<p>Between 23 and 26 May, European citizens will be called upon to cast their votes for their representatives in the European Parliament.<br />
The elections this year coincide with the 40th anniversary of the first elections to the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage, which were held in June 1979 in the nine countries that were then members of the European Community. The Historical Archives of the European Parliament, guardians of the Parliament’s memory, are celebrating this 40th anniversary by sharing online some of its collection of the institutional electoral posters that were produced between 1979 and 2014 to inform European citizens about the importance of voting.</p>

European elections - Archives of the European Parliament

Distancing poster pictured inside a market of Berlin during the second lockdown period imposed by the authorities to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus.

Sanitary awareness posters pictured in the streets of Berlin during the second lockdown period imposed by the authorities to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus.

Distancing poster displayed in a shop of Berlin during the second lockdown period imposed by the authorities to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus.

Take away only poster pictured outside a restaurant in Berlin during the second lockdown period imposed by the authorities to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus.

Distancing posters pictured on the empty streets of Berlin during the second lockdown period imposed by the authorities to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus.

Polish LGBTI activists - Sakharov Prize 2020 candidate

Posters are displayed at Dom EQ - Krakow Centre of Equality reading To love everyone, not to save anyone (on the left) and People are more important than truck tarpaulins, beliefs, recipes and monuments.

6th conference on municipal services an communal infrastructure

European elections 2019 - Campaign poster - Dudelange

European Elections 2019 - Polling station in Ghent

European Elections 2019 - Election day: people voting in Germany

This time I'm voting - Sharing booth in the Brussels-Luxembourg railway station - EE2019

Election Day 2019. Election campaign posters in EU Member States

European elections 2019 - Election campaign posters in KHEL, Germany

European elections 2019 -  election campaign. Posters of French candidates

French election campaign in Alsace - Posters of French candidates for the European Elections 2019

High-level Conference : The Future of International Election Observation - Poster

European Elections campaign ' This time i'm voting ' - Installation of posters on the passerelle over the Simone Veil agora in Brussels

Antonio TAJANI - EP President meets with Election Campaign Influencers and Facebook competition winners

Elections Day 2019 - Ambiance and technical set around EP Building

Europe Direct Information centres. Annual general meeting. Meet, Ask, Discuss and join the European Elections Campaign!- Interinstitutional cooperation on the elections – panel discussions

Europe Direct Information centres. Annual general meeting. Meet, Ask, Discuss and join the European Elections Campaign!

DG COMM brochure on the upcoming European Elections - One Year to Go - #EUElections2019

Elections Day 2019 Election night in the EP

Laureats of a poster competition for the future of Europe

This news item shows extracts from the backstage and preparation of the Election night in the European Parliament in Brussels. It highlights the stage setup, designated areas for journalists, posters, and live media programs. Citizens from 27 EU member states are participating in the European elections from June 6 to 9, selecting their representatives for the European Parliament. In June 2024, a total of 720 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are elected, which is 15 more than in the previous elections.

European Elections 2024 - Backstage and preparation of the Election night in the European Parliament in Brussels

Formal opening of the temporary exhibition “When Walls Talk”, at the House of European History by Roberta METSOLA, EP President. From the propaganda of the World Wars and the Cold War to the explosion of cultural exchange, tourism and the emergence of multi-voiced social movements after the Second World War, complex layers of European division and unity are revealed through a selection of posters from the collection of the House of European History.

Formal opening of the temporary exhibition “When Walls Talk”, at the House of European History - opening address by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Illustrative footage shots in Brussels, Belgium 1 April, 2020. Footage shows people wearing face masks in supermarket queues respecting security distance; a closed pharmacy with a poster saying it is out of masks and disinfectant; non-essential shops such as a closed furniture store and a closed DIY shop; shots of a public information campaign on Covid-19.

Infoclip: Covid-19 - Supermarket queues with security distance

Visit of the exhibition : Elections 1979-2019 at the European Parliament Different examples with panels campaigns from 1979 to 2019

Infoclip: Exhibition Elections 1979-2019 (European Parliament)

Visit of the exhibition : Elections 1979-2019 at the BNU ((National Library University) Different examples with panels campaigns from 1979 to 2019

Infoclip: Exhibition Elections 1979-2019 (National Library University)

The European elections this year coincide with the 40th anniversary of the first elections to the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage, held in June 1979. The Historical Archives of the European Parliament, guardians of the Parliament's memory, are celebrating this anniversary with an exhibition of electoral posters that were produced during the institutional electoral campaigns between 1979 and 2014 to highlight the importance of voting.

