The image of the Spanish presidency is the result of an international competition for ideas, which was held simultaneously by the three countries that will successively hold the presidency from 1 January 2010 to 30 June 2011, the team presidency: Spain, Belgium and Hungary.

The competition, which was open to students in the last two years of graphic design studies, was to create a unique logo for the 18 months, which is made up of a common element, 'eu', and three individual elements, the colours of each country's flag, which will give an individual identity to the six months in which each country will hold the presidency.

The solid curves and distinctive strokes evoke a flag flying in the wind, which represents the European Union. The two letters are linked to express the supportive bond that exists between member states and the use of italics emphasises their dynamic nature. Using the colours of the national flags strongly associates the country that holds the presidency with the European Union.

This is the first time that a three-presidency team has decided to have a single common logo for the year and a half of their mandate.