2010-05-10 06:40:24

European Union Marks Europe Day


(09 May 10 - RV) Every May 9th, the European Union marks Europe Day. The day was chosen because it was on May 9th, 1950, when then-French Foreign minister Robert Schuman proposed a supra-national organization for Europe.

The proposal led to the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community, which was the forerunner of the European Union.

We spoke to the head of the EU Delegation to the Holy See, Ambassador Yves Gazzo. He said Schuman’s vision is important for today... RealAudioMP3







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