9.9K views · 185 reactions | 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 | 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