What is the EU emblem?
What is the EU emblem?
The European flag symbolises both the European Union and, more broadly, the identity and unity of Europe. It features a circle of 12 gold stars on a blue background. They stand for the ideals of unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe.
Who represents Ireland in the European Commission?
The Director of the Representation is Mr Gerard Kiely. He represents the European Commission in Ireland and reports back to the Commission on developments in Ireland.
How do you use the EU logo?
It is therefore recommended to place the EU emblem at a distance from the third-party organisation’s logo. Apart from the emblem, no other visual identity or logo may be used to highlight the EU support.
How has Ireland benefited from membership of the EU?
Free movement of people As EU citizens, Irish people can live and work freely in any Member State. Equally, Ireland can address any shortage in workers of its own by welcoming EU citizens to Ireland. This means companies operating in Ireland have access to a labour pool of almost 250 million people from across the EU.
What does the Europe flag look like?
The flag used is the Flag of Europe, which consists of a circle of twelve golden stars on a blue background. Against the blue sky of the Western world, the stars symbolise the peoples of Europe in a form of a circle, a sign of union.
In which year European symbol was replaced by an international symbol which is in use now?
The euro was launched on January 1, 1999, replacing the precursor ecu at a 1:1 value.
Is Ireland still a part of the EU?
Ireland has been a member state of the European Union since 1973.
Does Ireland use the euro?
The Currency in the Ireland is the Euro. This currency came into use January 1, 2002 and is the common currency shared by many EU countries. Ireland is the latest country in Europe to drop one and two cent coins from circulation.
What font does the European Commission use?
Font family Arial is the standard typeface we use. We chose Arial because it is a system font that is suited for multilingual use.
What is the visual identity of the European Commission?
The visual identity is constructed around the European Commission’s logo. This logo is based on 2 key elements: the European flag and a graphic element inspired by the headquarters of the European Commission. The logo of the European Commission may be used by third parties only if:
Can I download the European Commission logo?
The European Commission logo can be downloaded in all its variations. Please note that inappropriate and/or unauthorised use of logos can lead to legal consequences. All zip files contain 3 versions of the logo (4-colour, pantone and black and white).
What are the obligations to display the EU emblem?
An important obligation in this context is the correct and prominent display of the EU emblem, in combination with a simple funding statement, mentioning the EU support. The ready-to-use EU emblem including the funding statement can be downloaded in all EU languages, Arabic, Islandic, Norwegian, Turkish and Russian.
Where can I find the ready-to-use EU emblem?
The ready-to-use EU emblem including the funding statement can be downloaded in all EU languages, Arabic, Islandic, Norwegian, Turkish and Russian. For information about the correct use and placement of EU emblem and the funding statement can be found in the Operational guidelines for recipients of EU funding
