EU adopted it's flag from and existing institution of which virtually all European nations as part of. It seems like a case of appropriation until you realize

EU adopted it's flag from and existing institution of which virtually all European nations as part of. It seems like a case of appropriation until you realize that most European supranational organizations share similar origins, goals and members. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Europe https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Europe