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
Formative
Black and white image of protestors with banners
Josef Šrámek, Wikimedia Commons
Formative
Lord and Lady Mountbatten visiting riot affected areas in Lahore in July 1947
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, India
Formative
Football field in stadium with large crowds
Wikimedia Commons
Formative
Purple and white Volt logo
Volt Europa (formerly Vox Europa), Wikimedia Commons
Formative
Large cobra helicopter on sandy ground
Wikimedia Commons
Formative
Group of people holding large signs marching in a street
Sautdutarn - Wikimedia Commons