What better way to explain the history of the European Union than by travelling back in time to when it was created? This series of seven videos against a backdrop tailored to each era traces the milestones and events in the history of the European Union from its creation in the 1950s to today.

Subtitles in 24 languages are available in the bottom right of each video. Happy travelling!

Come & travel back to the 50s – a time of new peace, economic alliances & budding cross-border cooperation in Europe.

Step with the EU to the beat of the Swinging Sixties – a period of economic growth and blossoming partnerships, but also student protests.

Discover the EU as it was in the 1970’s – 100% ready to take the path towards a greater pan-European Community - or Union - as the founding Six welcomed new member states.

Decade of the technological turning point, the 80’s also see major ecological and human disasters leading to a global solidarity movement. The #EU keeps fighting against inequalities among the common market's regions, welcomes Greece, Spain and Portugal and establishes the EU flag.

Shining a light on the exciting and challenging 1990s - a decade marked by further EU integration, the collapse of the Soviet Union and the introduction of the euro currency.

Ready to revisit the 2000s? From the Kyoto Protocol to the financial crisis, it was a decade full of challenges and achievements.

Together, let’s look back at our very recent past: the 2010s. From a refugee crisis to the GDPR and financial recovery – there are lots to discuss!