# EP Rules of Procedure, Rule 202a: use by Parliament of the symbols of the Union

European Parliament procedure 2007/2240(REG) (REG - Parliament's Rules of Procedure, 6th term, committee AFCO). Stage: Procedure completed. 3 committee amendments tabled by 2 Members between 2008-07-14 and 2008-07-14.

## What the amendments focus on

The dossier concerns Rule 202a of Parliament's Rules of Procedure on the use by Parliament of the symbols of the Union. The amendments would have Parliament recognise the flag of twelve golden stars on a blue background, the anthem based on the 'Ode to Joy' from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and the motto 'United in diversity', celebrate Europe Day on 9 May, and fly the flag at its premises.

## Most active Members on this file

| Member | Country | Group | Amendments | Markdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| József SZÁJER | Hungary | PPE | 3 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/23821.md |
| Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI | Finland | ALDE | 1 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/28314.md |

## Official source documents

- PE409.635: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?pubRef=-//EP//NONSGML+COMPARL+PE-409.635+01+DOC+PDF+V0//EN&language=EN

Full amendment texts, votes and exports: https://amendeu.com/dossiers/2007-2240-REG · machine-readable: https://amendeu.com/data/dossiers/2007-2240-REG.json

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