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Flag of the European Union - Image byŽeljko Heimer, 1 May 2004

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European Union

Recognition of the European Union flag by the European Parliament

Quoting apress release by the European Parliament, 9 October 2008:

The European Union flag, anthem and motto have been formallyrecognised by the European Parliament. A proposal to amendParliament's Rules of Procedure so as to formalise its use of thesesymbols was approved by the Chamber by a large majority. The flag, acircle of twelve golden stars on a blue background, will be displayedin all EP meeting rooms and at EP official events, says the reportapproved by 503 votes in favour 96 against and 15 abstentions.

European Parliament decision of 9 October 2008 on insertion inParliament's Rules of Procedure of a new Rule 202a on the use byParliament of the symbols of the Union (2007/2240(REG))

The European Parliament,
- having regard to its resolution of 11 July 2007 on the conveningof the Intergovernmental Conference⁽¹⁾, in particular paragraph 23thereof,
- having regard to the letter from its President of 12 September2007,
- having regard to the importance of symbols for reconnecting thecitizens with the European Union and for building a European identitywhich is complementary to the national identities of the Member States,
- having regard to the fact that the symbols have been in use forover 30 years by all European Institutions and were formally approvedby the European Council in 1985⁽²⁾,
- having regard to Rules 201 and 202 of its Rules of Procedure,
- having regard to the report of the Committee on ConstitutionalAffairs (A6-0347/2008),
1. Decides to amend its Rules of Procedure as shown below;
2. Decides that the amendment will enter into force on the dayfollowing its adoption;
3. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Counciland the Commission, for information.
⁽¹⁾ OJ C 175 E, 10.7.2008, p. 347.
⁽²⁾ Milan European Council of 28 and 29 June 1985.

Amendment 1
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Title XIII - Miscellaneous Provisions - Rule 202 a (new)

Rule 202a
The symbols of the Union
1. Parliament shall recognise and espouse the following symbols ofthe Union:

- the flag showing a circle of twelve golden stars on a blue background;
- the anthem based on the "Ode to Joy" from the Ninth Symphony byLudwig van Beethoven;
- the motto 'United in diversity'.

2. Parliament shall celebrate Europe Day on 9 May.
3. The flag shall be flown at all Parliament premises and on theoccasion of official events. The flag shall be used in each meetingroom of the Parliament.
4. The anthem shall be performed at the opening of each constitutivesitting and at other solemn sittings, notably to welcome heads ofState or government or to greet new Members following enlargements.
5. The motto shall be reproduced on Parliament's official documents.
6. The Bureau shall examine further use of the symbols within theParliament. The Bureau shall lay down detailed provisions for theimplementation of this Rule.

Ivan Sache, 3 November 2008

Flag of the European Parliament

Flag of the European Parliament, 1973-1986 (?) - Image byM. Schmöger, 21 February 2006, after Göldner[gdn88]

According to Göldner[gdn88], a flag with the yellow letters "EP" and "PE" surrounded by a yellow wreath, all on a blue background, was used from 1973 by the European Parliament, although never officially adopted. I do not know until when this flag was used, but probably after the official introduction of the "European Flag" in 1986 it went out of use.

An old photo of this flag is shown in the little brochureEuropa - eine Aufgabe für alle, edited by Europa-Union Bayern, 1980.
I have found only a few images of the flag or emblem on the Internet:
- two Britishfirst day covers commemorating the first direct elections to the European Parliament in 1979
- ablack and white photo of the President of the Parliament Emilio Colombo (1977-1979) with the flag.

M. Schmöger, 21 February 2006

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