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On what day is Europe Day celebrated?
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Correct answer: On 9 May. Europe Day is on 9 May. It marks the anniversary of the Schuman declaration of 9 May 1950. That text is a founding text of European construction. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Les symboles européens (2/2)” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Les symboles européens (2/2)” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✗ On 14 JulyLe 14 juillet14 July is not the date: Europe Day is 9 May.
- ✗ On 1 JanuaryLe 1er janvier1 January is not the date: Europe Day is 9 May.
- ✗ On 11 NovemberLe 11 novembre11 November is another date, not Europe Day.
- ✓ On 9 MayLe 9 maiCorrect answer. Europe Day is on 9 May. It marks the anniversary of the Schuman declaration of 9 May 1950. That text is a founding text of European construction.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Quel jour célèbre-t-on la Journée de l'Europe ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR) and for the multi-year residence card (CSP). The Ministry's wording: “Quand célèbre-t-on la journée de l'Europe ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Les symboles européens (2/2)” (French).
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