Europe Day
Europe is built through unity, step by step, in solid acts of peace.
Europe Day, celebrated every year on 9 May, honours peace and unity across the continent. The date marks the anniversary of the historic Schuman Declaration, when French foreign minister Robert Schuman presented a new model of political cooperation in Europe. His vision was to make war between European nations “not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible”. This bold initiative is widely regarded as being the starting point of what ultimately became the European Union.
To mark the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, the ECB will project a lightshow onto the west wing of the Grossmarkthalle. It will be visible after dark on 9 and 10 May.
Europa-Fest in Frankfurt
On 10 May the ECB will participate in the Europa-Fest, together with two EU agencies based in Frankfurt – the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority and the Anti-Money Laundering Authority. The event will be held at Frankfurt’s historic Römerberg market square, where visitors can meet and chat with experts, explore EU-related topics and enjoy interactive games.
Discover more about the Europa FestThe ECB in Brussels
On the same day, you’ll also find us at the Berlaymont building in Brussels for the European Commission’s Europe Day event, 10:00-18:00 CET. There, you will have the opportunity to learn about the euro, explore the new banknote redesign and discover the digital euro project. Our ECB experts will be on hand to answer your questions, and you can test your knowledge with quizzes and games.
Events in other European institutions