Happy Europe Day 2023

Every year on 9 May, we celebrate Europe Day, which commemorates the signing of the 'Schuman Declaration' on 9 May 1950. The declaration was an ambitious plan to secure long-term peace in post-war Europe that is considered the beginning of what is now the European Union. The importance of working for peace in Europe is all the more evident, as we highlight our unity and solidarity with Ukraine.

If you are in Luxembourg, we also invite you to participate in the Europe Day event, at Place de l’Europe, in which Eurostat is participating with a stand shared with colleagues from EFTA. You can visit us between 12:00 PM and 18:00 PM. This stand is part of the European village set up by the Commission representation together with the national authorities, member states' embassies, EU Institutions based in Luxembourg and civil society. 

Today, 9 May, the European Court of Justice will be opened to the public, as will the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Saturday, 13 May.

For an overview of all events happening across the EU, visit the Europe Day webpage, which includes activities being organized in EU institutions and in EU countries, and celebrate the European spirit. 

Today, the EU also kick starts the European Year of Skills (EYS) with a festival which will link to many other activities putting skills centre stage in different parts of Europe. On the dedicated EYS website more information can be discovered about the European Year of Skills, as well as further details on local activities across Europe.