Beethoven's Ode to Joy, the final movement of his choral ninth symphony, will be used to open the parliament after each election and for formal sittings where heads of state are present.
The blue flag with 12 gold stars will be flown on all parliament buildings and displayed in parliament meeting rooms and official events.
While the symbols were agreed on in 1985 by EU heads of state, they have not been formally enshrined lest the union appear too like a sovereign state.
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All pretense regarding the planned EU superstate is being dropped slowly but surely!
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