Today is Europe Day, a day to celebrate peace and unity in Europe! Earlier in the week, May 5thwas a day designated to the Council of Europe, whereas today’s date designates the European Union.

Europe Day

Unity in Diversity - the EU Flag

Europe Day is simply an observance day and it’s not a public holiday. It is a political event, nevertheless, and the day attempts to teach people more about the ways in which the EU works and to speak in support of European integration.