Europe Day is coming!
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Youthdate: 23/04/2024
Europe Day occurs each year on 9 May. It celebrates the EU’s achievements as well as peace, and unity. It honours Robert Schuman's 1950 declaration, advocating European cooperation for lasting peace. This laid groundwork for the European Union as we know it today.
To mark Europe Day 2024, an array of events for all ages will take place across Europe. Find out what is happening around Europe and near you and learn more about the EU and how it works.