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What is the anthem of the European Union?
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Correct answer: The "Ode to Joy". The anthem of the European Union is the "Ode to Joy". The melody comes from the composer Beethoven. It stands for freedom, peace and solidarity. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Les symboles européens (1/2)” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Les symboles européens (1/2)” (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
- ✗ The MarseillaiseLa MarseillaiseThis is not the right answer: the European anthem is the "Ode to Joy".
- ✗ The Hymn to LoveL'Hymne à l'amourThis song is not the anthem of the European Union.
- ✗ The Chant des partisansLe Chant des partisansThis song is not the anthem of the European Union.
- ✓ The "Ode to Joy"L'« Ode à la joie »Correct answer. The anthem of the European Union is the "Ode to Joy". The melody comes from the composer Beethoven. It stands for freedom, peace and solidarity.
What the source says
« L’hymne européen est l' "Ode à la joie", une mélodie écrite par le compositeur allemand Ludwig von Beethoven. »
Sentence copied word for word from the source, in French, read on 21 October 2026.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Quel est l'hymne de l'Union européenne ? ». 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 on the naturalisation list (PDF read on 14 October 2026). The Ministry's wording: “Quel est l'hymne de l'Union européenne ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Les symboles européens (1/2)” (French).
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