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A short guide to the EU

What is the European Union? How does it work? What is it doing to tackle the big issues we face today? What does it do for us and how does it improve our daily lives? etc.

 
Spot and fight disinformation online

In recent years, major events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have demonstrated that, in the age of the internet and social media, fake news spreads very quickly.

 
EU solidarity with Ukraine

In response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the EU has reacted by adopting a series of restrictive sanctions. Driven by its fundamental values such as peace, democracy and freedom, in addition the EU provides support to those seeking shelter and help to those looking for a safe way home.

 
The EU pioneers

Who are the visionaries who inspired the creation and construction of Europe? What role did they play?

 
Welcome to Taxlandia!

Taxlandia is an educational simulation game which explains and promotes tax education. Adapted to three age groups (9-12, 13-15 and 18-25) and available in 21 EU languages, this game transports you to the heart of Taxlandia, a small European state where an unofficial ‘tax rebellion’ has started.

 
Let’s Explore Europe !

Full of interesting facts and colourful illustrations, the revamped version of Let’s Explore Europe!, available in all 24 EU official languages, gives a lively overview of what the EU is, how it came to be, how it affects our daily lives and how it works.

 
The Time Machine

Climb aboard a spaceship and test your knowledge of European Union history by answering a series of questions as quickly as possible by crashing into the right answers. But watch out for the meteorites!

 
Experience Europe

A new permanent exhibition opens in Brussels: Experience Europe offers visitors the opportunity to discover, among other things, what the European Commission is and does, its way of working and priorities, all in an interactive, fun and accessible environment.

 
The EU in Space

Space technology has made great progress over the last few decades and is now part of our daily lives, without us even noticing. Copernicus, Galileo, Egnos … do any of these ring a bell?

 
The paper hen: a true evergreen classic!

Aimed at the little ones, this mini quiz on a sheet of paper offers an initial insight into the things both large and small that represent the European Union: the names of the Member States, their capital cities, the meaning of the European flag, etc.

 
France takes over the EU presidency

Each Member State of the European Union holds the Presidency of the Council in turn for a period of 6 months. France's motto for its Presidency is ‘Relance, puissance, appartenance’ or ‘Recovery, Strength and a Sense of Belonging’.

 
2022- European Year of Youth

European young people are a fundamental pillar of our post-pandemic future. Over 2022, which is dedicated to them, young Europeans will have many opportunities to learn, share, meet other people and take part in activities throughout Europe.

 
The Book of Dreams

The Book of Dreams gives voice to a generation of Syrian children and youth whose dreams have been interrupted, at best, by a decade of conflict.