Symbols of Europe

A number of symbols of Europe have emerged since antiquity, notably the mythological figure of Europa.

This article is about pan-European symbols. For a list of national coats of arms, see Armorial of Europe. For a list of national flags, see Flags of Europe. For symbols of the European Union, see Symbols of the European Union.

Several symbols were introduced in the 1950s and 1960s by the European Council. The European Communities created additional symbols for itself in 1985, which was to become inherited by the European Union (EU) in 1993. Such symbols of the European Union now represent political positions in support of EU policies and European integration as advocated by Europeans.

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