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Learn about the history and symbolism of the European flag, adopted by the Council of Europe in 1955 and used by the European Union and other institutions. Find out the conditions and limitations of using the flag and its elements.
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The logo is designed to uniquely identify the Council of Europe. The shape, font and colour of the logo must not be altered. The logo is bilingual, English and French, the two Council of Europe official languages. It cannot be translated into other languages. It is not recommended to use one or several elements of the logo to create new logos or de...
Various versions of the logo of the Organisation are available for download Are also available for downloads: The Council of Europe logo associations The Council of Europe - European Union joint programmes' logos
The visual identity manual of the Organisation, which includes the usage of the official logo, is downloadable here. For guidance on typographical, linguistic and stylistic issues, please download the Council of Europe English style guide.
Please consult our dedicated page for guidance on the rights to quote, link, reproduce or translateCouncil of Europe communication materials.
Use of the Council of Europe logo is subject to authorization. Authorization will not be granted if such use is contrary to the Council of Europe's values and principles, if the logo is to be used for commercial purposes or if it is to be used in conjunction with the logo, name or trade mark of a firm. Each case will be considered individually in o...
The flag of Europe or European flag consists of twelve golden stars forming a circle on a blue field. It is the official flag of the European Union. It was designed and adopted in 1955 by the Council of Europe (CoE) as a symbol for the whole of Europe.
The organisation is distinct from the European Union (EU), although people sometimes confuse the two organisations – partly because the EU has adopted the original European flag, designed for the Council of Europe in 1955, as well as the European anthem.
Sep 17, 2020 · The European flag has 12 gold stars on a blue background, adopted by the EU in 1985. It originated from the Council of Europe, which defends human rights and promotes European culture.
Aug 9, 2016 · European Flag. December 1955. The Committee of Ministers chooses the 12-star flag on an azure background as the European Flag. The European Community adopt the same flag in 1986. Committee of Ministers Resolution Res (55)32. Selected Documents from the Council of Europe Archives. 23 August 1949.
The Flag of Europe or European Flag, is an official symbol adopted by two separate organisations, the Council of Europe (CoE) as a symbol for the whole of Europe, and the European Union (EU). Its made up of a circle of twelve five-pointed yellow stars on a blue (azure) field.
