223K views · 2K reactions |  The European flag symbolises Europe's unity and identity.  Today is the 36th anniversary of when the EU first started using the flag. | European Parliament | Facebook

10K views · 186 reactions | 12 golden stars, a blue background and infinite meaning. Born at the Council of Europe, embraced across a continent. This year, the European flag turns 70!  Read more: https://www.coe.int/en/web/about-us/the-european-flag | Council of Europe | Facebook

Happy birthday to the European Union flag! 🎂 Adopted by the EU some 35 years ago, its 12 gold stars are a symbol of perfection, entirety and harmony among the peoples of Europe. Today, it is the most recognisable symbol of European unity… and an emoji since 2015 🇪🇺😀 But why 12 stars? When was the flag first flown by the European Commission? Find out here 👉 http://epfacebook.eu/EUflag | European Parliament

278K views · 7K reactions | Watch the moment a British flag gets removed from the European Council building in Brussels. Read more here: https://bit.ly/36RqLxe | ITV News | Facebook