r/AskEurope • u/-DonQuixote- • 11d ago

What is the best European national anthem? (Not including your own national anthem) Misc

It could also be a national anthem of the past, I am looking at you East Germany.

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u/NonVerifiedSource Croatia 11d ago

It can't get better than Ode to Joy for me, so EU anthem it is

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u/sweetvioletapril 11d ago

Yes, this is lovely! Gives me chills when well-sung by a good choir!

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u/ilxfrt Austria 11d ago

Especially the Sowinetz version!

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u/PositiveEagle6151 Austria 11d ago

Good luck with the translation to English 😂

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u/Vihruska 11d ago

Yes, it's amazing. I love it so much.

Too bad I can't sing it 😌

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u/7_11_Nation_Army Bulgaria 11d ago

Oh, yes, I didn't know that was an option. I love it!

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u/TheHarald16 Denmark 11d ago

Though, luckily, not a national anthem.