POST COLD WAR WORLD
INTEGRATION OF EUROPE
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“Ode to Youth”
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“Ode to Joy”
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“Ode to Freedom”
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“Ode to Love”
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Detailed explanation-1: -In 1972, the Council of Europe adopted Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” theme as its anthem. In 1985, it was adopted by EU leaders as the official anthem of the European Union.
Detailed explanation-2: -The EU describes it as expressing the ideals of freedom, peace and solidarity. It is based on “Ode to Joy” from the final movement of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony composed in 1823. The anthem is played on official occasions such as political or civil events.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are no words to the anthem; it consists of music only. In the universal language of music, this anthem expresses the European ideals of freedom, peace and solidarity. The European anthem is not intended to replace the national anthems of the EU countries but rather to celebrate the values they share.