Name: The EIB and Europe Day 2023
Start: 2023-05-9 08:30
End: 2023-05-9 08:30

Europe Day commemorates the signing of the “Schuman Declaration” on 9 May 1950. An ambitious plan to secure long-term peace in post-war Europe that is considered the beginning of what is now the European Union. The importance of working for peace in Europe is all the more evident, as we highlight our unity and solidarity with Ukraine.

The EIB and Europe Day

Luxembourg

Tuesday 9 May 12:00 – 18:00
Place de l'Europe, Luxembourg

Members of the public were able to visit the European Court of Justice and the European village in Luxembourg city. The EIB had a stand for visitors to take the opportunity to get to know us better, ask questions and test their knowledge on the EIB by completing our quiz.

Brussels

Saturday 6 May 10:00 – 18:00
Building of the European Council, Rue de la Loi 175

The European Council had an exhibition and an EIB stand where visitors could take part in a quiz and learn how the EIB is investing in sound and sustainable investment projects worldwide.

Other EIB events happening for Europe Day across the EU

Austria, 4 May: Europe - Together for Democracy, Peace and Sovereignty, organised by the European Commission and representation at the Austrian Parliament
Bulgaria, 9 May: Innovation Academy - promoted the European Union and the EIB's values and provided young entrepreneurs with an opportunity to present their ideas
Croatia, 9 May: A celebration on the theme of skills, with the EIB sharing a stand with the European Commission and the European Parliament
Czech Republic, 5-6 May: Public event organised by the European Commission representation in Prague, part of a music festival, with the EIB
Finland, 9 May: Organised by Eurooppalainen Suomi ry and EU institutions in Helsinki Oodi library, with the EIB having a stand and a slot for a panel discussion
France, 13 May: Organised by the city of Paris, with the EIB having a stand and a slot for a panel discussion on European careers, and awarded the prize "Louise Weiss - EIB" for the best article on climate in Europe
Germany, 5 May: Organised by the city of Potsdam, with the EIB having a stand together with the European Commission and the European Parliament representation in Germany
The Netherlands, 9 May: Activities organised in The Hague by the European Commission and the European Parliament, Commune of The Hague and the EIB, included a rise of the flags, a panel discussion on 30 years of the internal market, a quiz and escape game throughout the city
Poland, 9 May: Together with European Parliament liason office, the EIB participated in the event. EIB goodies were distributed during the day
Slovenia, 9 May: A public event in Kongresni trg square in Ljubljana, the EIB shared a stand with the European Commission and the European Parliament and organised a quiz and musical performances
Spain, 9 May: The European Commission Spanish representation organised a "Día de Europa" concert with Orquesta y Coro Juvenil Europeo de Madrid (OJEM) at Teatro Monumental. Also, the EU flag was raised at Plaza de España, with a stand to get informed about the EU and the EIB.
Sweden, 9 May: The European Commission in Sweden organised a full-day event with a focus on the EU and Ukraine. The EIB also participated in seminars throughout the day.

Explore more events and activities of other institutions across the European Union on the Europe Day portal.

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