Nationwide action draws attention to the European idea - the HEAG Mobilo bus drives through the city in European design
Since May 1, 2025, a regular bus has also been traveling in striking European design in Darmstadt. The campaign is part of a nationwide initiative of the State of Hesse, which draws attention to the importance of Europe as part of the European Christmas. The HEAG Mobilo bus turns alternately on various lines in the urban area.
"Our Europe Direct in the Darmstadt Regional Council and I also personally like to support this action, as it makes the European idea visible to everyone," emphasizes President of the District Dr. Jan Hilligardt.
Support for the initiative also comes from the district: Lutz Köhler, the first district deputy, says: "Our region is in the heart of Europe. The European Christmas is helping people to understand themselves better and that a strong common Europe is possible."
Darmstadt City Councilor Paul Georg Wandrey particularly emphasizes the importance of the EU for everyday life: "The European Union enables limitless mobility and is a guarantee for personal exchange and cultural understanding. I am very pleased that a European city is also driving in Darmstadt!"
Arne Rath, Managing Director of HEAG Mobilo, adds: "40 years of Schengen Agreement remind us of how much we have achieved through European cooperation. As a mobility service provider with employees from many nations, we are happy to carry this conviction visible through the city."
Selfie campaign with competition
The campaign is accompanied by a nationwide social media competition: If you make a selfie with one of the European buses and post it on Instagram, you can win a Hesse package. The prerequisite is the marking of the account @hesseninberlinundeuropa . A total of 25 packages are raffled off. Further information is available on the website of the State of Hesse .
Background: 40 years of Schengen & 75 years of Schuman declaration
The 2025 of Europe are marked by two historical anniversaries: 40 years of Schengen Agreement and 75 years of Schuman declaration. The latter was published on May 9, 1950 and is considered the cornerstone of today's European Union.
Further information on the Europe Direct Center Darmstadt can be found at: rp-darmstadt.hessen.de/europe-direct
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