The European Union is set to celebrate its 60th anniversary this year. The event will take place in Paris, France, on September 28.

The European Commission will hold a press conference to celebrate the anniversary on September 27. The conference will be open to the public, but only accredited members of the European Commission are allowed to attend. For more information on the European Union, visit: http://www.european-union.org/en/news/press-releases/2012/60th-anniversary-of-the-European-Union.