European External Action Service

05/05/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/04/2021 19:56

EUROPE DAY 2021- Timor-Leste

This year, we mark the 71st anniversary of the 'Schuman declaration'. The declaration traces back to 9 May 1950 in Paris, when the French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman set out in a speech his idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe, which would make war between European nations unthinkable. This was the beginning of a peace project that ultimately led to the creation of the European Union (EU) as we know it today and every year on 9 May we celebrate this date as 'Europe Day'.

Every year on 9 May, the EU institutions in Europe, as well as its delegations and offices all over the world organise a variety of activities for all ages to celebrate Europe Day and raise awareness of the EU.

This year's celebrations come amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. In keeping with the social distancing measures, online events will replace 'traditional' Europe Day celebrations. We may not be able to share physical spaces, but we can still be together virtually.

Happy Europe Day 2021!

7 May

8am - 9 am GMNTV GMNTV morning show 'Dader Kmanek'

The Ambassador of the European Union, Andrew Jacobs, will be the guest of honour of the show. He will present the European Union: its values and principles, its current priorities and its relations with Timor-Leste.

8 May FACEBOOK

Launch of Digital Quiz 'Together We Are Europe':

Everything about the EU you thought you didn't know!

From the EU in the world and its history to what it has in store for the future.

9 May FACEBOOK

Video message from EU Ambassador Andrew Jacobs to mark Europe Day 2021 in Timor-Leste

9 May

Launch at 09:00 am FACEBOOK

Launch of local quiz competition about the European Union: The first five people who provide the right answer will be awarded with EU branded gifts and complimentary internet cards.

9 May

4pm FACEBOOK

Live chat with six EU Ambassadors from the Asia Pacific Region:

- New Zealand: EU Ambassador Nina OBERMAIER

- Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam: EU Ambassador Igor DRIESMANS

- Japan: EU Ambassador Patricia FLOR

- Nepal: EU Ambassador Nona DEPREZ

- Timor-Leste: EU Ambassador Andrew JACOBS

- Vietnam: EU Ambassador Giorgio ALIBERTI