‘The year 1958 has a special meaning in terms of the logo under which we have met here. In his first days […] the treaties on the “Common Market” and “EURATOM” came into effect. This path has consistently been followed with the creation of the “European Coal and Steel Community” years ago. […] Today […] there is no common establishment for people from this part of the world which Robert Schuman has not championed for with all the power of his personality. […] And recently when talk had turned to the first allocation of the president’s chair in the newly formed European Parliament, all political party and national aspirations fell silent at the mention of his name and everyone voted for him.’