Europe Day: 70 years of Solidarity, 9 may 2020.

70 years after the Schuman declaration, Europe faces a crisis which makes standing together more important than ever. On May 9th, we remember how Europeans made history in 1950 and pay tribute to those who are making history today. On this occasion, public is invited to join the full day of online events and to discuss together, inspire each other, celebrate #EuropeansAgainstCovid19 heroes and share personal views on Europe. It’s also a place to talk about the future after Covid-19.

For the full programme, check the #EuropeDay page on Facebook.

Live from Parliament’s hemicycle: 10.00 CET – 13.00 CET

If you would like to follow the program live from the hemicycle in other languages, go to http://epfacebook.eu/qqHs

10.00 CET
Welcome to the stay-at-home Europe Day!

10:15 CET
The courage to act: Schuman’s lesson 70 years on. President David Sassoli meets organisations working for solidarity in Europe, the future of Europe begins with them.

11.15 CET
Schuman Declaration Anniversary: What happened on 9 May 1950? Discover the online exhibition celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration

11.30 CET
Live discussion on Europe’s common future with Othmar Karas and Katarina Barley, Vice-Presidents in charge of Communication of the European Parliament

12.15 CET
Video messages from European Parliament political group presidents

12.30 CET
Discover the European Parliament: Stay-at-home hemicycle visit. Join this interactive session, from wherever you are, to get a glimpse of the hemicycle and how members of the European Parliament work!

Live from home: 13.00 CET – 18.00 CET

13.00 CET
Video message from the European Parliament President David Maria Sassoli

Testimonials and personal stories of people from across Europe fighting together against COVID-19

Discover the different ways the EU is contributing to the fight against COVID-19

The Schuman Declaration: It’s been 70 years since Robert Schuman made his declaration calling for European countries to unite. What was his goal and why is it relevant to the current health crisis?

14.00 CET
Q&A with Committee Chairs: The European Parliament’s response to COVID-19: This session aims to explain what the European Parliament and the EU are doing to tackle the COVID-19 crisis. This activity is part of EYE Online (http://epfacebook.eu/EYEonlineProgramme)

15.00 CET
Testimonials and personal stories of people from across Europe fighting together against COVID-19

A musical journey that unites Europe with concerts and talks with artists from different countries

Discover the different ways the EU is contributing to the fight against COVID-19

16.00 CET
Panel discussion: Europe in 2020. 70 years ago, the Schuman declaration was presented, laying the foundation for the European Union. When facing challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic European solidarity is more important than ever. But who was Robert Schuman and what was his vision for Europe? What does the Schuman spirit look like in 2020, 70 years after the Schuman declaration? This activity is part of EYE Online (http://epfacebook.eu/EYEonlineProgramme)

17.00 CET
Testimonials and personal stories of people from across Europe fighting together against COVID-19

Music Europe Day
A musical journey that unites Europe with concerts and talks with artists from different countries

17.50 CET
Europe Day in images

This online event will be available on EP Live, EbS, Event Facebook page and other EP social media. If you want to join the conversation, don’t forget to add hashtags #EuropeDay and #EuropeansAgainstCovid19 in your social media posts.