President to further strengthen its unity and protection on Europe Day – BauskasDzive.lv

Only a united and strong European Union (EU) will be able to ensure peace and prosperity in Europe by celebrating Europe Day, states President Edgars Rinkēvičs.

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According to him, Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and the struggle of Ukrainians for their freedom confirm the need to strengthen Europe’s common defense.

“Happy Europe Day! For a safe, free and democratic EU,” added the president.

Europe Day, celebrated annually on May 9, is dedicated to peace and unity in Europe. This date marks the anniversary of the historic Schuman Declaration. On May 9, 1950, the French Minister of Foreign Affairs Roberts Šumanis came out with the Schumans Declaration. In his declaration, he presented the idea of ​​establishing a new type of political cooperation in Europe, which would make warfare between European nations unthinkable. Schuman’s proposal is considered the beginning of the current EU.

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Europe Day will be celebrated in Latvia today with various events. As LETA was informed by the Press Department of the European Commission (EC) representation in Latvia, it is expected that from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the orientation game “See Europe” jointly organized by the three Riga State Gymnasiums and the European Union (EU) House will be held, in which everyone interested is invited to participate. There are five thematic checkpoints in the orienteering game, one each at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd gymnasiums of Riga State, one checkpoint each at the EU House and at the Saeima.

On the other hand, the goal of the Great European Hour is to include all Latvian educational institutions in the celebration of Europe Day and the 20th anniversary of Latvia’s accession to the EU. The lesson will be held on Europe Day from 9 am to 9.40 am. You will be able to participate in the class by following the live broadcast on the “Delfi” portal, on the “esmaja.lv” website and on the “Facebook” profiles of the EU home and the EC representation. All Latvian educational institutions, as well as anyone interested, are invited to participate in the class.

The Saeima invites you to celebrate Latvia’s 20th anniversary in the EU together, gathering at the Saeima building at 12:45 p.m. There will be an opportunity to enjoy European national dishes prepared by the embassies, treat yourself to a festive cake, participate in the erudition game and spend time for informal conversations.

The Latvian Civic Alliance will host the Democracy Festival on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Participation in the festival is free of charge, and it will take place in AB dam, Riga, in the art center “Noass”. On the Democracy Day, the morning event will start with waffles and a social economy breakfast. A discussion about civil society with candidates for the European Parliament will take place at the open table. Lunch will be served with a political demonstration, an election simulation with the creation of a joint rasola.