Czech Republic participates in the EU Week 2016
29.04.2016 / 14:33 | Aktualizováno: 29.04.2016 / 15:06
Every year Europe celebrates Europe Day on May 9. The EU Delegation to Ghana, along with member states including the Czech Republic, have prepared a series of events in Ghana called "EU Week 2016" to mark the celebrations of peace and unity in Europe.
Europe Day held on 9 May every year celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historical 'Schuman declaration'. At a speech in Paris in 1950, Robert Schuman, the then French foreign minister, set out his idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe, which would make war between Europe’s nations unthinkable.
His vision was to create a European institution that would pool and manage coal and steel production. A treaty creating such a body was signed just under a year later. Schuman’s proposal is considered to be the beginning of what is now the European Union.
On the occassion of Europe Day 2016 EU member states joined forces with the EU Delegation to Ghana and prepared a week long programme, which includes cultural or sports events. During Europe Week we will be illustrating different dimensions of our partnership with Ghana (development, trade, investment, democracy, culture etc).
Join us at the EU Week 2016!
