Berlin, Berlin, Germany. 9th May, 2026. People walk past the illuminated Brandenburg Gate displaying the slogan "In Vielfalt geeint"" ("United in Diversity"") alongside European Union flags during Europe Day celebrations in Berlin, Germany, on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Europe Day marks peace and unity in Europe and commemorates the Schuman Declaration of 1950, regarded as a foundational moment in the creation of the European Union. The Council of Europe first introduced Europe Day in 1964, while the European Union celebrates it annually on May 9. (Credit Image: © Michael Kuenne/PRESSCOV via Z

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