Symbols of Europe

1. Symbols of Europe

2. Europe and the bull
In the eighth century, the
name of the Greek
mythological character
“Ευρώπη” was
ecclesiastically used for
Charlemagn’s Empire.
The emblem displayed on all EU
residence permits.

3. Europa regina
• Europa regina,
namely the Queen
Europe, is
the cartographic
depiction of the
European continent
as a queen.

4. Flag
The flag of Europe is used to
represent both the European
Union and the Council of
Europe.
• a circle of 12 golden (yellow)
stars on a blue background
• the blue represents the west
• the stars represent all the
peoples of Europe
• their position in a circle
represents unity.

5. Anthem
• The European anthem is based
on the prelude to "The Ode to
Joy", 4th movement of Ludvig
van Beethoven’s Symphony
No. 9.
• It was announced on 19th
January 1972 by the Council of
Europe.
• It does not replace national
anthems, but is intended to
celebrate the shared values of
the European nations.
A piece from the original manuscript.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-T4_ylNnOY