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The [[Flag of Europe|flag of the Union]] consists of a [[Circle of stars|circle of]] 12 golden stars on a blue background. The blue represents the West, while the number and position of the stars represent completeness and unity, respectively. Originally designed in 1955 for the Council of Europe, the flag was adopted by the [[European Communities]], the predecessors of the present Union, in 1986. The [[Flag of Europe|flag of the Union]] consists of a [[Circle of stars|circle of]] 12 golden stars on a blue background. The blue represents the West, while the number and position of the stars represent completeness and unity, respectively. Originally designed in 1955 for the Council of Europe, the flag was adopted by the [[European Communities]], the predecessors of the present Union, in 1986.
-''[[Motto of the European Union|United in Diversity]]'' was adopted as the motto of the Union in the year 2000, having been selected from [[A motto for Europe|proposals]] submitted by school pupils.{{sfn|Simons|2002|page=110}} Since 1985, the [[flag day]] of the Union has been [[Europe Day]], on 9 May (the date of the 1950 [[Schuman declaration]]). The [[Anthem of Europe|anthem of the Union]] is an instrumental version of the prelude to the ''[[Ode to Joy]]'', the 4th movement of [[Ludwig van Beethoven]]'s [[Symphony No. 9 (Beethoven)|ninth symphony]]. The anthem was adopted by European Community leaders in 1985 and has since been played on official occasions.+''[[Motto of the European Union|United in Diversity]]'' was adopted as the motto of the Union in the year 2000, having been selected from [[A motto for Europe|proposals]] submitted by school pupils. Since 1985, the [[flag day]] of the Union has been [[Europe Day]], on 9 May (the date of the 1950 [[Schuman declaration]]). The [[Anthem of Europe|anthem of the Union]] is an instrumental version of the prelude to the ''[[Ode to Joy]]'', the 4th movement of [[Ludwig van Beethoven]]'s [[Symphony No. 9 (Beethoven)|ninth symphony]]. The anthem was adopted by European Community leaders in 1985 and has since been played on official occasions.
-Besides naming the continent, the [[Greek mythology|Greek mythological]] figure of [[Europa (mythology)|Europa]] has frequently been employed as a [[National personification|personification]] of Europe. Known from the myth in which [[Zeus]] seduces her in the guise of a white bull, Europa has also been referred to in relation to the present Union. Statues of Europa and the bull decorate several of the Union's institutions and a portrait of her is seen on the 2013 series of [[Euro banknotes]]. The bull is, for its part, depicted on all residence permit cards.{{sfn|Demey|2007|page=387}}+Besides naming the continent, the [[Greek mythology|Greek mythological]] figure of [[Europa (mythology)|Europa]] has frequently been employed as a [[National personification|personification]] of Europe. Known from the myth in which [[Zeus]] seduces her in the guise of a white bull, Europa has also been referred to in relation to the present Union. Statues of Europa and the bull decorate several of the Union's institutions and a portrait of her is seen on the 2013 series of [[Euro banknotes]]. The bull is, for its part, depicted on all residence permit cards.
-[[Charlemagne|Charles the Great]], also known as Charlemagne ({{lang-la|Carolus Magnus}}) and later recognised as ''Pater Europae'' ("Father of Europe"), has a symbolic relevance to Europe. The Commission has named [[Charlemagne building|one of its central buildings]] in Brussels after Charlemagne and the city of [[Aachen]] has since 1949 awarded the [[Charlemagne Prize]] to champions of European unification.+[[Charlemagne|Charles the Great]], also known as Charlemagne and later recognised as ''Pater Europae'' ("Father of Europe"), has a symbolic relevance to Europe. The Commission has named [[Charlemagne building|one of its central buildings]] in Brussels after Charlemagne and the city of [[Aachen]] has since 1949 awarded the [[Charlemagne Prize]] to champions of European unification.
-[[Benedict of Nursia]] ({{circa}} 2 March 480 – 543 or 547 AD) is a [[Patron saints of Europe|patron saint of Europe]], venerated in the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]]es, the [[Catholic Church]], the [[Oriental Orthodoxy|Oriental Orthodox Churches]], the [[Anglican Communion]] and [[Old Catholic Church]]es. Pope [[Benedict XVI]] said that he "exercised a fundamental influence on the development of European civilization and culture" and helped Europe to emerge from the "dark night of history" that followed the fall of the [[Roman empire]]. The influence of St Benedict produced "a true spiritual ferment" in Europe, his followers spreading his [[Rule of Saint Benedict|Rule]] across the continent to establish a new cultural unity based on Christian faith. In 1997, Polish-born [[Pope John Paul II]] canonised [[Poland]]'s 14th-century monarch [[Jadwiga of Poland|Jadwiga]] as Saint Hedwig, the [[patron saint]] of queens and of European unification There are five other recognised [[patron saints of Europe]], declared so by [[Pope John Paul II]] between 1980–1999 : [[Cyril and Methodius]], [[Saint Bridget of Sweden]], [[Catherine of Siena]] and [[Edith Stein|Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross]].+[[Benedict of Nursia]] (2 March 480 – 543 or 547 AD) is a [[Patron saints of Europe|patron saint of Europe]], venerated in the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]]es, the [[Catholic Church]], the [[Oriental Orthodoxy|Oriental Orthodox Churches]], the [[Anglican Communion]] and [[Old Catholic Church]]es. Pope [[Benedict XVI]] said that he "exercised a fundamental influence on the development of European civilization and culture" and helped Europe to emerge from the "dark night of history" that followed the fall of the [[Roman empire]]. The influence of St Benedict produced "a true spiritual ferment" in Europe, his followers spreading his [[Rule of Saint Benedict|Rule]] across the continent to establish a new cultural unity based on Christian faith. In 1997, Polish-born [[Pope John Paul II]] canonised [[Poland]]'s 14th-century monarch [[Jadwiga of Poland|Jadwiga]] as Saint Hedwig, the [[patron saint]] of queens and of European unification There are five other recognised [[patron saints of Europe]], declared so by [[Pope John Paul II]] between 1980–1999 : [[Cyril and Methodius]], [[Saint Bridget of Sweden]], [[Catherine of Siena]] and [[Edith Stein|Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross]].
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The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union of member states that are located primarily in Europe.

