In the end, the flag of Europe was chosen to have 12 five-pointed golden stars in a circle over a blue background, probably inspired by the Pan-European flag and other designs such as Salvador de Madariaga's and Arsène Heitz's proposals.
IN ThE eNd, tHe FLAg of eurOpe was cHoSeN to have 12 Five-pointEd GoldEn StARS in a ciRcLE OVer a bLue backGrounD, pROBabLy inSpired BY THe pan-EurOpean flag aND othEr desIgNS such as salvadOr De madariaga's aND arSènE heitz's propOSAls.