The Delegation of the European Union to Moldova, together with the Embassies of the European Union Member States accredited to Moldova and the Embassies of the Eastern Partnership countries are organizing during the entire month of May a series of educational, cultural and interactive events on the occasion of Europe Day 2020. For the first time, Europe Day is marked in Moldova during a month through TV, Radio and online.

This year, Europe Day will take place online, with an agenda full of creative activities for the people in Moldova. Through this initiative, the European Union remains close to the citizens of this country, bringing home a series of online events that mark European values.

The program will include online events for everyone, including educational activities for children, young people, and other persons. The events aim to inform people about the cooperation between the European Union and Moldova, as well as offer Moldovans the opportunity to enjoy various creative events. -during May.

The agenda of events dedicated to Europe Day started on May 5 on TV and Radio, followed by a series of cultural and educational events in the online environment. 

On May 9, when the European Union marks the 70th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, a concert will be organized by the Moldovan National Youth Orchestra and La La Play Voices, with the participation of 200 musicians from Moldova and the European Union.

The traditional European Film and Culture Festival is not absent this year and will take place on TV and online, between 10 and 17 May. During the Festival, the public in Moldova will have access to artistic films and documentaries of unique value, as well as concerts that are given by famous singers from all over Europe. 

„Europe Day marks the values that formed the basis of the creation of the European Union and that, for 70 years since the Schuman Declaration, have governed, through solidarity and unity, the Member States. These values allow us to live together, to become even stronger and more united, contrary to the differences in language, culture, religion, and customs. Solidarity is the pillar on which the functioning of the European Union is based, being applied especially in the relationship with Moldova. I think the coronavirus pandemic has shown more than ever that only through solidarity can we meet any challenge and become even stronger,” declares His Excellency, Mr. Peter Michalko, Ambassador of the European Union Delegation in Moldova.

Europe Day is celebrated on 5 May by the Council of Europe and on 9 May by the European Union. The first recognition of Europe Day was by the Council of Europe, introduced in 1964. 

The agenda of activities can be found HERE .