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The Council of Europe declares May 5 as Europe Day.

Historical image related to The Council of Europe declares May 5 as Europe Day. from May 5, 1964

Council of Europe

International organisation

The Council of Europe is an international organisation with the goal of upholding human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe. Founded in 1949, it is Europe's oldest intergovernmental organisation, representing 46 member states from Europe, with a population of…
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Europe Day

Annual observance by the European Union

Europe Day is a day celebrating "peace and unity in Europe" celebrated on 5 May by the Council of Europe and on 9 May by the European Union.
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