Europe Day Celebrated Globally

Renaissance art in Italy, democracy in Sweden and people in Spain--Europeans define national pride in unique ways.  

Across Europe, pride rarely comes from a single source, and the strength of Europeans' pride varies even more from country to country. 

The national motto "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" is another thing the French take pride in. About two in 10 French people are proud of the level of freedom in their country, including their "ability to complain". 

The Republic of Malta gloriously upholds its legacy and heritage dating back by 7 thousand years. Malta was also declared the cultural capital of the European Union in 2018. The Europe Day was celebrated in a lot of countries across the globe on 9 May 2026. 

The European Union Head of Delegation Ambassador Michael Miller organized the Europe Day celebration in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Saturday. 

A broad number of European Union member countries like Germany, France, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands and so on joined the Europe Day programs in Dhaka. 

At the same time consulates of Austria, Malta, Hungary, Greece etcetera showcased their respective countries' traditional food items, brochures, attires and souvenirs. Bangladesh Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury joined the event as the chief guest. 

Arts and culture, history, food, and politics were among the themes mentioned by respondents in nine EU member states, out of 25 countries, in a Pew Research Centre study asking what makes people proud of their homeland.

When it comes to pride in cultural heritage, including customs and traditions, national symbols, art and architecture, Italy stands out.

About four in 10 Italians say they are proud of Italian arts and culture, praising its Renaissance heritage and iconic architecture. 

This is the top source of national pride for Italians, and compared with all other surveyed countries, people in Italy are the most likely to list arts and culture as a source of pride.