The flag of Europe or the European flag is an official symbol used by the Council of Europe (CoE) – the regional organisation representing Europe, as well as the European Union (EU), the union of 27 states.
It consists of a circle of twelve five-pointed golden stars on a blue field.
The design was conceived in 1955, and officially adopted later that year by the Council of Europe as a symbol for the whole of Europe.
The Council of Europe urged that it be adopted by other European organisations, and in 1985 the European Communities (EC) adopted it.
The EU also inherited the emblem’s use when it was formed in 1993, being the successor organisation to the EC starting from 1 December 2009 (date of entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty).
i love so much this design and the eu! definitely one of the best looking flags ever made ❤️🇪🇺
Are yu Eurpoean?
This is mking me feel anxious.
12 is already a lot of tsars.I feel like if the EU wants to modernize their flag, they’re better off not trying to symblize member states and instead pick something that actually represents something more tangible.(Yes I am aware that countries often do far more than 12, I just think it is not the best route–hardly unforgivable though)
I am very sorry that we are not included in this flag as Turkey.
Inspired by Christian symbolism, from what I know.
Iconic design.
And a beautiful flat it is!
It’s quite honestly a great flag. I prefer the union jack, but only just, and I’m biased.
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The flag of Europe or the European flag is an official symbol used by the Council of Europe (CoE) – the regional organisation representing Europe, as well as the European Union (EU), the union of 27 states.
It consists of a circle of twelve five-pointed golden stars on a blue field.
The design was conceived in 1955, and officially adopted later that year by the Council of Europe as a symbol for the whole of Europe.
The Council of Europe urged that it be adopted by other European organisations, and in 1985 the European Communities (EC) adopted it.
The EU also inherited the emblem’s use when it was formed in 1993, being the successor organisation to the EC starting from 1 December 2009 (date of entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty).
i love so much this design and the eu! definitely one of the best looking flags ever made ❤️🇪🇺
Are yu Eurpoean?
This is mking me feel anxious.
12 is already a lot of tsars.I feel like if the EU wants to modernize their flag, they’re better off not trying to symblize member states and instead pick something that actually represents something more tangible.(Yes I am aware that countries often do far more than 12, I just think it is not the best route–hardly unforgivable though)
I am very sorry that we are not included in this flag as Turkey.
Inspired by Christian symbolism, from what I know.
Iconic design.
And a beautiful flat it is!
It’s quite honestly a great flag. I prefer the union jack, but only just, and I’m biased.
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