Luxembourg marked Europe Day with official celebrations held in Kirchberg on Thursday, attended by Grand Duke Henri and Nicolas Schmit, the lead candidate for the European Social Democrats in the race for the Presidency of the European Commission.
The event also commemorated the 20th anniversary of the EU's eastward enlargement, which saw ten new member states admitted in 2004.
Reflecting on the enlargement, Anne Calteux, the European Commission's representative in Luxembourg, acknowledged the decision's significance despite its associated risks.
Europe Day served as a platform to showcase various EU institutions, member state embassies, and European programmes like Erasmus+ and Interreg. Grand Duke Henri was shown around the new Expo Europa Experience, housed in the Konrad Adenauer Building in Kirchberg. This interactive exhibition illustrates the workings of Europe and will open to the public starting next Monday.
Amidst the festivities, around 50 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at the Europe Festival, urging the EU to take a more active role in promoting a ceasefire in Gaza.
