Kids’ questions
Children often ask the best questions. Here are answers to the most common ones.
Who is the boss of Europe?
There is no single boss. Several people have important roles: the President of the Commission, the President of the European Council, the President of Parliament… and national leaders decide together.
Source : european-union.europa.euHow many languages?
The EU has 24 official languages. EU laws are translated into all of them.
Source : european-union.europa.euWhere is the capital of Europe?
There is no official capital. The institutions are mainly in Brussels, Strasbourg and Luxembourg.
Source : europarl.europa.euIs there an anthem?
Yes, the “Ode to Joy”, music by Beethoven, with no official words.
Source : european-union.europa.euAnd a motto?
“United in diversity”: different countries, with their languages and cultures, working together.
Source : european-union.europa.euDoes Europe have a holiday?
Yes, Europe Day, on 9 May, in memory of the 1950 Schuman Declaration.
Source : european-union.europa.euLittle quiz
Question 1 of 2
How many official languages does the EU have?
24 official languages.
Question 2 of 2
What is the EU motto?
“United in diversity”.