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The European Parliament adopts the flag and encourages other European institutions to do the same.
The flag is used by all EU institutions and increasingly by member states to signify their "sense of community". You will commonly see it on , driving licences, and at official government buildings alongside national flags. european union flag
While the European Union officially describes the symbolism in secular terms, the design's history includes diverse inspirations. One of its designers, , later claimed the 12 stars were inspired by the "crown of twelve stars" of the Woman of the Apocalypse, a common theme in Marian iconography. A Brief History: From the Council to the Union The European Parliament adopts the flag and encourages
The flag is raised for the first time outside the Berlaymont building in Brussels, the seat of the European Commission. Usage and Protocol While the European Union officially describes the symbolism
The Council of Europe officially adopts the 12-star design.
Represents union and harmony among those peoples.
The flag was not originally created for the European Union. Its journey began in 1955 with the Council of Europe , an organisation dedicated to defending human rights and promoting European culture.