Source: European Union 2 Published on: 2026-04-17
Discover the heart of European democracy!
On 9 May, the European Union celebrates its achievements of unity and long-term peace, commemorating the Schuman Declaration in 1950.
The European Parliament invites you to join engaging events all around Europe and celebrate European democracy.
Join us in Brussels and Luxembourg (Saturday 9 May) and in Strasbourg (Sunday 17 May) or in the Member States.
• Strasbourg Sunday, 17 May 10:00 – 18:00 (UTC +2) Explore how EU legislation affects your life and find out how you can influence common future decisions. Meet the European political groups, visit the Hemicycle, discover our info stands, and take part in activities (last entrance 17:30). Programme for Strasbourg Programme for Strasbourg
• 10:00 – 18:00 (UTC +2)
Explore how EU legislation affects your life and find out how you can influence common future decisions. Meet the European political groups, visit the Hemicycle, discover our info stands, and take part in activities (last entrance 17:30).
• Brussels Saturday, 9 May 10:00 – 18:00 (UTC +2) Explore how EU legislation affects your life and find out how you can influence common future decisions. Meet the European political groups, visit the Hemicycle, discover our info stands, and take part in activities (last entrance 17:30). Programme for Brussels Programme for Brussels
• 10:00 – 18:00 (UTC +2)
Explore how EU legislation affects your life and find out how you can influence common future decisions. Meet the European political groups, visit the Hemicycle, discover our info stands, and take part in activities (last entrance 17:30).
• Luxembourg Saturday, 9 May 10:00 – 18:00 (UTC +2) Explore how EU legislation affects your life and find out how you can influence common future decisions. Take a look inside the European Parliament in Luxembourg! Come celebrate Europe with us and enjoy a wide range of activities, including quizzes, presentations, discussions with Luxembourgish Members of the European Parliament, and special fun activities for kids (last entrance 17:30). Programme for Luxembourg Programme for Luxembourg
• 10:00 – 18:00 (UTC +2)
Explore how EU legislation affects your life and find out how you can influence common future decisions. Take a look inside the European Parliament in Luxembourg! Come celebrate Europe with us and enjoy a wide range of activities, including quizzes, presentations, discussions with Luxembourgish Members of the European Parliament, and special fun activities for kids (last entrance 17:30).
• Other locations Join a Europe Day event near you and learn about the European Parliament's work.
Join a Europe Day event near you and learn about the European Parliament's work.
• Celebrating Europe Day across the European institutions Discover how the 9 May is marked across the European Union institutions, learn more about what's happening and get involved with the wide range of activities on offer.
Discover how the 9 May is marked across the European Union institutions, learn more about what's happening and get involved with the wide range of activities on offer.