European Summit, Copenhagen, 14-15 December 1973

On 14-15 December 1973, a European Summit was held in Copenhagen under the Presidency of Anker Jørgensen, Prime Minister of Denmark. The Heads of State and Government of the nine member states of the European Communities adopted, among other things, the declaration on European identity. This aimed to allow them to achieve a better definition of their relations with other countries, their responsibilities and their position in world affairs. They decided to define European identity in light of the dynamic nature of the Community. Furthermore, faced with the energy crisis, the member states agreed on the implementation of a common energy policy.