Europe Day 

Annually on 9th May, the European Union celebrates Europe day. The EU opens its doors to the public across its member states. It is Europe's moment – and your chance to go behind the scenes, find out how the Commission works, and see inside one of the most iconic buildings of the European institutions: the Berlaymont. 

For this year's Europe day, find all practical information about your visit in Brussels on the Commission's website.

Europe Day traces its origins back to 9th May 1950. On that day, French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman delivered a speech proposing a new form of cooperation in Europe.  

Known as the Schuman Declaration, it paved the way for a new era of peace, integration and cooperation across the continent – and is now widely regarded as the birthdate of the European Union.