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Sixty years ago, on 9 May, 1950, Robert Schuman presented a proposal on the creation of an organised Europe (Photo: European Commission)

Europe 2020 needs local ambition

Sixty years ago, on 9 May, 1950, Robert Schuman presented a proposal on the creation of an organised Europe as a means of guaranteeing peaceful relations.

Following Schuman's declaration, a group of European mayors founded the Council of European Municipalities in Geneva in 1951 to represent local interests at the European level. Today, we celebrate how far the Union has come, in the hope that it will continue to evolve, keeping the interests of citizens at heart.

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

Sixty years ago, on 9 May, 1950, Robert Schuman presented a proposal on the creation of an organised Europe (Photo: European Commission)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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