Europe Day 2025 – Let’s celebrate with the EU in the spirit of partnership

Bo-'M'e le Bo-Ntate, Kajeno, ka la 9 Motšeanong, European Union e keteka letsatsi la Europe lefatšeng ka bophara. Re keteka kopano ea rona, hose tšoane ha rona, le likatleho tsa rona.(Today, 9 th of May, the European Union celebrates the Europe Day over the world. It is a day to celebrate our unity, our diversity and our achievements). In 1950 the historic 'Schuman declaration' steered Europe towards a path of peace, prosperity and political cooperation in a continent then ravaged by the aftermath of the Second World War. That Declaration set out an idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe, which would make war between Europe's nations unthinkable. From the six initial countries that kick-started this journey, now, 75 years later, 27 countries form the European Union. 27 countries came together to make things better, easier and safer for people. They agreed to work together and help each other. More countries aspire to join the EU – nine are current candidates – among them, Ukraine – and one, Kosovo, is a potential candidate. This year more than ever, it is important to recall that the European Union is committed to peace, partnership, and cooperation — within our borders and worldwide. We are witnessing a rapidly changing world, becoming every day more fragmented and unpredictable. The ongoing conflicts ravaging Ukraine, the Middle East, and other regions in the globe reveal the fragile nature of peace and security, reminding us of the crucial need to invest...