The first of them has long been popular and sacred for many citizens of the country. It is not only a reminder of the Great Victory in the war of 1941-1945, in which the natives of Moldova were also involved. It is not only a remembrance of those who died in that war, of the hardships and sacrifices of our ancestors to achieve this victory. This holiday is an embodiment of the unity and courage of the peoples of Europe for the common victory over the forces that fascism and Nazism have elevated into an ideology.
That is why this Victory is celebrated in many countries in Europe and far beyond. Regardless of how this holiday is called in different States. And all attempts to downplay the significance of this Victory are doomed to failure for this very reason – it is sacred to many and means a lot to everyone. Who understands how it was achieved and what it gave to the world.
It gave Europe everything. And above all – Europe itself, as a community of free and progressive states. When French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman on May 9, 1950 proposed the creation of the European Coal and Steel Association, which laid the foundation for the formation of the current European Union, the main idea was to prevent future wars between Germany and France.
It was this proposal of Schumann that became the basis for the celebration of Europe Day in the member countries. It was decided by the then still European Community in 1985. And it did not suggest any contradiction with Victory Day. When the Act of Surrender of Germany was signed in 1945, in most European countries it was still late evening on May 8, and on the territory of the USSR it was past midnight on May 9. Therefore, in Europe, most countries celebrate Victory Day on May 8.
And the countries of the post-Soviet space had no relation to the united Europe at that time, that is why they did not celebrate Europe Day. And there was no dilemma as to which holiday to celebrate on May 9.
By and large, there is no such dilemma today. Europe Day directly derives from the victory achieved in 1945. Without this Great Day, there would be no Europe today – free, prosperous, united. And nothing prevents all people from freely celebrating both Victory Day and Europe Day on the same day.
Unless we politicize these great holidays and speculate on the feelings of those for whom the memory of the Great Victory and the awareness of the greatness of a united Europe are invaluable.
The Logos Press editorial board congratulates all Moldovan citizens
with Victory Day and Europe Day.
These are two great holidays that symbolize peace, harmony and prosperity on our continent!
Victory Day is a day of remembrance, pride and gratitude. We thank all those who were able to withstand in difficult times, who defended their homeland and their loved ones. May the memory of the fallen heroes be preserved for centuries, reminding us of the price of freedom and peace!
On the day of the 80th anniversary of this important event, we wish all of us prosperity, prosperity and to cherish the heritage of our ancestors!
We also congratulate you on the Day of Europe! We wish that togetherness, solidarity and mutual understanding will be the fundamental principles of our European future!
May peace, tranquility, friendship and unity flourish on the Moldovan land! May the memory of those who won us the Victory inspire us to build a prosperous, free and grateful to our ancestors Moldova as part of a united Europe!
