📢Tomorrow is the 9th of May, #EuropeDay2023 !
@WorkersEESC wishes a great day to those who work hard to support the European project and to those who defend the Employees' rights in the institutions.🙋🏾♀️🙋🏾♂️
👉🏾Why the 9th of May?
🧵#Thread about the #SchumanDeclaration 👇🏾
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1/8 The Schuman Declaration, named after French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman🇫🇷, was a historic speech given on May 9, 1950, which proposed the creation of a European Coal and Steel Community to regulate the production and distribution of these key resources in Europe.
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2/8 The declaration was a significant step towards European integration, as it laid the groundwork for what would eventually become the European Union. It was born out of a desire to prevent future conflicts between European nations, particularly Germany and France.
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3/8 The Schuman Declaration was a bold and visionary proposal, which sought to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Europe by pooling resources and fostering cooperation. It was widely hailed as a major breakthrough and helped to spark a new era of European cooperation.
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4/8 The European Coal and Steel Community, established in 1951, was the first step towards greater European integration. It brought together six founding members: Belgium, France, West Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.
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5/8 The success of the European Coal and Steel Community led to further initiatives, including the creation of the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1957. This paved the way for greater economic integration and the eventual creation of the European Union in 1993.
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6/ The Schuman Declaration remains a key moment in European history and is celebrated each year on May 9th as Europe Day. It serves as a reminder of the importance of cooperation and solidarity in building a better future for all Europeans.
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8/8 As Robert Schuman himself said, "Europe will not be made all at once, or according to a single plan. It will be built through concrete achievements which first create a de facto solidarity."
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7/8 The principles behind the Schuman Declaration continue to guide European policy today, as the EU seeks to promote peace, stability, and prosperity both within its borders and around the world.
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