In the European Union, democracy may seem obvious to us today. But this has not always been the case. Not so long ago, millions of Europeans lived through times when they could not vote or even speak up freely. When their very lives could be in danger simply for being different, for holding different beliefs or for wanting a different life. Democracy is a precious gift passed on to us from previous generations. They aspired towards it and fought for it. Now it is up to us to maintain it, to make it stronger and pass it on to the generations to come. The most effective way to do so is by voting - because the more people vote, the stronger democracy becomes. On June 6-9 2024: Use your vote or others will decide for you.

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In the European Union, democracy may seem obvious to us today. But this has not always been the case. Not so long ago, millions of Europeans lived through times when they could not vote or even speak up freely. When their very lives could be in danger simply for being different, for holding different beliefs or for wanting a different life. Democracy is a precious gift passed on to us from previous generations. They aspired towards it and fought for it. Now it is up to us to maintain it, to make it stronger and pass it on to the generations to come. The most effective way to do so is by voting - because the more people vote, the stronger democracy becomes. On June 6-9 2024: Use your vote or others will decide for you. © ANDCO A/S, 2024. All rights reserved. Licensed to the European Parliament under conditions. Use or reproduction is prohibited without prior explicit permission from the respective right holders.

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Radio spot - Valencian

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Gamen is niet aan leeftijd gebonden en sommige mensen zien games zelfs als een vorm van kunst. Game je zelf graag of zijn je kinderen er dol op? Lees dan hieronder wat de EU allemaal voor jullie doet.

Dit doet Europa voor gamers

Ben jij leerkracht? Dan gebruik je in je lessen misschien wel educatieve computerspelletjes. Wist je dat videogames leerlingen kunnen motiveren om nieuwe dingen te leren? De EU steunt computerspelletjes in het onderwijs op de volgende manieren.

Dit doet Europa voor leerkrachten die lesgeven met behulp van videogames

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The video game ecosystem has become a leading cultural and creative industry all over the world. It has an estimated European market size of EUR 23.3 billion in 2021, and it encompasses more than 4 900 game studios and 200 game publishers, with great potential for growth, innovation, creativity and triggering positive change for the whole sector.

Video games have proven to be a powerful cross-sectoral medium, successfully inspiring and drawing on many other creative and cultural industries, such as films and books. According to the Interactive Software Federation of Europe, half of all Europeans consider themselves to be video game players, of whom almost half are women, and the average age of a video game player in Europe is 31.3 years. Over 70 % of young people aged 6-24 in the EU play video games, although the majority of players are over 18.

On January 2023,&nbsp;Parliament called for gamers to be better protected from addiction and other manipulative practices, while emphasising the potential of this innovative sector.

Esports and video games

Animated videos - "How It Works"

Joint Procurement on access to a multilingual video-conferencing system and remote simultaneous interpretation services

Video call between Roberta METSOLA, EP President and astronaut Samantha CRISTOFORETTI , next Commander of the International Space Station

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Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs VIDEO EN ERREUR (SON)

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EP Plenary session - Consumer protection in online video games: a European Single Market approach

EP Plenary session - E-sport and videogames

Video Games Stockshots

Video call between Roberta METSOLA, EP President and astronaut Samantha CRISTOFORETTI, next Commander of the International Space Station

Roberta METSOLA, EP President recording a video message

Roberta METSOLA, EP President in video meeting with Nancy PELOSI, Speaker of the US House of Representatives

David SASSOLI, EP President in video meeting with EU Ambassadors

David SASSOLI, EP President in video meeting with Nancy PELOSI, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives

David SASSOLI, EP President in video meeting with the Italian students of the University of Bruges

David SASSOLI, EP President in video meeting with Rumen RADEV, President of the Bulgarian Republic

David SASSOLI, EP President in video meeting with Nancy PELOSI, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and with Anthony ROTA, Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada

David SASSOLI, EP President in video meeting with Marco GRANELLI, President of the Confartigianato Imprese

Meeting with the Slovenian Presidency - Video meeting between the EP Conference of Presidents and the Slovenian Presidency and with the representatives of the Slovenian Parliament

On the occasion of the sixth edition of the European Parliament's Gender Equality Week 2025, ECON's contribution featured high level female representatives in European finance, on Wednesday 5 November 2025. Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) addressed ECON Members via a video message on 'The EIB Group's strategy for gender equality and women's economic empowerment'.

Video message by Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank on 'The EIB Group's strategy for gender equality and women's economic empowerment'

&lt;p>De voorzitter van het Europees Parlement, Roberta Metsola, deelt een boodschap met alle docenten en leerlingen die deelnemen aan het EPAS-programma. Dit initiatief verbindt de Europese Unie en haar burgers via Ambassador scholen en bevordert tegelijkertijd de parlementaire democratie en de betrokkenheid van jongeren. Sinds de opname van deze video is het aantal deelnemende scholen al gestegen tot boven de 2200 (cijfers per juni 2025).&lt;br /> &lt;/p>

President Metsola's message to European Parliament Ambassador Schools

In 2025, Europe celebrates the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Schengen Agreement. Over the past four decades, Schengen has provided more freedom, reinforced security and unlocked economic opportunities. Schengen is more than a geographical zone: it is a cornerstone of European identity and a strategic asset for Europe.

