Brandenburg gate illuminated in EU colors for Europe Day

The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin was illuminated in the colors of the EU flag for Europe Day. The landmark shone in blue light from sunset until midnight on Saturday, along with the EU flag and the slogan «United in diversity».

The lighting marked Berlin's celebration of European unity. Governing Mayor Kai Wegner said in a Senate statement: «With the illumination of the Brandenburg Gate on Europe Day, we celebrate European unification».

Europe Day takes place each year on 9 May. It commemorates the 1950 declaration by French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman that founded the European Coal and Steel Community and laid the foundation for today's European Union.

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Ursula von der Leyen announces EU electricity tax cuts at Brussels press conference, screen shows falling prices and energy icons against Middle East crisis backdrop.
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The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, proposes reducing electricity taxes, reviewing the carbon emissions market, and avoiding premature nuclear plant closures to lower energy prices amid the Middle East war. These measures address surging oil prices due to the Strait of Hormuz closure, costing 6 billion euros since February 28. The EU meanwhile rejects military involvement in the conflict despite pressure from Donald Trump.

More than 500 cities and communities in Germany participated in Earth Hour, according to WWF. At 8:30 p.m., lights went out at landmarks including the Brandenburg Gate and Neuschwanstein Castle. The event served as a signal for climate protection.

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Berlin's Görlitzer Park in Kreuzberg was closed at night for the first time, despite protests by hundreds of people. Police controlled the entrances from 10 p.m. and allowed no one else in. The measure aims to combat drug dealing and crime.

The CDU Schleswig-Holstein celebrated its 80th anniversary in Rendsburg. State leader Daniel Günther emphasized the importance of democracy and unity. He invoked the 'Schleswig-Holstein-Style' for political cooperation.

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva opened the Hannover Messe in Germany on Sunday, criticizing the European Union for insisting on 'false narratives' about Brazilian agribusiness. He defended the sustainability of the country's biofuels amid trade barriers. Brazil is the honored country at the fair for the second time.

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has received guarantees at the EU summit in Brussels that Swedish bottleneck fees will only fund expansion of the Swedish electricity grid. The funds will not be used for European projects. Meanwhile, the EU emissions trading system is defended against calls for changes.

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