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The flag of the Union consists of a circle of 12 golden stars on a blue background. The blue represents the West, while the number and position of the stars represent completeness and unity, respectively. Originally designed in 1955 for the Council of Europe, the flag was adopted by the European Communities, the predecessors of the present Union, in 1986.

United in Diversity was adopted as the motto of the Union in the year 2000, having been selected from proposals submitted by school pupils. Since 1985, the flag day of the Union has been Europe Day, on 9 May (the date of the 1950 Schuman declaration). The anthem of the Union is an instrumental version of the prelude to the Ode to Joy, the 4th movement of Ludwig van Beethoven's ninth symphony. The anthem was adopted by European Community leaders in 1985 and has since been played on official occasions.

Besides naming the continent, the Greek mythological figure of Europa has frequently been employed as a personification of Europe. Known from the myth in which Zeus seduces her in the guise of a white bull, Europa has also been referred to in relation to the present Union. Statues of Europa and the bull decorate several of the Union's institutions and a portrait of her is seen on the 2013 series of Euro banknotes. The bull is, for its part, depicted on all residence permit cards.

Charles the Great, also known as Charlemagne and later recognised as Pater Europae ("Father of Europe"), has a symbolic relevance to Europe. The Commission has named one of its central buildings in Brussels after Charlemagne and the city of Aachen has since 1949 awarded the Charlemagne Prize to champions of European unification.

Benedict of Nursia (2 March 480 – 543 or 547 AD) is a patron saint of Europe, venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Churches, the Catholic Church, the Oriental Orthodox Churches, the Anglican Communion and Old Catholic Churches. Pope Benedict XVI said that he "exercised a fundamental influence on the development of European civilization and culture" and helped Europe to emerge from the "dark night of history" that followed the fall of the Roman empire. The influence of St Benedict produced "a true spiritual ferment" in Europe, his followers spreading his Rule across the continent to establish a new cultural unity based on Christian faith. In 1997, Polish-born Pope John Paul II canonised Poland's 14th-century monarch Jadwiga as Saint Hedwig, the patron saint of queens and of European unification There are five other recognised patron saints of Europe, declared so by Pope John Paul II between 1980–1999 : Cyril and Methodius, Saint Bridget of Sweden, Catherine of Siena and Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross.



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