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In 2012, European leaders embraced the EU motto "United in Diversity," symbolized by the EU flag featuring 12 stars, representing unity, completeness, and perfection. The EU anthem, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony ("Ode to Joy"), underscores this vision. Key figures in leadership included François Hollande of France, Vladimir Putin of Russia, David Cameron of the UK, Angela Merkel of Germany, Mariano Rajoy of Spain, Giorgio Napolitano and Mario Monti of Italy, Bronisław Komorowski and Donald Tusk of Poland, and Pope Benedict XVI of Vatican City.
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European Leaders 2012 EU Motto: United in Diversity EU FLAG 12 stars a symbol of unity, completeness and perfection EU Anthem: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony (Ode to Joy)
France FranciosHollande
Russia Vladimir Putin…President Since May, 2012
Russia DimitriMedvedev…Premier
United Kingdom David Cameron Prime Minister Queen Elizabeth II
UnitedKingdom ofGreat Britain and Northern Ireland (official name)
Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel President Joachim Gauck
Spain President Mariano Rajoy Chief of State King Juan Carlos I
Italy President Giorgio Napolitano Prime Minister Mario MONTI
Poland President BronislawKomorowski Prime Minister Donald Tusk
Vatican City Pope Benedictus XVI (Joseph Ratzinger)