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What is the anthem of the European Union?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
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Quel est l'hymne de l'Union européenne ?
What is the anthem of the European Union?
Answer. 'Ode to Joy,' by Beethoven.
L'« Ode à la joie », de Beethoven.
The European anthem is a piece of music with no official lyrics, written by Beethoven. It symbolizes freedom, peace and solidarity.
The official text that proves it
« L’hymne européen est l' "Ode à la joie", une mélodie écrite par le compositeur allemand Ludwig von Beethoven. »
The European anthem is 'Ode to Joy,' a melody written by the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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