of Europe's day reflects its own establishment in 1949, while the European Union's day is also known as Schuman Day and celebrates the historical declaration by French foreign minister Robert Schuman in 1950.[2] Europe Day is one of a number of European symbols designed to foster unity among Europeans.

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In Europe, Europe Day is an annual celebration of peace and unity in Europe. There are two separate designations of Europe Day: 5 May for the Council of Europe, and 9 May for the European Union (EU). The latter is the EU's flag day and has a greater visibility.