1.6K views · 1K reactions | #OnThisDay 37 years ago the EU officially began to use the European flag symbolising the values we defend every day. What does the EU flag mean to you? | European Parliament | Facebook

🎂 Happy birthday to the European Flag! 🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺 Adopted by the Council of Europe 65 years ago, the flag became the #EU's emblem in 1985 and it is now one of the most recognisable symbols in Europe. It is now synonymous with a shared political project which unites all Europeans, transcending their diversity. Against the background of blue sky, the stars form a circle, symbolising union. The number of stars is fixed, twelve being the symbol of perfection and completeness and bringing to mind

223K views · 2K reactions |  The European flag symbolises Europe's unity and identity.  Today is the 36th anniversary of when the EU first started using the flag. | European Parliament | Facebook

12 golden stars, a blue background and infinite meaning. Born at the Council of Europe, embraced across a continent. This year, the European flag turns 70! 💙 Read more: https://www.coe.int/en/web/about-us/the-european-flag | Council of Europe

🇪🇺 “May the colours of Europe fly and may this blue and gold flag be the symbol of hope, constantly nourished by our ideals.” On this day, 37 years ago, the EU flag was raised for the first time in front of the Berlaymont building – our headquarters in Brussels. The then Commission’s President, Jacques Delors, led the ceremony to make its adoption official to the sound of the European Anthem. Over the years, the EU flag has become the most recognisable symbol of a European identity. 📹 Europea

Happy birthday to the European Union flag! 🎂 Adopted by the EU some 35 years ago, its 12 gold stars are a symbol of perfection, entirety and harmony among the peoples of Europe. Today, it is the most recognisable symbol of European unity… and an emoji since 2015 🇪🇺😀 But why 12 stars? When was the flag first flown by the European Commission? Find out here 👉 http://epfacebook.eu/EUflag | European Parliament