Michigan marked Europe Day at the State Capitol in Lansing on Thursday, May 8. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, along with several State Senators and Representatives who have strong ties to Europe, were on hand. The day serves as a reminder of the importance of peace and cooperation, which are central themes of the EU. In her proclamation, Gov. Whitmer noted that this year marks the 75th anniversary of Europe Day, stating that it commemorates “the historic Schuman Declaration of May 9, 1950,which laid the foundation for lasting peace, unity, and cooperation in Europe.” She also noted that Michigan goods exported to EU member states totaled $5.8 billion in 2024.
Shown are (from left) Consul General of Japan in Detroit Yamaha Kentaro, Consul of the Republic of North Macedonia in Detroit Snezhana Gjorgjieva, Honorary Consul of Norway in Detroit Dennis Flessland, Italian Consul in Detroit Allegra Baistrocchi, Honorary Consul of Belgium in Detroit Birgit De Clerck, Consul of Mexico in Detroit Roberto Nicolas Vasquez
Shown are (from left) Deputy Consul Simone Barresi, Dante Alighieri Society President Lia Adelfi, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Detroit’s Italian Consul Allegra Baistrocchi.
Tony De Luca, President of the Italian Club of Lansing (left) receives a proclamation from Rep. Joe Aragona (House of Representatives 60th District).
Rep. Joe Aragona (left) with the President of Detroit NOI Foundation Tonino Corsetti.
Shown above are (from left) Consul of the Republic of North Macedonia in Detroit Snezhana Gjorgjieva, Joseph Bellino Jr. (State Senator 16th District), Rep. Joe Aragona, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Honorary Consul of Norway in Detroit Dennis Flessland, Consul of Mexico in Detroit Roberto Nicolas Vasquez, Consul General of Japan in Detroit Yamaha Kentaro, and Matthew Bierlein (State Rep. 96th District).
