Most popular 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

Best
 fragment of the Union Jack flag in front of a blurry big ben
Prabhu Jay, Wikimedia Commons
Brexit Deal Reached (2020)
Best
 Sepia-tone photo of men playing football together.
Unknown Author, Wikimedia Commons
Christmas Truce (1914)
Best
 Image of the Eurostar train and tunnel section in railway museum
Ben Salter, Wikimedia Commons
Construction of the Channel Tunnel (1994)
Formative
 Lord and Lady Mountbatten visiting riot affected areas in Lahore in July 1947
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, India
Decolonisation
Best
 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)
Worst
 Picture of Donald Trump at a rally in North Carolina
Jackson A. Lanier, Wikimedia Commons
Election of President Donald Trump (2016)
Worst
 Red flag with yellow stars - Flag of China
Wikimedia Commons
EU-China Trade Deal (2021)
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)

Full list of project interviewees