: This was the "founding act" of the European Union. Robert Schuman proposed pooling coal and steel production to make war between European nations "materially impossible".
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Beyond politics, Europe is defined by shared symbols and diverse identities. : This was the "founding act" of the European Union
: Europe is highly multilingual; a study noted that 54% of Europeans can hold a conversation in at least one language besides their native tongue. europe
: The EU now comprises 27 countries . There is ongoing work to integrate further pieces, such as candidate states like Ukraine . Cultural & Symbolic Pieces
: A circle of 12 gold stars on a blue background, representing unity, harmony, and simplicity.