Home / Music / What melody became the European Union's anthem in 1985?Music linernotes album music herbert-von-karajan-/-berlin-philharmonicWhat melody became the European Union's anthem in 1985?Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ melody, from the final movement of his Ninth Symphony, became the EU anthem in 1985. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious What record did Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle set?Next What made the Above the Rim soundtrack so successful?