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| The Department of Urban Agenda and Open Government, through the European Programs Service, offers various initiatives from the European Commission through social networks | The Murcia City Council, through the European Programs Service, dependent on the Department of Urban Agenda and Open Government, led by Mercedes Bernabé, joins the commemoration of Europe Day tomorrow by inviting citizens to enjoy the various initiatives organized by the European Commission through the Internet and social networks.The date is the anniversary of Robert Schuman's landmark statement, when in a speech delivered in Paris in 1950, the French foreign minister put forth his idea of ??a new form of political cooperation that would make warlike conflict between European nations unthinkable.

Since then, events have taken place every May 9.“Spain entered the European Union 34 years ago, at which time we began to enjoy the advantages of European citizenship, becoming a space for freedoms in which we can travel without borders, receive medical attention in all countries or use the single currency ”, explains Mercedes Bernabé.Videos, lighting, music and cinema“The consistory organizes every year numerous events and activities to commemorate this day.

This year we will also do it, but in a different way, due to the situation derived from the Covid-19 ”, highlights the mayor, who invites all Murcia to enjoy the events scheduled for tomorrow.Thus, the City Council will broadcast from its social networks the video 'United for Diversity', produced by the European Programs Service and with the participation of the Councilor for Urban Agenda and Open Government.

Then a message will be launched on networks with the label # DíadeEuropa.In addition, different buildings and emblematic spaces in the city of Murcia will be dyed blue tomorrow for this celebration.

Specifically, in collaboration with the Department of Urban Development and Administration Modernization, the Moneo building, the Almudí Palace, the Alfonso X and Murcia Río promenades will light up from 9:00 p.m.The European Commission has organized a series of initiatives on the Internet and social networks to commemorate the celebration of this day, which symbolizes union and peace between all the member countries of the continent.

Thus, starting at 12 noon, the Music Europe Day event will be broadcast through the link https://ec.europa.eu/spain/events/europe-music-day-2020_en.

It is a musical tribute made up of 30 concerts and conversations by artists from all over the continent.The Equipo Europa Association wants to publicize the benefits of belonging to the European Union for young people.

To do this, those interested will have to explain a reason or describe a story on social networks under the hashtag #YoSoyEuropeo, tag @equipo_europa and @parlamentoeuropeo and mention other friends to join the initiative.Cinema will also be present at tomorrow's events.

The Filmin platform offers a selection of European films that will be available until May 10.

These are titles chosen by the embassies of the EU countries that have joined this initiative.  “Murcia is a municipality that is closely linked with Europe.

There are many projects and initiatives with which we are immersed from the EU, many of them in collaboration with other countries ", highlights Mercedes Bernabé, head of the European Programs Service.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia / Foto: archivo