Beyond politics, Europe is defined by shared symbols and diverse identities.
: Ongoing projects like IPERION CH work to manage and interpret the continent's unique cultural assets. europe
: The EU now comprises 27 countries . There is ongoing work to integrate further pieces, such as candidate states like Ukraine . Cultural & Symbolic Pieces Beyond politics, Europe is defined by shared symbols
: This was the "founding act" of the European Union. Robert Schuman proposed pooling coal and steel production to make war between European nations "materially impossible". europe
: Unification didn't happen all at once. It began with six countries and has grown through "concrete achievements" and successive treaties.