It's 9 May, it's #EuropeDay ! But hang on a minute, what are we celebrating exactly?

Find out what Europe Day is about and why we celebrate it on 9 May 👇

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Today, on #EuropeDay , the European Union celebrates the historic 'Schuman declaration' which set Europe on a path of peace & prosperity. Ode to Joy will be performed around the world to mark the historic day - also in the Pacific.

“Journalists have an immense responsibility of being the eyes and ears on the ground, verifying facts, scrutinising those in power, and amplifying marginalised voices,” ⁦Barbara Plinkert⁩ ⁦EU Pacific 🇪🇺⁩ fijitimes.com.fj/eyes-and-ears-…

The European Union remains steadfast in its commitment to protect media freedom and pluralism across the world.

Join us today at The University of the South Pacific as we celebrate #WorldPressFreedomDay in Suva.

“As our eyes and ears on the ground, journalists must be protected at all times, everywhere. In defending media freedom we protect our ability to shape a future guided by truth and accountability” HR/VP Josep Borrell Fontelles statement on #WorldPressFreedomDay
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1 May 2004 marked the beginning of a new era for Europe & the 10 countries joining the EU.
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20 years on, we confirm the commitment to freedom, peace, stability & prosperity that came to life.
We are stronger today & so is the European project.
#20YearsTogether

The EU-funded SAFE Pacific project implemented by Pacific Community has provided Fiji a new Polymerase Chain Reaction laboratory.

The Ministry of Agriculture & Waterways will now be able to diagnose viruses, bacteria and parasites in livestock rapidly and with a high level of accuracy.

We should never take democracy for granted.

Use your vote. Or others will decide for you.

#UseYourVote #EUelections2024

Thank you Fetuvalu Secondary School students for attending the Inaugural #EuropeanFilmFestival in #Tuvalu last night. It was a delight to have you. Wishing you all the best in your studies!
#EuroFestPacific #EUinthePacific #TaleoftheSleepingGiants #Tunturintarina

Thank you to Live & Learn Tonga for organising an insightful visit to communities benefiting from the new 🇪🇺funded climate resilience project, focusing on water and sanitation and food security in vulnerable communities exposed to sea level rise and flooding. EU Pacific 🇪🇺

Bidding farewell to beautiful Tonga after a short but fruitful first visit. Malo Aupito for the great hospitality and warm welcome. I look forward to my next visit.
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Good briefing at Tonga’s Maritime Coordination Centre. 🇪🇺supports monitoring, control and surveillance through ForumFisheriesAgency, as well as maritime domain awareness through the information sharing platform #IORIS of the #CRIMARIO programme.

H.E.Barbara Plinkert met with Minister for Finance of Tonga Hon Tiofilusi Tiueti today. They discussed #EU - #Tonga co-operation particularly in energy sector. Malo Hon Minister for the open and fruitful dialogue. Tonga remains an important partner for the EU in the Pacific.

After presenting her Letters of Credence to His Majesty the King of Tonga this morning, H.E.Barbara Plinkert met with Acting Prime Minister Hon Samiu Kuita Vaipulu. Malo for the fruitful discussion on #EU - #Tonga co-operation and topics of mutual interest.

8th Political Dialogue between the EU and Vanuatu today in Port-Vila, opened by the Deputy Prime Minister and led by Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺 (@eu_eeas) and Cherol Ala (DG of PM's Office). 🇪🇺 in 🇻🇺 provides €25 million in budgetary aid, €4.5 million in technical assistance, €6 million in…

Excellent consultations between the EU, Australia and New Zealand on our engagement in the Pacific, as well as comparing notes about cooperation in priority areas such as connectivity and infrastructure, oceans and climate change.
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