The best symbol for Europe *is* the ring of 12 stars, which is used in the flag adopted by both the European Union and the Council of Europe, of which all 41 European states are a member.
No it isn't.
What "isn't"?
The flag it not the best symbol for Europe.
The flag is not a symbol of the Council of Europe? That's wrong.
The Council of Europe does not have 41 member states? That's wrong too, it does.
It's only that people think of the Union first when they see the flag - but that's true with the name "Europe" too.
Yes. Exactly. And here in Sweden, 50% of the people accosiates the flag with something they don't like. The same goes for Norway.
David Westlund