40 years of European elections - exhibition of posters

Shots of Moscow Kremlin and the activists with posters "Save Oleg Sentsov" standing next to the administration of the president of the Russian Federation for the work with the requests from the citizens and the organisations. © The Associated Press. The material is offered for the purpose of providing information and/or education on the European Union until 09/10/2023. The assignment to a third part is not allowed.

Infoclip: Sakharov Prize laureate 2018 - Oleg SENTSOV (2)

This Infoclip illustrates the European Voluntary Service of Aurore, a young french girl in Arnhem, working for "Loesje", an international free speech organisation. Its charter is to spread creativity, positive criticism, ideas, philosophical ponderings and thoughts on current events by way of short slogans on posters.

Infoclip: European Voluntary Service (Arnhem - Netherlands)

On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome,&nbsp;people participate to March for Europe 2017 in Brussels, Belgium. Ambiance shots&nbsp; of the demonstration at the Place du Luxembourg, near the European Parliament. People holding european flags and posters "We are EU". Some people also express themselves in various languages in favour of the European Union.

March for Europe 2017 in Brussels: ambiance shots of the demonstration

Whether it's cooking or hanging posters in the Netherlands, social gardening in France or fighting for human rights in Belgium, EVS sends volunteers on any number of paths. Fresh experiences, new friendships and lifelong skills await anyone who wants to get involved. Check it out for yourself!

European Voluntary Service: Embracing culture, bringing change

Or does the country's recovery mask deeper social and economic problems shared across the EU?

Ireland, Europe's economic poster boy?

Hannes SWOBODA (S&D, AT), Leader of the S&D group, voting in Vienna, Austria. Statement by Hannes SWOBODA (S&D, AT). Atmosphere in Vienna, views of the election posters. Vox pops.

Election day - vote by Hannes SWOBODA (S&D, AT), S&D Group Leader

Atmosphere in the polling station. Martin SCHULZ (S&D, DE), EC President candidate for the European socialist party, voting in Aachen, Germany. Cutaways on the election posters. Statement by Martin SCHULZ with his wife standing behind him.

Election day - vote by Martin SCHULZ (S&D, DE), EC President candidate for the European socialist party

Exterior shots in Stockholm, Sweden.Cutaways of people and a fountain in a park. Elections posters and banners, campaign workers handing out flyers, candidate being interviewed by Swedish media on podium. Statements by Swedish citizens.

Last days of Electoral campaign in Stockholm, Sweden: electoral posters, vox pop and ambiance of the city

Exterior shots in Budapest, Hungary. Hungarian Parliament building, traffic in the city, people in the street, electoral posters, general view of Hősök tere. Statements by Hungarian citizens.

Last days of Electoral campaign in Budapest, Hungary: electoral posters, vox pop and ambiance of the city

Exterior shots in Bucharest, Romania. Palace of Romanian Parliament, traffic in the city and campaign banners, people in the street. Statements by Romanian citizens.

Last days of Electoral campaign in Bucharest, Romania: electoral posters, vox pop and ambiance of the city

Exterior shots in Rome, Italy: Campaign posters, Piazza Venezia, cutaways and statements from Italian citizens.

Last days of Electoral campaign in Rome, Italia: electoral posters, vox pop and ambiance of the city

Exterior shots of Madrid, Spain. Cibeles Plaza, Cibeles Fountain, campaign posters, traffic in the city. Statements by Spanish citizens.

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Distancing poster pictured inside a market of Berlin during the second lockdown period imposed by the authorities to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus.

Sanitary awareness posters pictured in the streets of Berlin during the second lockdown period imposed by the authorities to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus.

Distancing poster displayed in a shop of Berlin during the second lockdown period imposed by the authorities to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus.

Take away only poster pictured outside a restaurant in Berlin during the second lockdown period imposed by the authorities to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus.

Take away only poster pictured outside a restaurant in Berlin during the second lockdown period imposed by the authorities to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus.

Distancing posters pictured on the empty streets of Berlin during the second lockdown period imposed by the authorities to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus.

Posters are displayed at Dom EQ - Krakow Centre of Equality reading To love everyone, not to save anyone (on the left) and People are more important than truck tarpaulins, beliefs, recipes and monuments.

6th conference on municipal services an communal infrastructure

European elections 2019 - Campaign poster - Dudelange

European elections 2019 - Campaign poster - Dudelange

European elections 2019 - Campaign poster - Dudelange

European elections 2019 - Campaign poster - Dudelange

European elections 2019 - Campaign poster - Dudelange

European elections 2019 - Campaign poster - Dudelange

European elections 2019 - Campaign poster - Dudelange

European elections 2019 - Campaign poster - Dudelange

European elections 2019 - Campaign poster - Dudelange

European elections 2019 - Campaign poster - Dudelange