Formative 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

Formative
 Tents and protestors in orange jackets covered in snow, flags surround them
Oleh Petriv, Wikimedia Commons
Orange Revolution (2004-2005)
Formative
 Black and white image of protestors with banners
Josef Šrámek, Wikimedia Commons
Velvet Revolution (1989)
Formative
 Lord and Lady Mountbatten visiting riot affected areas in Lahore in July 1947
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, India
Decolonisation
Formative
 Flag of Turkey in the shape of Turkey, red lackground with white crescent moon and star
Darwinek, Wikimedia Commons
EU-Turkey Ankara Agreement (1963)
Formative
 Football field in stadium with large crowds
Wikimedia Commons
Euro 96 (1996)
Formative
 Purple and white Volt logo
Volt Europa (formerly Vox Europa), Wikimedia Commons
Foundation of Volt Europa (2017)
Formative
 Large cobra helicopter on sandy ground
Wikimedia Commons
Iraq War (2003)
Formative
 Group of people holding large signs marching in a street
Sautdutarn - Wikimedia Commons
May 68 (1968)
Formative
 Image of tents in front of large white building
Metokara, Wikimedia Commons
North Macedonia's Political Crisis (2015)

Full list of project interviewees