Its original purpose was to represent the Council of Europe. According to the European Commission’s official description of the flag, its 12 stars do not represent member states; instead ...

Speaking to reporters on Monday afternoon, European Commission spokesperson Eric Mamer said it was "completely regrettable that the flag of all the EU members taking part in the competition ...

The Italian government and Lufthansa reached a deal on the sale of a stake in flag carrier ITA Airways to the German airline, Rome announced Monday evening, hours before a midnight deadline to present ...