Flags · Emoji 2.0

Flag: European Union emojiFlag: European Union Emoji

Usually, it just means “the European Union.” People use it to quickly reference the bloc when talking about things happening in Europe.

The 🇪🇺 emoji is the flag of the European Union.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1F1EA U+1F1FA
Released
2015
Shortcode
:flag-eu:
Skin tones
No
U+1F1EA U+1F1FATwitter / X
Flag: European Union emoji, Twitter / X design

01 — Meaning

What does the 🇪🇺 Flag: European Union emoji mean?

In plain english
Usually, it just means “the European Union.” People use it to quickly reference the bloc when talking about things happening in Europe. It’s a shorthand way to show you're talking about the EU. 🇪🇺 sits in flag emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way.
Where it comes from
The 🇪🇺 emoji is the flag of the European Union. People use it to talk about anything related to Europe, like travel, politics, or food. It’s often used when discussing the EU’s policies or celebrating European culture. It can also just represent a general feeling of connection to European values or a shared identity.
Also known as

People search for it under a lot of different names. All of these point at the same character.

flag emoji

02 — Platforms

Flag: European Union emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

The character is always U+1F1EA — but every vendor draws it their own way. This is what your flag: european union looks like to the person on the other side.

Flag: European Union emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Flag: European Union emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Flag: European Union emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / XX, Discord, Twemoji apps
Flag: European Union emoji on Facebook
FacebookFacebook, Messenger
Flag: European Union emoji on OpenMoji
OpenMojiOpen-source, design systems

See the whole set the way each system draws it — iPhone emojis, Android emojis, WhatsApp emojis and Discord emojis.

03 — Copy & codes

Flag: European Union emoji copy and paste

Everything here is the same character in different notation — including the shortcode chat apps know it by, :flag-eu:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Pick the notation your language wants. They all resolve to the flag: european union, code point U+1F1EA.

04 — How to type

How to type the 🇪🇺 Flag: European Union emoji

No picker to hand? The flag: european union can be typed straight from the keyboard — the codes for that are below, one per system.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “flag: european union”. No emoji key? Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
Android
On Gboard tap the smiley key, or long-press the Enter or comma key. On Samsung Keyboard the emoji button sits behind the gear icon.
Windows & Mac
Windows: press Win + . for the emoji panel. Mac: Control + Command + Space. Then type “flag: european union”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :flag-eu: and it converts to 🇪🇺 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🇪🇺, in CSS \1F1EA\1F1FA, in JavaScript \u{1F1EA}\u{1F1FA}.
No picker to hand? The online emoji keyboard works in any browser, and every character on the site is listed on emoji copy and paste.

05 — Download

Flag: European Union emoji PNG and SVG

Transparent PNG and SVG for thumbnails, decks and design files — one file per vendor, which makes 5. Artwork belongs to whoever drew it, so check the licence before commercial use.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Flag: European Union emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Flag: European Union emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Flag: European Union emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Flag: European Union emoji, Facebook style Facebook PNG · 64px Download Flag: European Union emoji, OpenMoji style OpenMoji SVG vector

06 — Combinations

Flag: European Union emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around flag: european union for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
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Want two emojis fused into one sticker instead of set side by side? Emoji Kitchen does that for every pair Google has drawn, and there are more ready-made pairs in emoji combinations and aesthetic emoji combos.

07 — In conversation

What 🇪🇺 means from a girl or a guy

The same character carries a different intent depending on the sender and the message before it.

From a girl
When a girl sends you the 🇪🇺 emoji, she's often expressing support for European causes or showing an interest in European countries. It could also be a playful way of referencing European culture or simply a way to show solidarity with European citizens.
From a guy
A guy sending you the 🇪🇺 emoji could be showing support for EU policies, discussing a European event, or just making a general reference to Europe. It’s frequently used in discussions about international relations or travel.
How to reply
You could reply with: “Totally agree 🇪🇺”, “Love that 🇪🇺❤️”, “Europe is amazing 🇪🇺✨”, “Sending EU vibes your way 🇪🇺😊”.
Used in a sentence

08 — Apps

What 🇪🇺 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

The character is the same everywhere, but the artwork and the reading of it change from app to app.

TikTok & Instagram
Usually, it just means “the European Union.” People use it to quickly reference the bloc when talking about things happening in Europe. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws 🇪🇺 with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only 🇪🇺 in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :flag-eu:. Discord renders Twemoji, so 🇪🇺 looks different there than on your phone.
Outlook & email
Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop — press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste 🇪🇺 from the copy button above.

10 — Difference

🇪🇺 vs 🇧🇲 — what is the difference?

Two emojis that get mixed up constantly. They are different characters with different names.

🇪🇺 Flag: European Union

Unicode name: Flag: European Union

Code: U+1F1EA U+1F1FA · added 2015

Shortcode: :flag-eu:

Usually, it just means “the European Union.”

🇧🇲 Flag: Bermuda

Unicode name: Flag: Bermuda

Code: U+1F1E7 U+1F1F2 · added 2015

Shortcode: :flag-bm:

Generally, it just means Bermuda.

Open 🇧🇲 Flag: Bermuda →

11 — History

Where the 🇪🇺 Flag: European Union emoji came from

When it was approved, which release it landed in, and how long phones have had it.

Twitter / XTwemoji
Flag: European Union emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 14
Twemoji 14
Flag: European Union emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 15
Twemoji 15
Flag: European Union emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16
Twemoji 16
Flag: European Union emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17
Twemoji 17

Same character every time — U+1F1EA U+1F1FA never changed. Only the drawing did, and only because each vendor redraws its own set. Someone on an older phone still sees the older picture.

2015
Added to the standard

Flag: European Union was approved as U+1F1EA U+1F1FA and shipped in Emoji 2.0 (2015). Phones usually get new artwork about a year after approval, in a system update.

Today
Drawn 5 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so 🇪🇺 is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook, OpenMoji. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

12 — FAQ

Flag: European Union emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🇪🇺 Flag: European Union emoji mean?
Usually, it just means “the European Union.” People use it to quickly reference the bloc when talking about things happening in Europe. It’s a shorthand way to show you're talking about the EU.
What does 🇪🇺 mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you the 🇪🇺 emoji, she's often expressing support for European causes or showing an interest in European countries. It could also be a playful way of referencing European culture or simply a way to show solidarity with European citizens.
What does 🇪🇺 mean from a guy?
A guy sending you the 🇪🇺 emoji could be showing support for EU policies, discussing a European event, or just making a general reference to Europe. It’s frequently used in discussions about international relations or travel.
How do you reply to the 🇪🇺 emoji?
You could reply with: “Totally agree 🇪🇺”, “Love that 🇪🇺❤️”, “Europe is amazing 🇪🇺✨”, “Sending EU vibes your way 🇪🇺😊”.
What else is the 🇪🇺 emoji called?
Flag: European Union is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “flag emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1F1EA U+1F1FA.
What is the Unicode code for 🇪🇺?
The Flag: European Union emoji is U+1F1EA U+1F1FA, added in Emoji 2.0 (2015). In HTML you can write it as 🇪🇺, and in CSS as \1F1EA\1F1FA.
How do I copy and paste the 🇪🇺 emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — 🇪🇺 goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :flag-eu: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🇪🇺 look the same on every phone?
No. Flag: European Union is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+1F1EA. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.