Best European moments

Throughout history, remarkable events and experiences have transformed the lives of Europeans, influenced their views of Europe,
and inspired them to fight for a cause. Europe’s Stories asked you to identify your formative, best and worst #EuropeanMoments.

The moments at the top are those most frequently mentioned by our interviewees

Image of parliamentary representation in colored dots of each party - Democratic red is most prominent.

Wikimedia Commons

Democratic Victory for Italy in European Parliament Election (2014)

Image of courtroom with blue carpet

Adrian Grycuk, Wikimedia Commons

European Court of Human Rights (1959)

Image of map of Europe and North Africa with EU highlighted blue and Eastern and Southern countries highlighted in varying colors.

Ben 9192, Wikimedia Commons

European Neighbourhood Policy (2004)

Stage with bright lights at Baku 2012 Eurovision

Vugarİbadov, Wikimedia Commons

Eurovision Song Contest (1956)

Black and white photo of Polish city Wielun after 1939 bombing

Wikimedia Commons

Germany asks Poland for forgiveness on WWII anniversary (2019)

Foreign ministers announcing nuclear agreement in front of blue curtain and international flags

Wikimedia Commons

Iran Nuclear Deal (2015)

Angela Merkel walking with another woman in front of sign that says "Supporting Syria and the Region - London 2016"

DFID - UK Department for International Development

Merkel welcomes refugees (2015)

Image of Mario Monti in front of a red background

Zinneke, Wikimedia Commons

Monti vs. Microsoft (2004)

Matteo Salvini at a podium between Silvio Berlusconi and interpreter

Presidenza della Repubblica, Wikimedia Commons

Matteo Salvini barred from power (2019)