Today is the day of victory over fascism and the day of Europe

Today, in Europe, the Day of Victory over Fascism is celebrated on May 9 in memory of the victory of antifascists in 1945 in World War II, as well as the Day of Europe, a reminder of the beginning of the creation of the European Union, five years later.

This year they celebrated the 73rd anniversary of the end of the Second World War and 68 years since the launch of the initiative to create a political creation that has grown into the European Union today.These two important events in the history of Europe, as well as every year, will be marked by a series of manifestations and posting to the victims of fascism and the fallen fighters in World War II.

May 9 - The day when Germany signed the capitulation

Nazi Germany signed an unconditional capitulation in World War II on May 9, 1945, and this is why today is marked as Victory Day.On that day, the Soviet Marshal Zhukov ratified, on behalf of the Allies, an agreement on German capitulation, which was signed by German Field Marshal Vilhelm Kajtel the day before in the name of the Third Reich.

Europe Day - Recalling the "Schuman Declaration"

The European Day of Europe has a special significance in the countries of the European Union, a reminder of May 9, 1950, when Robert Schuman presented the proposal to create an organized Europe. This proposal, known as the "Schuman Declaration," is seen as the beginning of the creation of what is now known as the European Union.

Today, May 9 became the European symbol (Europe Day), which together with the hymn and flag, identify the political entity of the European Union. At the Council of the European Union in Milan in 1985, the decision was made to mark every year on May 9 each year.Europe Day is an opportunity for activities and festivals that bring Europe closer to its citizens and nations. For all visitors, the European Union's institutions are open.

• 9 May, 2018
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