Video message from Roberta Metsola, President of the EP, on the 40th Anniversary of Schengen

The EU long-term budget drives investment in Europe’s future, improving citizens’ lives. It funds common projects and delivers on priorities from economic competitiveness to agriculture.
Learn more: https://eubudget.europarl.europa.eu/

EU long term budget – explainer video (16:9)

EU long term budget – explainer video (9:16)

The opening of the ceremony to commemorate the end of World War II in Europe takes place in the hemicycle in Strasbourg. Four war veterans, from Belgium, France and Poland participate to the ceremony. Roberta METSOLA, EP President, opens the commemoration. In her address to members and veterans, EP President reminds that the European Union was born after the Second World War. Roberta METSOLA pays tribute to the men and women who made peace accross the continent possible and to those, fighting in Ukraine, fighting for their sovereignty and democracy.

Commemoration of the 80 anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe: opening of the ceremony and commemorative video-clip

This video from the LUX Audience Award 2025 begins with the announcement of the 5 finalists by the moderators, and is followed by trailers of the movies and addresses by the 5 finalists. Screnning of the Lux Award retrospective video 2025, announcement of the winner by Nela RIEHL (Greens/EFA, DE), Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education (CULT), and photo with the winner.

LUX Audience Award 2025 ceremony: retrospective video 2025, announcement of the winner by Nela RIEHL (Greens/EFA, DE), Chair of the CULT Committee, and photo of the winninf film's team "Flow"

Sabine VERHEYEN, (EPP, DE), EP Vice-President appears during the ceremony in a video message on the LUX Audience Award 2025, followed by an opening statement by Nela RIEHL, (Greens/EFA, PT), Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education (CULT).

LUX Audience Award 2025 ceremony: video message by Sabine VERHEYEN, (EPP, DE), EP Vice-President, and opening statement by Nela RIEHL, (Greens/EFA, PT), Chair of the CULT Committee

Wanneer een bericht op sociale media overspoeld wordt met agressieve reacties, is er mogelijk sprake van een campagne om het zwijgen op te leggen.

Het tot zwijgen brengen van kritische stemmen is een veelvoorkomende manier om ons te manipuleren. De personen die erachter zitten hopen dat hun doelwitten bang worden om zich uit te spreken en dat standpunten die hen niet liggen uit het publieke debat verdwijnen.

Bekijk onze video om te zien hoe dit in zijn werk gaat en wat je eraan kunt doen.

Hoe desinfomatie werkt | Aflevering 6: Kritische stemmen het zwijgen opleggen

The European Parliament commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day to honor the victims and reflect on the lessons of the past. Established in 1995, this annual event coincides with the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau on 27 January 1945. This year, the Parliament highlights the story of Hungarian-born cellist Pál Hermann, who was murdered in the Holocaust. His Gagliano cello, saved from the Nazis and rediscovered decades later, symbolizes resilience and the enduring power of art. The ceremony includes a speech by Hermann’s daughter, Corrie Hermann, and a performance of his music by cellist Sam Lucas. Through remembrance and education, the European Parliament reaffirms its commitment to fighting anti-Semitism, promoting tolerance, and ensuring such atrocities are never repeated.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Screening of the video clip: "The cello of Pàl Hermann"

Informatie vinden die lijkt te bevestigen wat we al geloven kan misschien geruststellend overkomen. Het kan echter ook een blinde vlek van ons zijn. 
  
Verspreiders van desinformatie kunnen inhoud die aansluit bij onze overtuigingen en waarden gebruiken om ons te manipuleren. 
  
Deze video helpt je deze veelgebruikte manipulatietechniek te herkennen en jezelf ertegen te beschermen.

Hoe desinfomatie werkt | Aflevering 4: Bestaande overtuigingen bevestigen - 9:16

Hoe desinfomatie werkt | Aflevering 4: Bestaande overtuigingen bevestigen

To mark 1000 days of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Parliament holds an extroardinary plenary session in Brussels. The video clip showcases images of Ukraine and looks back at the EP's full support.

1000 days of Russia´s invasion of Ukraine - Extraordinary Plenary Sitting : Video-Clip: 1000 Days of War in Ukraine

Discover Europe in the heart of the European quarter in Luxembourg by visiting our visitors' center, Europa Experience

Europa Experience Luxembourg: promotional video (EN version)

Europa Experience Luxembourg: promotional video (FR version)

Europa Experience Luxembourg: promotional video (DE version)

Soms willen de mensen achter desinformatie enkel verwarring en twijfel zaaien.

Ze overspoelen de sociale media dan met allerlei tegenstrijdige versies van dezelfde gebeurtenis, niet om ons ergens van te overtuigen maar om een algemeen gevoel van wantrouwen en desinteresse te creëren.

Bekijk deze video van de experts van het Europees Parlement en leer de dreiging te herkennen en tegen te gaan.

Meer informatie over het Europees Parlement en de Europese verkiezingen vind je hier: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/portal/nl

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